Government Contracts Division

University of Wasit

Head of the Division

Name: Assistant Lecturer Abbas Fadhil Khaddam

Qualification: Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Private Law

About the Division

The Government Contracts Division at the University of Wasit was established on 2 March 2009, pursuant to the Council of Ministers Resolution No. (12S/166) dated 7 February 2008, and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Letter No. (3/939) dated 23 March 2008. The Division serves as the competent administrative body responsible for managing, organizing, and implementing all public procurement and government contracting procedures within the University in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

Administratively, the Division reports directly to the President of the University of Wasit under Ministerial Order No. (4/11/H/1972) dated 11 October 2023. Technically, it operates under the supervision of the Government Contracts Department at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Government Contracts Directorate at the Federal Ministry of Planning, ensuring compliance with unified procurement policies, regulations, and government contracting procedures.

Since its establishment, the Division has played a pivotal role in supporting the University's operational and investment plans by efficiently managing procurement and public contracting activities. It is committed to promoting transparency, integrity, accountability, and efficiency in the management of public funds while adhering to the principles of good governance and institutional excellence.

Objectives

To ensure the effective implementation of government contracting legislation and related laws with accuracy and professionalism.

To manage procurement and contracting processes in accordance with legal best practices.

To promote transparency, integrity, and fair competition in all procedures.

To ensure legal soundness of contracts and procurement documentation.

To support university operational and investment plans through timely contracting procedures.

To enhance digital transformation in procurement systems.

To provide legal and technical advice and reduce contractual risks.

Purpose of Establishing the Division

The Government Contracts Division was established as the specialized administrative body responsible for regulating all procurement and contracting activities at the University of Wasit, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws while safeguarding public funds and supporting institutional development projects.

Message from the Head of the Division

Welcome to the official page of the Government Contracts Division. We are committed to implementing contracting procedures with transparency, integrity, and efficiency while supporting the University’s academic and administrative units in achieving their goals.

Assistant Lecturer Abbas Fadhil Khaddam

Administrative and Organizational Structure

The Division is led by a legal specialist supported by administrative and technical staff responsible for managing contracting procedures in accordance with regulations.

• Contracts Management Unit
• Follow-up Unit
• Electronic Archiving and Information Unit
• Investment Unit
• Legal Unit
• Import Unit
• Anti-Monopoly and Competition Unit

The Division also oversees the University’s electronic procurement platform and related committees ensuring compliance and transparency.

Achievements and Services

• Completion of major procurement tenders for university projects.
• Execution of supply and service contracts.
• Representation in contractual disputes.
• Protection of university financial rights.
• Management of electronic procurement platform.
• Training workshops in procurement procedures.
• Legal advisory contributions.
• Participation in arbitration committees.

Contact Information

Email: cuow@uowasit.edu.iq