Digibids
Comprehensive Tender Management Platform for South African Markets
User Roles
5 Different
Access Levels
Payment Gateway
NetCash Integration
XML Communication
Production Ready
Bug Fixes &
Optimization
Project Overview
Digibids is a comprehensive tender management platform specifically designed for the South African market. This sophisticated web application streamlines the entire tender lifecycle - from creation and bidding to delivery management and payment processing.
The platform features a multi-role authentication system that accommodates different user types, each with tailored interfaces and permissions. My role involved critical bug fixes, payment gateway integration, and production optimization to ensure seamless operations.
Technology Stack
React
Frontend Framework
Express.js
Backend API
MongoDB
Database
NetCash
Payment Gateway
Key Features
Multi-Role Authentication
Five distinct user roles: Admin, Customer, Supplier, Receiver, and Employee - each with tailored interfaces and permissions.
Complete Tender Lifecycle
End-to-end tender management from creation and bidding to delivery tracking and completion.
Secure Payment Processing
Integrated NetCash payment gateway with XML-based API communication for secure transactions.
Delivery Management
Real-time tracking and management of tender deliveries with status updates and notifications.
My Contribution
Critical development work that transformed the platform from development to production-ready state
Critical Bug Fixes
Identified and resolved major system bugs that were preventing the platform from going live. Improved system stability and user experience across all user roles.
Payment Gateway Integration
Successfully integrated NetCash payment gateway with XML-based API communication, enabling secure and reliable payment processing for South African users.
Production Optimization
Optimized the platform for production deployment, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability for real-world usage with multiple concurrent users.
User Role Architecture
Sophisticated multi-role system designed to handle complex tender management workflows
Admin
Complete system oversight and management capabilities
- System configuration
- User management
- Platform analytics
Customer
Tender creation and requirement management
- Create tenders
- Review bids
- Award contracts
Supplier
Bid submission and project delivery management
- Submit bids
- Manage deliveries
- Track payments
Receiver
Delivery acceptance and quality verification
- Receive deliveries
- Quality checks
- Status updates
Employee
Operational support and delivery coordination
- Handle operations
- Update delivery status
- Coordinate logistics
Project Impact & Results
Successful deployment and real-world impact in the South African tender management market
Platform successfully deployed and operational
Complete access control and workflow management
Active at digibids.co.za serving real users
Secure NetCash payment processing
Technical Challenges & Solutions
Challenge: Critical System Bugs
The platform had multiple critical bugs preventing production deployment, affecting user authentication, data integrity, and system stability across different user roles.
Solution Implemented:
Conducted comprehensive debugging, implemented error handling mechanisms, optimized database queries, and established proper validation layers to ensure system reliability and data consistency.
Challenge: Payment Gateway Integration
NetCash payment gateway required XML-based communication protocol, which was complex to implement and required secure handling of financial transactions in the South African market.
Solution Implemented:
Developed robust XML parsing and generation modules, implemented secure API communication, added transaction validation, and created comprehensive error handling for payment processes.
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