CONTENTS - Central Public Works Department

130 SECTION 20A
20A.2 Digital Signatures
1. All the Executive Engineers in Divisions/DDH, AE(P) in Divisions, Divisional Accountant,
AE/AEE/ADH in field sub-divisions shall have to obtain digital signature (Class III) from authorized
certifying authorities viz. NIC, MTNL, e-Mudhra, TCS, Safescrypt, GNFC etc. and get the same
registered with ITI Ltd.
2. In case of transfer of Executive Engineer, intimation to be sent to ITI Ltd. immediately through email.
The new incumbent if not in possession of digital signature, has to obtain the same from
authorized agency.
In case the new incumbent already has digital signature then S.No. of his digital signatures need
to be intimated to ITI Ltd. for updating so as to enable him to upload and open e-Tenders.
3. Updating of Digital Signature - To update Digital Signature Certificate number to individual user
ID, send a mail to the cpwdhelpdesk@tenderwizard.com mentioning your Name, User ID and
Digital Signature Certificate Number for easy and immediate reference.
4. Change of password - After login to the e-Tendering portal for the first time, system will
compulsorily ask you to change your password. Password can be changed and can be used
for future reference. Password can also be changed by clicking on "modify password" link
from the left menu.
5. To retrieve the lost password - Send a mail to the cpwdhelpdesk@tenderwizard.com. Mention
your name and user ID for easy and immediate reference.
6. Action in case of failure of authentication during login - Firstly, the above error might occur
when your Digital signature certificate number is not integrated to your user ID. In that case, send
a mail to the cpwdhelpdesk@tenderwizard.com mentioning your name, user ID and digital
signature certificate number to update the same.
Secondly, to use any of the digital signature certificate, you need to enable all the ActiveX controls
in your browser. In internet explorer, go to Tools >> Internet Options >> Security >> Internet >>
Custom Level and enable all the ActiveX controls and submit. Close the browser and open once
more and try to login.
Thirdly, check the compatibility of DSC key driver (e-token). In case Operating System is
reformatted or Internet Explorer is updated then DSC key driver (e-token) is to be reinstalled.
Even then not able to login, call ITI Ltd. help desk.
20A.3 Preparation of Bid Document
1. NIT approving authority has to categorically specify the period during which EMD, cost of bid
document, e-Tender processing fee and other documents shall be submitted in the office of
Executive Engineer/ DDH/ ADH/ Assistant Engineer/ Assistant Executive Engineer by the
intending bidder after submission of his/their bid.
The documents mentioned above should be submitted after last date and time of submission
of bid but up to the time and date as mentioned in the NIT for which time of 1 (one) working
day may be allowed after last time and date of submission of bid for the purpose of verification of
documents and to determine eligibility of contractors before opening of bids. This period may be
increased by NIT approving authority as per requirement.
The Documents submitted shall be opened on the same day of last date of submission of documents.
The time of opening of documents shall be duly mentioned in the NIT.
2. NIT approving authority has also to specify the time and date of opening of bid. Generally a time of
3 (three) working days after last date and time of submission of bid would be enough to receive
and verify the documents submitted by the intending bidder. However NIT approving authority
may vary this period of 3 (three) days as per requirement.