The Central Tendering Committee Bureau was founded in the Spring of 1996. Its main function is to administratively follow-up all tender documentation which exceed JD 10,000 that are requested by the Hashemite University / Purchasing and Supplies Dept. a well as building construction.

The Royal Commission of the Hashemite University was the prime decision maker and sole responsible body for all tenders, documentation and activities.

It was until May of 1998 that the Central Tender Bureau was given the full responsibility by the Hashemite University/Purchasing & Supplies Dept. to carry out these duties. The Bureau then undertook its first meeting on Oct. 3, 1998 with all its members.

In the Fall of 1998, A Tender Committee Bureau was established for the supervision of all the duties that are to be accomplished by the Central Committee.

The Bureau is also accountable for filing and revising all the special records, reports and information, be it tenders or advertisements related to the Central Tender Committees activities.