The Chandigarh Administration has been honoured as one of the Best Performers in the Special Category for its exemplary implementation of electronic tendering. This recognition was bestowed upon them among various States, Union Territories (UTs), Central Ministries, and Public Sector Units (PSUs) across the country. The prestigious award was jointly received by Shri Rupesh Kumar, IAS Director, Information Technology, Chandigarh UT, Shri Ramesh Gupta, SIO, NIC Chandigarh UT, and Shri Girish Pant, Director (IT), NIC Chandigarh UT. The award ceremony took place on March 27, 2023, at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, during the inaugural session of the National Workshop on electronic procurement. The event witnessed the participation of approximately 400 delegates representing different States, UTs, Central Ministries, and PSUs. The Government eProcurement System of NIC (GePNIC) has been operational in UT Chandigarh since April 2010, and it has been instrumental in processing a significant number of tenders. To date, 86,543 tenders worth 26,541 crores have been successfully processed using GePNIC. The implementation of GePNIC has resulted in reduced procurement cycle times and increased transparency in the procurement process. Moreover, it has attracted a greater number of bidders, leading to competitive rates in bid submissions. GePNIC has also played a vital role in conducting the auction of liquor shops over the past four years. Furthermore, the Chandigarh Housing Board achieved notable success by utilising GePNIC for the sale of 283 properties during the last 20 months. These achievements highlight the effectiveness and positive impact of GePNIC in streamlining and enhancing various procurement processes within the Chandigarh Administration.