MUSCAT : This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and quality of purchasing services for the Secretariat’s clients, saving time and effort while accelerating the fulfilment of government agencies’ needs for these essential supplies.

The framework contracts encompass a comprehensive list of 228 options and specifications, aligning with the government’s commitment to local content policies. This focus aims to localize industries, develop and support entrepreneurs, and encourage small and medium enterprises and start-ups, thereby contributing to the sustainability and growth of local businesses.

This signing follows the successful implementation of an electronic order management system for purchasing government vehicles, which streamlined procurement processes and standardized product pricing.

Eng. Najat bint Ali Al Siyabi, Director of the Government Procurement Department at the General Secretariat of the Tender Board, emphasized that these framework contracts align with their strategy for unified government procurement. She noted that the unified procurement process will incorporate electronic automation from the initial request through to the issuance of purchase orders, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance.

Moaz bin Ahmed Al Hanaei, CEO of Ansar Technology—one of the local companies that signed the contracts—highlighted the significance of this initiative, stating that it coincides with Ansar’s expansion into regional and international markets, reinforcing its competitive edge both domestically and abroad. The framework contract, he added, bolsters the company’s position in competing with neighbouring countries.

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