Upon my initial joining in RITES in August 1991, I was associated with the Tender Cell under the Construction Management Division at Nehru Place, New Delhi, for about two years. The Tender Cell primarily dealt with tenders for the Upgradation of Technical Institutes (UPTI) Project in Uttar Pradesh — a World Bank–aided assignment. My responsibilities included preparation of bid documents and securing World Bank approvals, invitation of bids, bid opening, preparation of comparative statements, and bid evaluation leading to award recommendations.

Subsequently, I have been extensively involved in tendering activities for major Railway and Infrastructure Projects, including:

• NTPC Meja Siding Project
• Three packages of NTPC Kahalgaon Project
• Three tenders for UPRVUNL Harduaganj Project
• BPCL Bina and BORL Bina Projects

I also served as In-Charge of the Tender Cell at the RITES Regional Project Office, Lucknow, for a considerable period. My role covered the entire tendering process — from preparation of cost estimates, tender documentation, and invitation of bids, to bid opening, evaluation, preparation of briefing notes, recommendation of acceptance, and award of contracts.

In later assignments, I have successfully handled all phases of e-tendering, including works, supplies, and service contracts, ensuring transparency, compliance, and timely finalization of procurements.