The DUHS management clearly understands the importance of the procurement function and has tasked the Procurement Directorate with the responsibility of accomplishing the following objectives:

• To procure required services, materials and equipment while ensuring that quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness are achieved.
• To ensure that procurement transactions are conducted in a manner providing full and open competition whenever practicable.
• To comply with procurement rules and applicable laws and regulations as required.
• To solicit the participation of all eligible and responsible contractors and suppliers in the procurement process.
• To obtain the best value for the money spent.
• To eliminate the possibility of corruption or unethical practices in the procurement process.

The Procurement Directorate is the entity authorized to:

• Issue Invitations to Bid
• Requests for Proposal
• Requests for Quotation
• Issue contract and purchase orders
• Develops term contracts
• Acquires supplies and services