RTA briefs delegation of Emirates Transport on contracts, procurement processes

Saeed Al Murri, Director of RTA Contracts & Procurement, said: "The Dep't is always keen on communicating with various public & private entities in the UAE in sharing knowledge and expertise where we apprised them on the best techniques adopted in contracting, purchasing and prequalifying of vendors as we believe that such visits have a positive bearing on the business process and achieving excellence. We are also keen on adopting top-notch technologies in keeping with the highest global standards of the industry; which in turn adds to the accuracy and speed of our business flow."

During the meeting a visual presentation was made highlighting core contracting processes, standard contracting templates of the RTA, and the roles & responsibilities of the Purchasing Committee along with the applicable work procedures starting from releasing tender invitations up to the awarding of contracts and final project completion. The presentation also covered the approved classification of contract types, be it engineering or specialist, and suppliers qualification & assessment e-system; which has resulted in huge achievements in terms delivering tasks instantly and at any time, in addition to screening the usage and implementation mechanism of the government procurement system adopted by the RTA.

Another visual presentation was also made by RTA Assets Dep't spotlighting key programs and systems adopted, along with a brief account about the Strategic Plan of the Dep't and initiatives which contribute to upgrading the systems and bringing about many positives in terms of improvements across the board.

Likewise, the Partnership Division, Development and Corporate Performance Dep't in the RTA reviewed a myriad of partnership agreements made by the RTA with various external bodies.
The visiting delegation of Emirates Transport praised this interaction with the RTA as it has a significant contribution to sharing expertise in the field of contracts & procurement, and reviewing best-in-class systems in use; which are aligned with the highest international standards.