Frequently Asked Questions

The Bureau is responsible for ensuring that all government contracts are awarded through open, competitive bidding processes in accordance with the Jigawa State Procurement Law 2019. We review and certify all capital projects, monitor implementation, and publish quarterly reports on contract awards.

All capital contracts regardless of value require Bureau review and certification before award. However, the procurement method differs: contracts above ₦200 million must use Open Competitive Tendering, while contracts below this threshold may use Selective or Nominated procedures with prior Bureau approval.

Contractor registration is done through the Bureau's Contractor E-Registration Portal. You will need: Certificate of Incorporation, Tax Clearance Certificate (3 years), VAT Registration Certificate, Audited Accounts (3 years), and evidence of relevant technical experience. Registration is renewed annually.

A debarred company may apply for re-registration after the debarment period has lapsed. The application must be accompanied by evidence that the grounds for debarment have been fully remedied and must be approved by the Director General.

All tender notices are published on this website under the Tenders section, in at least two national newspapers, and on the Bureau's notice board at the New Secretariat Complex, Dutse. Open Competitive tenders must be advertised for a minimum of 28 days.

No. Late bids are rejected without exception. Bids must be received at the specified location before the closing date and time stated in the tender notice. Bidders are advised to submit well in advance to avoid last-minute issues.

The evaluation timeline varies by contract complexity. Typically, technical evaluation takes 2–4 weeks, followed by Bureau review of the evaluation report (5 working days), financial evaluation (1 week), and award approval (1–2 weeks). The full process from bid closing to award is usually 4–8 weeks.

All contract awards are published on this website under the Contracts section in OCDS format. You can search by contractor name, sector, MDA, or reference number. Quarterly contract award reports are also available for download in the Resources section.

You can file a complaint through our Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) portal on this website. Complete the online complaint form with as much detail as possible. You will receive a reference number by email which you can use to track the status of your complaint.

All complaints are acknowledged within 24 hours of submission. Initial review is completed within 5 working days. For complex cases requiring investigation, the full resolution process may take up to 30 working days. You will be notified of progress through your email.