In today’s digital era, e-tendering has become the standard process for procurement and contract bidding across various industries and government sectors. It has significantly improved efficiency, transparency, and cost-effectiveness. However, with the transition to online platforms, security concerns have arisen, making authentication and data integrity crucial. Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) have emerged as a powerful solution to these challenges, ensuring the security, authenticity, and reliability of e-tendering processes. Understanding Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is an electronic equivalent of a physical signature, backed by encryption technology to authenticate the identity of the signer. Issued by a Certifying Authority (CA), DSCs ensure that electronic documents remain untampered and legally valid. They are widely used in various digital transactions, including e-tendering, e-procurement, and e-filing of documents. The Role ...