System Documentation

Welcome to the official documentation for the Tender Management System (TMS). This guide covers everything from initial setup to advanced feature management.

Current Version: 2.1.0 (Stable)

Installation Guide

To get the TMS running locally or on a server, follow these steps:

Upload the project files to your PHP server (XAMPP/WAMP/CPanel).
Import the database.sql file into your MySQL database.
Update config/db_config.php with your credentials:

                $host = "localhost";

                $user = "root";

                $pass = "password";

                $dbname = "tms_db";

Global & Advanced Search

The Search module allows users to filter tenders based on Company, Name, Status, and Brand. The Global Search bar uses a unified query to scan all table columns simultaneously.

Tip: Use the "Eye" icons to toggle visibility of sensitive quoted prices.

Database Schema

The system relies on a relational database structure designed for high-concurrency bidding.

Table	Description
`tenders`	Core tender details and deadlines.
`companies`	List of global tender publishers.
`submissions`	Vendor bids and quoted prices.

API Integration

Fetch tender data in JSON format for external mobile apps or third-party integrations.

GET /api/get_tenders.php?status=active