# askTender

> askTender is a global public-procurement platform. It finds the government tenders a company can win, reads a tender's requirements against the company's profile, finds a bid partner for any gap, and prepares and files the bid with the company. For each of 70 countries it holds the full bidding checklist (1,840 steps: every registration, certificate and document, who may lawfully do it, what it costs and how long it takes) and works with licensed professionals there.

As of 20 October 2026, askTender tracks over 263,000 open tenders from public procurement portals in 76 countries, with dedicated desks for 70 markets. It is run by Nataraja Labs Private Limited, Mumbai, India.

- Website: https://asktender.org
- App: https://app.asktender.org
- Contact: contact@asktender.org. Support and billing: support@asktender.org
- Machine-readable tenders: every tender page has an OCDS 1.1 release with the same facts at https://asktender.org/tender/{id}.json (also linked from each page as rel="alternate").

## Official accounts

- X: https://x.com/askTender (@askTender)
- X, by country: https://x.com/askTenderUK (@askTenderUK), https://x.com/askTenderUS (@askTenderUS), https://x.com/askTenderIN (@askTenderIN)
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asktender/

These are the only official askTender accounts.

## What askTender does

- **Finds tenders you can win.** A company describes what it does once; askTender lists the open tenders it can bid on, in every market.
- **Reads the requirements.** For any tender a company opens: eligibility, turnover, past experience, certifications, bid security (EMD), documents and deadlines, each checked against the company's profile.
- **Finds a bid partner for any gap.** When a company can't meet a requirement alone, askTender matches it with another company to bid together as a consortium or joint venture.
- **Brings in licensed professionals in every country it covers.** askTender Partners, under each country's own titles (a Steuerberater or Notar in Germany, a 行政書士 in Japan, a Chartered Accountant in India, a solicitor in the UK…), do what only their licence allows: attested financial statements, notarised and apostilled documents, sworn translations, legal opinions, technical certificates.
- **Files the bid with you.** On the Business plan the askTender Desk prepares the bid and submits it on the portal; the company approves and signs.

## How deep askTender goes in every country

For each of 70 countries askTender holds the full bidding checklist, 1,840 steps in all: every registration, certificate, document and filing a bidder needs; who may lawfully do each one (askTender's Desk, a licensed professional under that country's own title, or the bidding company itself); what it costs, how long it takes, how long it stays valid; and the official source. On the Business plan the askTender Desk and licensed askTender Partners carry these steps out; the company signs only what the law reserves to it, such as its declarations and its own digital signature. Each country has a public "Every step to bid" guide (129 pages, in English and the country's languages) and an askTender Partners page.

- How askTender bids for a company, end to end: https://asktender.org/bid-desk

- **Australia**: 34 steps; with Registered tax agent, Australian legal practitioner, Notary public, Justice of the Peace. [Every step to bid in Australia](https://asktender.org/au/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-australia) · [Partners in Australia](https://asktender.org/au/partners)
- **Austria**: 21 steps; with Steuerberater:in, Rechtsanwalt, Ziviltechniker:in, Unternehmensberater. [Every step to bid in Austria](https://asktender.org/at/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-austria) (also in [Deutsch](https://asktender.org/at/guides/unterlagen-und-schritte-fuer-oeffentliche-auftraege-in-oesterreich)) · [Partners in Austria](https://asktender.org/at/partners)
- **Bangladesh**: 29 steps; with Chartered accountant, Advocate, Notary public, Local agent. [Every step to bid in Bangladesh](https://asktender.org/bd/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-bangladesh) · [Partners in Bangladesh](https://asktender.org/bd/partners)
- **Barbados**: 20 steps; with Attorney-at-law, Notary public, Chartered / public accountant, Bid consultant. [Every step to bid in Barbados](https://asktender.org/bb/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-barbados) · [Partners in Barbados](https://asktender.org/bb/partners)
- **Belgium**: 25 steps; with Avocat, Expert-comptable, Recognised social secretariat, Notaire. [Every step to bid in Belgium](https://asktender.org/be/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-belgium) (also in [Nederlands](https://asktender.org/be/guides/documenten-en-stappen-voor-overheidsopdrachten-in-belgie), [français](https://asktender.org/be/guides/documents-et-etapes-pour-les-marches-publics-en-belgique)) · [Partners in Belgium](https://asktender.org/be/partners)
- **Bosnia and Herzegovina**: 24 steps; with Advocate, Notary, Certified accountant, Procurement consultant. [Every step to bid in Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://asktender.org/ba/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina) (also in [bosanski](https://asktender.org/ba/guides/dokumenti-i-koraci-za-ponude-u-javnim-nabavkama-u-bosni-i-hercegovini)) · [Partners in Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://asktender.org/ba/partners)
- **Brazil**: 35 steps; with Contador, Advogado, Tabelião de notas, Assessoria / consultoria em licitações. [Every step to bid in Brazil](https://asktender.org/br/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-brazil) (also in [português](https://asktender.org/br/guides/documentos-e-etapas-para-participar-de-licitacoes-no-brasil)) · [Partners in Brazil](https://asktender.org/br/partners)
- **Bulgaria**: 26 steps; with Адвокат, Нотариус (Нотариална камара), Счетоводител / дипломиран експерт-счетоводител / регистриран одитор (ИДЕС). [Every step to bid in Bulgaria](https://asktender.org/bg/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-bulgaria) (also in [български](https://asktender.org/bg/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-bulgaria-bg)) · [Partners in Bulgaria](https://asktender.org/bg/partners)
- **Canada**: 34 steps; with Chartered Professional Accountant, Lawyer, Québec notary, Bid / proposal consultant. [Every step to bid in Canada](https://asktender.org/ca/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-canada) (also in [français](https://asktender.org/ca/guides/documents-et-etapes-pour-soumissionner-au-canada)) · [Partners in Canada](https://asktender.org/ca/partners)
- **Chile**: 30 steps; with Contador / contador auditor, Abogado, Notario público, Constructor civil. [Every step to bid in Chile](https://asktender.org/cl/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-chile) (also in [español](https://asktender.org/cl/guides/documentos-y-pasos-para-licitar-en-chile)) · [Partners in Chile](https://asktender.org/cl/partners)
- **Colombia**: 30 steps; with Contador público, Abogado, Notario, Ingeniero with matrícula profesional. [Every step to bid in Colombia](https://asktender.org/co/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-colombia) (also in [español](https://asktender.org/co/guides/documentos-y-pasos-para-licitar-en-colombia)) · [Partners in Colombia](https://asktender.org/co/partners)
- **Croatia**: 21 steps; with Odvjetnik / odvjetničko društvo, Javni bilježnik, Računovođa / porezni savjetnik / ovlašteni revizor, Ovlašteni inženjer. [Every step to bid in Croatia](https://asktender.org/hr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-croatia) (also in [hrvatski](https://asktender.org/hr/guides/dokumenti-i-koraci-za-podnosenje-ponude-u-javnoj-nabavi)) · [Partners in Croatia](https://asktender.org/hr/partners)
- **Cyprus**: 24 steps; with Tender consultant. [Every step to bid in Cyprus](https://asktender.org/cy/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-cyprus) (also in [Ελληνικά](https://asktender.org/cy/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-cyprus-el)) · [Partners in Cyprus](https://asktender.org/cy/partners)
- **Czechia**: 26 steps; with Advokát, Notář, Daňový poradce, Autorizovaný inženýr/technik. [Every step to bid in Czechia](https://asktender.org/cz/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-czechia) (also in [čeština](https://asktender.org/cz/guides/doklady-a-kroky-k-podani-nabidky-do-verejnych-zakazek)) · [Partners in Czechia](https://asktender.org/cz/partners)
- **Denmark**: 26 steps; with Statsautoriseret / registreret revisor, Tilbudsskriver, Notarius publicus. [Every step to bid in Denmark](https://asktender.org/dk/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-denmark) (also in [dansk](https://asktender.org/dk/guides/dokumenter-og-trin-for-at-byde-paa-offentlige-udbud-i-danmark)) · [Partners in Denmark](https://asktender.org/dk/partners)
- **Dominican Republic**: 25 steps; with Abogado, Notario público, Gestor de licitaciones. [Every step to bid in Dominican Republic](https://asktender.org/do/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-the-dominican-republic) (also in [español](https://asktender.org/do/guides/documentos-y-pasos-para-licitar-en-republica-dominicana)) · [Partners in Dominican Republic](https://asktender.org/do/partners)
- **El Salvador**: 29 steps; with Notario, Abogado, Contador público, Consultor de licitaciones. [Every step to bid in El Salvador](https://asktender.org/sv/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-el-salvador) (also in [español](https://asktender.org/sv/guides/documentos-y-pasos-para-licitar-en-el-salvador)) · [Partners in El Salvador](https://asktender.org/sv/partners)
- **Estonia**: 18 steps; with Vandeadvokaat, Raamatupidaja, Hankekonsultant. [Every step to bid in Estonia](https://asktender.org/ee/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-estonia) (also in [eesti](https://asktender.org/ee/guides/dokumendid-ja-sammud-pakkumuse-esitamiseks-eestis)) · [Partners in Estonia](https://asktender.org/ee/partners)
- **Finland**: 24 steps; with Tilitoimisto / auktorisoitu taloushallinnon asiantuntija, Tarjousasiantuntija. [Every step to bid in Finland](https://asktender.org/fi/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-finland) (also in [suomi](https://asktender.org/fi/guides/asiakirjat-ja-vaiheet-tarjouksen-tekemiseen-suomessa), [svenska](https://asktender.org/fi/guides/dokument-och-steg-for-att-lamna-anbud-i-finland)) · [Partners in Finland](https://asktender.org/fi/partners)
- **France**: 23 steps; with Expert-comptable, Avocat, Notaire, Consultant en marchés publics. [Every step to bid in France](https://asktender.org/fr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-france) (also in [français](https://asktender.org/fr/guides/documents-et-etapes-pour-repondre-a-un-marche-public-en-france)) · [Partners in France](https://asktender.org/fr/partners)
- **French Polynesia**: 25 steps; with Expert-comptable, Avocat, Notaire, Consultant en réponse aux marchés publics. [Every step to bid in French Polynesia](https://asktender.org/pf/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-french-polynesia) (also in [français](https://asktender.org/pf/guides/documents-et-etapes-pour-les-marches-publics-en-polynesie-francaise)) · [Partners in French Polynesia](https://asktender.org/pf/partners)
- **Georgia**: 24 steps; with Advocate (ადვოკატი), Notary (ნოტარიუსი), Procurement consultant, Accountant. [Every step to bid in Georgia](https://asktender.org/ge/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-georgia) (also in [ქართული](https://asktender.org/ge/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-georgia-ka)) · [Partners in Georgia](https://asktender.org/ge/partners)
- **Germany**: 26 steps; with Rechtsanwalt / Fachanwalt für Vergaberecht, Steuerberater, Notar, Vergabeberater. [Every step to bid in Germany](https://asktender.org/de/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-germany) (also in [Deutsch](https://asktender.org/de/guides/unterlagen-und-schritte-fuer-oeffentliche-ausschreibungen)) · [Partners in Germany](https://asktender.org/de/partners)
- **Ghana**: 23 steps; with Notary public, Chartered accountant, Professional engineer, Procurement / bid consultant. [Every step to bid in Ghana](https://asktender.org/gh/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-ghana) · [Partners in Ghana](https://asktender.org/gh/partners)
- **Greece**: 29 steps; with Δικηγόρος, Συμβολαιογράφος, Tender consultant (σύμβουλος διαγωνισμών). [Every step to bid in Greece](https://asktender.org/gr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-greece) (also in [Ελληνικά](https://asktender.org/gr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-greece-el)) · [Partners in Greece](https://asktender.org/gr/partners)
- **Hong Kong SAR**: 24 steps; with Trust or company service provider, Certified public accountant, Solicitor, Notary public. [Every step to bid in Hong Kong SAR](https://asktender.org/hk/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-hong-kong) (also in [中文](https://asktender.org/hk/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-hong-kong-zh-hant)) · [Partners in Hong Kong SAR](https://asktender.org/hk/partners)
- **Hungary**: 21 steps; with Ügyvéd, Közjegyző, Könyvelő / adótanácsadó / bejegyzett könyvvizsgáló, Public procurement consultant. [Every step to bid in Hungary](https://asktender.org/hu/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-hungary) (also in [magyar](https://asktender.org/hu/guides/minden-lepes-a-kozbeszerzesi-ajanlattetelhez-magyarorszagon)) · [Partners in Hungary](https://asktender.org/hu/partners)
- **Iceland**: 18 steps; with Löggiltur endurskoðandi, Tilboðsráðgjafi. [Every step to bid in Iceland](https://asktender.org/is/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-iceland) (also in [íslenska](https://asktender.org/is/guides/gogn-og-skref-fyrir-opinber-utbod-a-islandi)) · [Partners in Iceland](https://asktender.org/is/partners)
- **India**: 64 steps; with Chartered accountant in practice, Cost accountant, Notary public, Tender or GeM consultant. [Every step to bid in India](https://asktender.org/in/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-india) · [Partners in India](https://asktender.org/in/partners)
- **Ireland**: 33 steps; with Chartered accountant, Solicitor, Notary public, Commissioner for oaths or peace commissioner. [Every step to bid in Ireland](https://asktender.org/ie/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-ireland) · [Partners in Ireland](https://asktender.org/ie/partners)
- **Israel**: 24 steps; with Certified public accountant, Advocate, Tender consultant. [Every step to bid in Israel](https://asktender.org/il/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-israel) (also in [עברית](https://asktender.org/il/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-israel-he)) · [Partners in Israel](https://asktender.org/il/partners)
- **Italy**: 33 steps; with Avvocato/a, Notaio, Dottore commercialista, Consulente del lavoro. [Every step to bid in Italy](https://asktender.org/it/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-italy) (also in [italiano](https://asktender.org/it/guides/documenti-e-passaggi-per-partecipare-alle-gare-in-italia)) · [Partners in Italy](https://asktender.org/it/partners)
- **Japan**: 29 steps; with Administrative scrivener (行政書士), Judicial scrivener (司法書士), Certified public tax accountant (税理士), Attorney (弁護士). [Every step to bid in Japan](https://asktender.org/jp/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-japan) (also in [日本語](https://asktender.org/jp/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-japan-ja)) · [Partners in Japan](https://asktender.org/jp/partners)
- **Jordan**: 21 steps; with Local agent. [Every step to bid in Jordan](https://asktender.org/jo/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-jordan) (also in [العربية](https://asktender.org/jo/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-jordan-ar)) · [Partners in Jordan](https://asktender.org/jo/partners)
- **Kenya**: 27 steps; with Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, Certified Public Accountant, Commissioner for oaths, Registered engineer. [Every step to bid in Kenya](https://asktender.org/ke/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-kenya) · [Partners in Kenya](https://asktender.org/ke/partners)
- **Latvia**: 19 steps; with Iepirkumu konsultants. [Every step to bid in Latvia](https://asktender.org/lv/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-latvia) (also in [latviešu](https://asktender.org/lv/guides/dokumenti-un-soli-piedavajuma-iesniegsanai-latvija)) · [Partners in Latvia](https://asktender.org/lv/partners)
- **Liberia**: 20 steps; with Certified public accountant, Engineer, Bid consultant. [Every step to bid in Liberia](https://asktender.org/lr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-liberia) · [Partners in Liberia](https://asktender.org/lr/partners)
- **Liechtenstein**: 12 steps; with Rechtsanwalt, Tender consultant. [Every step to bid in Liechtenstein](https://asktender.org/li/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-liechtenstein) (also in [Deutsch](https://asktender.org/li/guides/unterlagen-und-schritte-fuer-oeffentliche-auftraege-in-liechtenstein)) · [Partners in Liechtenstein](https://asktender.org/li/partners)
- **Lithuania**: 20 steps; with Viešųjų pirkimų konsultantas. [Every step to bid in Lithuania](https://asktender.org/lt/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-lithuania) (also in [lietuvių](https://asktender.org/lt/guides/dokumentai-ir-zingsniai-teikiant-pasiulyma-lietuvoje)) · [Partners in Lithuania](https://asktender.org/lt/partners)
- **Luxembourg**: 20 steps; with Avocat à la Cour, Expert-comptable, Notaire, Tender consultant. [Every step to bid in Luxembourg](https://asktender.org/lu/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-luxembourg) (also in [français](https://asktender.org/lu/guides/documents-et-etapes-pour-les-marches-publics-au-luxembourg), [Deutsch](https://asktender.org/lu/guides/unterlagen-und-schritte-fuer-oeffentliche-auftraege-in-luxemburg)) · [Partners in Luxembourg](https://asktender.org/lu/partners)
- **Malta**: 22 steps; with Tender consultant. [Every step to bid in Malta](https://asktender.org/mt/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-malta) · [Partners in Malta](https://asktender.org/mt/partners)
- **Mauritius**: 34 steps; with Public Accountant, Registered tax agent, Law practitioner, Notary. [Every step to bid in Mauritius](https://asktender.org/mu/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-mauritius) · [Partners in Mauritius](https://asktender.org/mu/partners)
- **Moldova**: 22 steps; with Avocat, Tender consultant working inside the supplier's platform Cabinet, Accountant. [Every step to bid in Moldova](https://asktender.org/md/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-moldova) (also in [română](https://asktender.org/md/guides/documente-si-pasi-pentru-achizitiile-publice-din-republica-moldova)) · [Partners in Moldova](https://asktender.org/md/partners)
- **Montenegro**: 21 steps; with Advocate, Procurement consultant as a user in the bidder's ESJN account, Certified accountant, Licensed engineer. [Every step to bid in Montenegro](https://asktender.org/me/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-montenegro) (also in [srpski](https://asktender.org/me/guides/dokumenti-i-koraci-za-ponude-u-javnim-nabavkama-u-crnoj-gori)) · [Partners in Montenegro](https://asktender.org/me/partners)
- **Netherlands**: 22 steps; with Advocaat, Registeraccountant, Notaris, Tenderschrijver / tender manager. [Every step to bid in Netherlands](https://asktender.org/nl/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-the-netherlands) (also in [Nederlands](https://asktender.org/nl/guides/documenten-en-stappen-voor-inschrijven-op-aanbestedingen)) · [Partners in Netherlands](https://asktender.org/nl/partners)
- **New Zealand**: 30 steps; with Tax agent registered with Inland Revenue as an intermediary, Lawyer, Notary public, Justice of the Peace. [Every step to bid in New Zealand](https://asktender.org/nz/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-new-zealand) · [Partners in New Zealand](https://asktender.org/nz/partners)
- **North Macedonia**: 24 steps; with Advocate (адвокат), Tender consultant registered as a user of the operator's ESPP account, Authorised accountant (овластен сметководител), Notary (нотар). [Every step to bid in North Macedonia](https://asktender.org/mk/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-north-macedonia) (also in [македонски](https://asktender.org/mk/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-north-macedonia-mk)) · [Partners in North Macedonia](https://asktender.org/mk/partners)
- **Norway**: 26 steps; with Autorisert regnskapsfører, Tilbudsskriver. [Every step to bid in Norway](https://asktender.org/no/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-norway) (also in [norsk bokmål](https://asktender.org/no/guides/dokumenter-og-steg-for-a-gi-tilbud-pa-offentlige-anbud-i-norge)) · [Partners in Norway](https://asktender.org/no/partners)
- **Poland**: 31 steps; with Radca prawny, Notariusz, Biegły rewident, Holder of uprawnienia budowlane. [Every step to bid in Poland](https://asktender.org/pl/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-poland) (also in [polski](https://asktender.org/pl/guides/dokumenty-i-kroki-przy-skladaniu-ofert-w-przetargach)) · [Partners in Poland](https://asktender.org/pl/partners)
- **Portugal**: 28 steps; with Advogado/a, Notário/a, Contabilista Certificado/a, Revisor Oficial de Contas. [Every step to bid in Portugal](https://asktender.org/pt/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-portugal) (also in [português](https://asktender.org/pt/guides/documentos-e-passos-para-concorrer-a-concursos-publicos-em-portugal)) · [Partners in Portugal](https://asktender.org/pt/partners)
- **Qatar**: 22 steps; with Licensed auditor, Registered engineer. [Every step to bid in Qatar](https://asktender.org/qa/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-qatar) (also in [العربية](https://asktender.org/qa/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-qatar-ar)) · [Partners in Qatar](https://asktender.org/qa/partners)
- **Romania**: 26 steps; with Avocat, Notar public, Expert contabil. [Every step to bid in Romania](https://asktender.org/ro/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-romania) (also in [română](https://asktender.org/ro/guides/documente-si-pasi-pentru-licitatiile-publice-din-romania)) · [Partners in Romania](https://asktender.org/ro/partners)
- **Saudi Arabia**: 25 steps. [Every step to bid in Saudi Arabia](https://asktender.org/sa/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-saudi-arabia) (also in [العربية](https://asktender.org/sa/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-saudi-arabia-ar)) · [Partners in Saudi Arabia](https://asktender.org/sa/partners)
- **Serbia**: 23 steps; with Advocate, Public-procurement consultant, Accountant / accounting agency, Public notary. [Every step to bid in Serbia](https://asktender.org/rs/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-serbia) (also in [srpski](https://asktender.org/rs/guides/dokumenta-i-koraci-za-ponude-u-javnim-nabavkama-u-srbiji)) · [Partners in Serbia](https://asktender.org/rs/partners)
- **Singapore**: 25 steps; with Corporate service provider, Public accountant, Advocate and solicitor, Notary public. [Every step to bid in Singapore](https://asktender.org/sg/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-singapore) · [Partners in Singapore](https://asktender.org/sg/partners)
- **Slovakia**: 27 steps; with Advokát, Notár, Audítor. [Every step to bid in Slovakia](https://asktender.org/sk/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-slovakia) (also in [slovenčina](https://asktender.org/sk/guides/doklady-a-kroky-k-predlozeniu-ponuky-vo-verejnom-obstaravani)) · [Partners in Slovakia](https://asktender.org/sk/partners)
- **Slovenia**: 20 steps; with Odvetnik, Notar, Računovodja / davčni svetovalec / pooblaščeni revizor, Pooblaščeni inženir. [Every step to bid in Slovenia](https://asktender.org/si/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-slovenia) (also in [slovenščina](https://asktender.org/si/guides/dokumenti-in-koraki-za-oddajo-ponudbe-na-javnih-razpisih)) · [Partners in Slovenia](https://asktender.org/si/partners)
- **South Africa**: 36 steps; with Chartered accountant, Registered tax practitioner, Attorney, Notary public. [Every step to bid in South Africa](https://asktender.org/za/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-south-africa) · [Partners in South Africa](https://asktender.org/za/partners)
- **South Korea**: 27 steps; with Administrative agent (행정사), Certified tax accountant (세무사), Attorney (변호사), Notary (공증인). [Every step to bid in South Korea](https://asktender.org/kr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-south-korea) (also in [한국어](https://asktender.org/kr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-south-korea-ko)) · [Partners in South Korea](https://asktender.org/kr/partners)
- **Spain**: 34 steps; with Abogado/a, Notario/a, Asesor fiscal, Auditor/a de cuentas. [Every step to bid in Spain](https://asktender.org/es/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-spain) (also in [español](https://asktender.org/es/guides/documentos-y-pasos-para-licitar-en-espana)) · [Partners in Spain](https://asktender.org/es/partners)
- **Sweden**: 27 steps; with Auktoriserad/godkänd revisor or auktoriserad redovisningskonsult, Anbudsskribent. [Every step to bid in Sweden](https://asktender.org/se/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-sweden) (also in [svenska](https://asktender.org/se/guides/dokument-och-steg-for-att-lamna-anbud-i-sverige)) · [Partners in Sweden](https://asktender.org/se/partners)
- **Switzerland**: 16 steps; with Rechtsanwalt, Treuhänder/in, Beschaffungs-/Ausschreibungsberater. [Every step to bid in Switzerland](https://asktender.org/ch/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-switzerland) (also in [italiano](https://asktender.org/ch/guides/documenti-e-passaggi-per-le-commesse-pubbliche-in-svizzera), [français](https://asktender.org/ch/guides/documents-et-etapes-pour-soumissionner-aux-marches-publics-en-suisse), [Deutsch](https://asktender.org/ch/guides/unterlagen-und-schritte-fuer-oeffentliche-ausschreibungen-in-der-schweiz)) · [Partners in Switzerland](https://asktender.org/ch/partners)
- **Taiwan**: 26 steps; with Certified public accountant (會計師), Attorney (律師), Notary, Professional engineer (技師). [Every step to bid in Taiwan](https://asktender.org/tw/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-taiwan) (also in [中文](https://asktender.org/tw/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-taiwan-zh-hant)) · [Partners in Taiwan](https://asktender.org/tw/partners)
- **Türkiye**: 31 steps; with Avukat, Serbest muhasebeci mali müşavir, Noter, İhale danışmanı. [Every step to bid in Türkiye](https://asktender.org/tr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-turkiye) (also in [Türkçe](https://asktender.org/tr/guides/turkiyede-kamu-ihalelerine-teklif-icin-belgeler-ve-adimlar)) · [Partners in Türkiye](https://asktender.org/tr/partners)
- **Ukraine**: 28 steps; with Advocate (адвокат), Tender specialist (тендерний супровід), Accountant (бухгалтер), Notary (нотаріус). [Every step to bid in Ukraine](https://asktender.org/ua/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-ukraine) (also in [українська](https://asktender.org/ua/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-ukraine-uk)) · [Partners in Ukraine](https://asktender.org/ua/partners)
- **United Arab Emirates**: 20 steps; with UAE-licensed auditor, Bid / tender consultant. [Every step to bid in United Arab Emirates](https://asktender.org/ae/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-the-united-arab-emirates) (also in [العربية](https://asktender.org/ae/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-the-united-arab-emirates-ar)) · [Partners in United Arab Emirates](https://asktender.org/ae/partners)
- **United Kingdom**: 40 steps; with Bid writer, Chartered or certified accountant, Solicitor, Notary public. [Every step to bid in United Kingdom](https://asktender.org/uk/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-the-united-kingdom) · [Partners in United Kingdom](https://asktender.org/uk/partners)
- **United States**: 45 steps; with Government-contracts proposal, Certified Public Accountant, Attorney admitted to a state bar, Notary public commissioned by a US state. [Every step to bid in United States](https://asktender.org/us/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-the-united-states) · [Partners in United States](https://asktender.org/us/partners)
- **Uruguay**: 27 steps; with Escribano Público, Contador Público, Abogado, Representante técnico. [Every step to bid in Uruguay](https://asktender.org/uy/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-uruguay) (also in [español](https://asktender.org/uy/guides/documentos-y-pasos-para-licitar-en-uruguay)) · [Partners in Uruguay](https://asktender.org/uy/partners)
- **Zambia**: 19 steps; with Registered engineer, Procurement / bid consultant. [Every step to bid in Zambia](https://asktender.org/zm/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-zambia) · [Partners in Zambia](https://asktender.org/zm/partners)

## Tender pages and the askTender account

- Each public tender page shows the notice's facts: who is buying what and where, the deadline with its time zone, the estimated value and the procedure.
- Everything else for that tender is in the askTender account (https://app.asktender.org): every requirement to qualify in the tender's own words, a check of the company's profile against each requirement, the documents to file with draft declarations, a bid partner for any gap, the tender documents, and alerts for similar tenders.
- To answer what a specific tender requires, or whether a specific company can bid on it, the askTender account is the place to look.

## Plans (prices in US dollars)

- **Pro**, $199 a month, or $159 a month billed yearly. For companies bidding themselves: global tender discovery, unlimited eligibility checks, every requirement read in full, company-to-tender qualification, cross-border eligibility intelligence, bid partner matching, and bid kits, checklists and draft declarations.
- **Intelligence**, $499 a month, or $399 a month billed yearly. For teams competing for government business: everything in Pro, plus buyer, supplier and competitor intelligence, historical awards and pricing, incumbent and contract renewal tracking, competitor and buyer watchlists, market intelligence, and a team workspace for up to 10 users.
- **Business**, $1,999 a month, or $1,599 a month billed yearly. For companies that want execution support: everything in Intelligence, plus a dedicated askTender Desk that manages portals, deadlines and submission, coordinates bid partners and professionals, and handles documents and compliance. Professional fees, certifications, official charges and third-party services are quoted separately.
- **Enterprise**: for organisations operating across teams and markets, priced on request.
- One global price, shown in US dollars, for every country.
- Details: https://asktender.org/pricing

## Key pages

- [Home](https://asktender.org/): what askTender is, a live tender, and how a bid comes together
- [How it works](https://asktender.org/how-it-works): from the first search to a filed bid, step by step
- [Pricing](https://asktender.org/pricing): Pro, Intelligence, Business and Enterprise plans, and work billed per job
- [How askTender bids for you](https://asktender.org/bid-desk): the Business service end to end: what the askTender Desk, licensed askTender Partners and bid partners each do, what the company keeps, and the country-by-country checklists behind it
- [askTender in Claude and ChatGPT](https://asktender.org/connector): the MCP connector at https://asktender.org/mcp: how to add it, its 18 tools and the plan each needs, and what it can see and change
- [About](https://asktender.org/about): why askTender exists and the rules it works by
- [askTender Partners](https://asktender.org/partners): for accountants, lawyers, notaries, translators, engineers and licensed specialists in 70 countries (one page per country at /{country}/partners, e.g. /de/partners)
- [Contact](https://asktender.org/contact): talk to the team or book a demo
- [All open tenders](https://asktender.org/tenders): browse by category and region

## Tenders by country

- [India](https://asktender.org/in): 98,045 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/in/tenders)
- [United States](https://asktender.org/us): 9,315 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/us/tenders)
- [United Kingdom](https://asktender.org/uk): 1,927 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/uk/tenders)
- [Germany](https://asktender.org/de): 12,832 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/de/tenders)
- [France](https://asktender.org/fr): 10,067 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/fr/tenders)
- [Spain](https://asktender.org/es): 7,198 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/es/tenders)
- [Italy](https://asktender.org/it): 2,607 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/it/tenders)
- [Netherlands](https://asktender.org/nl): 2,291 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/nl/tenders)
- [Sweden](https://asktender.org/se): 1,635 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/se/tenders)
- [Poland](https://asktender.org/pl): 9,209 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/pl/tenders)
- [Brazil](https://asktender.org/br): 32,660 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/br/tenders)
- [Canada](https://asktender.org/ca): 785 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/ca/tenders)
- [Australia](https://asktender.org/au): 103 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/au/tenders)
- [Singapore](https://asktender.org/sg): 854 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/sg/tenders)
- [Japan](https://asktender.org/jp): 4,450 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/jp/tenders)
- [South Korea](https://asktender.org/kr): public tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/kr/tenders)
- [United Arab Emirates](https://asktender.org/ae): 33 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/ae/tenders)
- [Ukraine](https://asktender.org/ua): 15,637 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/ua/tenders)
- [Taiwan](https://asktender.org/tw): 5,124 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/tw/tenders)
- [Greece](https://asktender.org/gr): 4,517 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/gr/tenders)
- [Chile](https://asktender.org/cl): 4,536 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/cl/tenders)
- [Bangladesh](https://asktender.org/bd): 4,488 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/bd/tenders)
- [Colombia](https://asktender.org/co): 2,717 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/co/tenders)
- [Switzerland](https://asktender.org/ch): 1,466 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/ch/tenders)
- [Portugal](https://asktender.org/pt): 1,167 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/pt/tenders)
- [Czechia](https://asktender.org/cz): 1,317 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/cz/tenders)
- [Romania](https://asktender.org/ro): 1,060 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/ro/tenders)
- [South Africa](https://asktender.org/za): 2,118 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/za/tenders)
- [Belgium](https://asktender.org/be): 934 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/be/tenders)
- [Saudi Arabia](https://asktender.org/sa): 1,178 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/sa/tenders)
- [Latvia](https://asktender.org/lv): 831 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/lv/tenders)
- [Uruguay](https://asktender.org/uy): 727 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/uy/tenders)
- [Dominican Republic](https://asktender.org/do): 699 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/do/tenders)
- [Bulgaria](https://asktender.org/bg): 1,354 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/bg/tenders)
- [Kenya](https://asktender.org/ke): 413 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/ke/tenders)
- [Moldova](https://asktender.org/md): 507 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/md/tenders)
- [Finland](https://asktender.org/fi): 981 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/fi/tenders)
- [Lithuania](https://asktender.org/lt): 1,514 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/lt/tenders)
- [El Salvador](https://asktender.org/sv): 496 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/sv/tenders)
- [Norway](https://asktender.org/no): 793 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/no/tenders)
- [Estonia](https://asktender.org/ee): 458 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/ee/tenders)
- [Croatia](https://asktender.org/hr): 344 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/hr/tenders)
- [Slovenia](https://asktender.org/si): 360 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/si/tenders)
- [Ireland](https://asktender.org/ie): 854 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/ie/tenders)
- [New Zealand](https://asktender.org/nz): 404 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/nz/tenders)
- [Jordan](https://asktender.org/jo): 275 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/jo/tenders)
- [Israel](https://asktender.org/il): 132 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/il/tenders)
- [Slovakia](https://asktender.org/sk): 364 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/sk/tenders)
- [Denmark](https://asktender.org/dk): 450 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/dk/tenders)
- [Austria](https://asktender.org/at): 693 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/at/tenders)
- [Hungary](https://asktender.org/hu): 330 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/hu/tenders)
- [Qatar](https://asktender.org/qa): 200 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/qa/tenders)
- [Luxembourg](https://asktender.org/lu): 218 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/lu/tenders)
- [Malta](https://asktender.org/mt): 331 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/mt/tenders)
- [Mauritius](https://asktender.org/mu): 97 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/mu/tenders)
- [Zambia](https://asktender.org/zm): 88 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/zm/tenders)
- [Cyprus](https://asktender.org/cy): 222 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/cy/tenders)
- [North Macedonia](https://asktender.org/mk): 73 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/mk/tenders)
- [Hong Kong](https://asktender.org/hk): 52 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/hk/tenders)
- [Iceland](https://asktender.org/is): 44 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/is/tenders)
- [Ghana](https://asktender.org/gh): 76 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/gh/tenders)
- [Liberia](https://asktender.org/lr): 16 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/lr/tenders)
- [Liechtenstein](https://asktender.org/li): 4 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/li/tenders)
- [Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://asktender.org/ba): 1 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/ba/tenders)
- [Montenegro](https://asktender.org/me): 2 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/me/tenders)
- [Türkiye](https://asktender.org/tr): 2 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/tr/tenders)
- [Barbados](https://asktender.org/bb): 1 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/bb/tenders)
- [Serbia](https://asktender.org/rs): 3 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/rs/tenders)
- [French Polynesia](https://asktender.org/pf): 1 open tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/pf/tenders)
- [Georgia](https://asktender.org/ge): public tenders; [browse](https://asktender.org/ge/tenders)

## Contract awards, buyers and suppliers

Who bought what and who won it: 56,243,316 public contract awards from 88 countries, from official publications (TED, the World Bank, national Open Contracting feeds, USAspending). Values are shown per currency and never converted; for TED awards only counts and median contract sizes are given. US federal grants are listed separately from contracts. Individuals are never named.

- [All contract awards, by country](https://asktender.org/awards)
- [Colombia](https://asktender.org/co/awards): 12,974,043 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/co/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/co/suppliers)
- [Philippines](https://asktender.org/ph/awards): 5,484,090 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/ph/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/ph/suppliers)
- [Chile](https://asktender.org/cl/awards): 4,172,280 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/cl/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/cl/suppliers)
- [France](https://asktender.org/fr/awards): 2,672,710 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/fr/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/fr/suppliers)
- [Ecuador](https://asktender.org/ec/awards): 2,392,326 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/ec/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/ec/suppliers)
- [Italy](https://asktender.org/it/awards): 2,342,083 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/it/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/it/suppliers)
- [Peru](https://asktender.org/pe/awards): 2,018,373 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/pe/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/pe/suppliers)
- [United States](https://asktender.org/us/awards): 1,971,594 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/us/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/us/suppliers)
- [Brazil](https://asktender.org/br/awards): 1,827,441 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/br/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/br/suppliers)
- [Germany](https://asktender.org/de/awards): 1,711,254 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/de/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/de/suppliers)
- [Portugal](https://asktender.org/pt/awards): 1,667,036 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/pt/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/pt/suppliers)
- [Poland](https://asktender.org/pl/awards): 1,611,878 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/pl/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/pl/suppliers)
- [Guatemala](https://asktender.org/gt/awards): 1,341,664 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/gt/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/gt/suppliers)
- [Romania](https://asktender.org/ro/awards): 1,315,492 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/ro/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/ro/suppliers)
- [Indonesia](https://asktender.org/id/awards): 1,093,107 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/id/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/id/suppliers)
- [United Kingdom](https://asktender.org/uk/awards): 1,020,516 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/uk/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/uk/suppliers)
- [Ukraine](https://asktender.org/ua/awards): 887,269 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/ua/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/ua/suppliers)
- [Canada](https://asktender.org/ca/awards): 885,219 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/ca/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/ca/suppliers)
- [Australia](https://asktender.org/au/awards): 858,958 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/au/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/au/suppliers)
- [Uruguay](https://asktender.org/uy/awards): 771,062 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/uy/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/uy/suppliers)
- [Czechia](https://asktender.org/cz/awards): 766,912 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/cz/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/cz/suppliers)
- [Croatia](https://asktender.org/hr/awards): 592,332 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/hr/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/hr/suppliers)
- [Dominican Republic](https://asktender.org/do/awards): 503,368 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/do/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/do/suppliers)
- [Bulgaria](https://asktender.org/bg/awards): 495,146 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/bg/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/bg/suppliers)
- [Spain](https://asktender.org/es/awards): 456,581 contract awards; [buyers](https://asktender.org/es/buyers), [suppliers](https://asktender.org/es/suppliers)

Company families: 2,776 parent companies whose companies win public contracts, each page adding up every company in the family in every country (membership from GLEIF, the global register of legal entities).

- [All company families](https://asktender.org/companies)
- [Pelion](https://asktender.org/companies/pelion): 3 companies, 73,365 public contracts in 13 countries
- [Fresenius](https://asktender.org/companies/fresenius): 42 companies, 56,278 public contracts in 26 countries
- [PHOENIX Pharmahandel](https://asktender.org/companies/phoenix-pharmahandel): 7 companies, 46,472 public contracts in 9 countries
- [Johnson & Johnson](https://asktender.org/companies/johnson-johnson): 47 companies, 40,439 public contracts in 26 countries
- [Siemens](https://asktender.org/companies/siemens): 152 companies, 36,402 public contracts in 49 countries
- [Abbott Laboratories](https://asktender.org/companies/abbott-laboratories): 42 companies, 31,653 public contracts in 31 countries
- [Stellantis](https://asktender.org/companies/stellantis): 13 companies, 25,778 public contracts in 8 countries
- [Medtronic](https://asktender.org/companies/medtronic): 3 companies, 21,833 public contracts in 12 countries
- [Sanofi](https://asktender.org/companies/sanofi): 17 companies, 20,504 public contracts in 24 countries
- [B. Braun Holding](https://asktender.org/companies/b-braun-holding): 5 companies, 19,056 public contracts in 5 countries
- [Pfizer](https://asktender.org/companies/pfizer): 27 companies, 14,136 public contracts in 20 countries
- [Thales](https://asktender.org/companies/thales): 39 companies, 12,727 public contracts in 33 countries
- [Stryker](https://asktender.org/companies/stryker): 8 companies, 11,403 public contracts in 15 countries
- [Electricite de France](https://asktender.org/companies/electricite-de-france): 25 companies, 8,921 public contracts in 10 countries
- [Bayer](https://asktender.org/companies/bayer): 22 companies, 8,825 public contracts in 24 countries


## Guides

- [Which countries' companies can bid on which governments' tenders: the WTO GPA and trade agreements explained](https://asktender.org/guides/which-countries-can-bid-on-which-government-tenders): Who can bid for public contracts in another country in 2026: the WTO Government Procurement Agreement's 22 parties and their thresholds, the trade agreements with procurement chapters (CPTPP, CETA, EU–Mercosur, UK–India, US FTAs, UAE CEPAs and more), what happens to companies from countries that aren't covered in the EU, US, Canada, UK, Poland, Australia and Korea, and the practical routes in.
- [How to bid for EU public tenders on TED: one guide for all 27 countries](https://asktender.org/guides/how-to-bid-for-eu-public-tenders-on-ted): How public procurement works across all 27 EU countries in 2026: TED and eForms, the 2026 thresholds, open, restricted and negotiated procedures and their minimum deadlines, the ESPD and e-Certis, exclusion grounds, consortia and reliance on other firms, award and remedies, which non-EU companies have access after the Kolin ruling, and EU-funded tenders outside Europe.
- [Can companies from outside the EU bid for EU public tenders? Country by country](https://asktender.org/guides/non-eu-companies-bidding-for-eu-public-tenders): Which non-EU companies have a right to bid for public contracts in the EU, EEA and Switzerland in 2026: the 22 WTO GPA parties, trade agreements with procurement chapters (CETA, Japan, UK, Singapore, Viet Nam, Chile, New Zealand, Ukraine, Mercosur), what the EU Court's Kolin ruling means for Chinese, Indian and Turkish bidders, the China medical-devices exclusion, foreign-subsidy notifications, Russia sanctions, practical steps, and the proposed EU Public Procurement Act.
- [How to win World Bank-financed contracts, and how the other development banks compare](https://asktender.org/guides/how-to-win-world-bank-financed-contracts): How World Bank-financed procurement works in 2026 under the 7th edition of the Procurement Regulations: who buys, where notices appear, who is eligible, methods and quality weighting, domestic preference and local labour, bid and performance security, joint ventures, standstill and complaints, contract-award data by supplier country, and a side-by-side comparison of who can bid at ADB, AfDB, AIIB, IDB, EBRD and IsDB.
- [Bidding as a consortium or joint venture: the rules in 20 countries](https://asktender.org/guides/consortium-and-joint-venture-bidding-rules): How joint bids work in public procurement in 2026, country by country: whether consortia need a legal form, liability, lead-member rules, combining turnover and experience, relying on another company's capacity, subcontracting limits, and restrictions on foreign members, across the EU, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the UAE and World Bank-financed contracts.
- [Selling IT, software and cloud services to governments abroad: certifications, data rules and marketplaces in 12 countries](https://asktender.org/guides/selling-it-software-and-cloud-to-governments): What an IT, software or cloud company needs to sell to governments in 2026, country by country: the US (FedRAMP's new certification classes, CMMC 2.0, Section 889, TAA, Section 508), the UK, the EU (NIS2, EUCS, the proposed Cloud and AI Development Act, data transfers), France (SecNumCloud), Germany (C5), Canada, Australia (IRAP, Hosting Certification Framework), Japan (ISMAP), Korea (CSAP and N2SF), Singapore, India (MeitY empanelment, CERT-In) and the UAE (Dubai DESC).
- [Selling medical devices and supplies to public hospitals abroad: approvals and procurement rules in 12 markets](https://asktender.org/guides/selling-medical-devices-to-public-health-systems): What a medical device or supplies company needs to sell to public hospitals in 2026, market by market: the regulatory approval and local representative each market requires (EU MDR/IVDR and EUDAMED, UK UKCA and CE recognition, US FDA and QMSR, Health Canada, TGA, PMDA, MFDS, ANVISA, CDSCO, the UAE's new Emirates Drug Establishment, SFDA, NMPA), how public health buying is organised (NHS Supply Chain, VA schedules, HealthShare, NUPCO, Rafed, SUS, GeM), and the origin rules and preferences that decide who can win.
- [Bidding for public construction contracts abroad: licensing, qualification, bonds and local rules in 15 countries](https://asktender.org/guides/bidding-for-public-construction-contracts-abroad): What a contractor needs to bid for public works in another country in 2026: who needs a licence or classification (Spain's clasificación, Italy's SOA, Japan's construction licence and keishin, Singapore's BCA registry, Saudi and Abu Dhabi classification, Dubai's new register) and who doesn't (UK, France, Netherlands, Poland), bond and guarantee levels (US Miller Act, Canada, Brazil, France, Poland, Saudi Arabia), local-labour and apprentice rules, décennale insurance, Germany's construction withholding tax, and development-bank works rules.
- [How US companies can bid for EU public tenders: what the WTO GPA covers, and what it doesn't](https://asktender.org/guides/us-companies-bidding-for-eu-public-tenders): What US companies can and can't bid for in the EU in 2026 under the WTO Government Procurement Agreement: EU institutions and national governments (covered), regional and local authorities (not covered for US services and works), utilities sector by sector (electricity and ports yes; water, airports, rail and urban transport no), works concessions, the SME challenge carve-out, the Kolin ruling and Utilities Directive Article 85, the EU's 2026 Public Procurement Act proposal, and why an EU subsidiary is the strongest route.
- [How to bid on government tenders in India](https://asktender.org/in/guides/how-to-bid-on-government-tenders): A step-by-step guide to bidding on Indian government tenders: where tenders are published, portal registration and DSC, eligibility, EMD, submission, evaluation and award — with the rules behind each step.
- [How to register on GeM as a seller](https://asktender.org/in/guides/how-to-register-on-gem): Step-by-step GeM seller registration for 2026: who can register, the documents you need, the account and profile steps, what selling on GeM costs now that caution money is gone, and vendor assessment for OEMs.
- [What is EMD in a tender? Earnest Money Deposit explained](https://asktender.org/in/guides/what-is-emd): EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) is the refundable bid security for Indian government tenders — usually 2–5% of the estimated value. How much it is, who is exempt, how to pay it, and when you get it back.
- [Digital signature certificate (DSC) for e-tendering](https://asktender.org/in/guides/dsc-for-e-tendering): Which digital signature certificate you need to bid on Indian e-procurement portals, signing vs encryption, how to get a Class 3 DSC, what it costs, how to register it on CPPP and NIC portals — and why GeM doesn't need one.
- [MSME benefits in government tenders](https://asktender.org/in/guides/msme-benefits-in-government-tenders): The real advantages micro and small enterprises get in Indian government tenders — no EMD, free tender documents, the L1+15% purchase preference, the 25% buying target and 45-day payment — and the limits most MSMEs don't know about.
- [How UK companies can bid for Indian government tenders](https://asktender.org/in/guides/uk-companies-bidding-for-indian-government-tenders): How UK companies can win Indian central-government contracts under the UK–India trade agreement (CETA), in force since 15 July 2026: which buyers are covered, the thresholds, the Class-II local supplier route, registering on India's portals, and the preferences that still favour Indian bidders.
- [How foreign companies can bid for Indian government tenders: CPPP, GeM, Make in India and the routes in](https://asktender.org/in/guides/how-foreign-companies-can-bid-for-indian-government-tenders): How an overseas company can sell to the Indian government in 2026: registering on CPPP as a 'Foreign' bidder without a PAN, getting a Class 3 digital signature certificate by remote video KYC, why GeM needs an Indian entity (or a Deemed OEM partner), the Make in India local-content classes (50% and 20%) and the ₹200 crore global tender bar, the new FTA bid option for UK suppliers, bid and performance security, Indian agents, JVs and subsidiaries.
- [Every step to bid in India: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/in/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-india): The registrations, certificates and filings an Indian government tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: PAN, GST, Class 3 DSC, CPPP, GePNIC, IREPS and GeM accounts, vendor assessment, Udyam, NSIC and DPIIT, CA certificates with UDIN, local content, affidavits, Integrity Pact, EMD and performance security, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to register in SAM.gov and get a UEI](https://asktender.org/us/guides/how-to-register-in-sam-gov): Step-by-step SAM.gov entity registration for 2026: UEI-only vs full registration, the information you need, the extra NCAGE step for foreign companies, how long it takes, annual renewal — and why you never need to pay for it.
- [How to find and win US federal contracts](https://asktender.org/us/guides/how-to-win-federal-contracts): How US federal contracting works in 2026: where opportunities are posted on SAM.gov, what each notice type means, the new $15,000 and $350,000 thresholds, small-business set-asides, how bids are evaluated, and what foreign companies need to know.
- [US federal small-business set-asides explained: 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB and the rule of two](https://asktender.org/us/guides/small-business-set-asides): How US federal small-business set-asides work in 2026: the rule of two, the $15,000 and $350,000 thresholds, size standards and affiliation, the 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB/EDWOSB and SDVOSB programs and their 2025–2026 changes, sole-source limits, limits on subcontracting, mentor-protégé joint ventures, protests, and what foreign companies can and can't do.
- [How EU companies can bid for US federal and state government contracts](https://asktender.org/us/guides/eu-companies-bidding-for-us-federal-contracts): What European companies need to know to sell to the US government in 2026: the Trade Agreements Act thresholds ($174,000 goods and services, $6.683 million construction), substantial transformation and CBP origin rulings, Buy American price penalties below the threshold (20%, 30%, DoD 50%), DoD qualifying-country status (18 EU members), the Berry Amendment and specialty metals, the 37 states and federal utilities covered by the GPA, set-asides closed to foreign firms, and SAM registration.
- [Every step to bid in the United States: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/us/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-the-united-states): The documents and steps a US federal or state solicitation asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: Login.gov, EIN or NCAGE, SAM.gov registration and reps and certs, size status and SBA certifications, PIEE, NIST 800-171 and CMMC, GSA MAS pre-steps, state vendor registrations, signing authority, Buy American and TAA certificates, bid and Miller Act bonds, insurance, E-Verify and W-8BEN-E, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to find and bid for UK government contracts](https://asktender.org/uk/guides/how-to-bid-for-uk-government-contracts): How to find and win UK public-sector contracts under the Procurement Act 2023: Find a Tender, registering on the Central Digital Platform, the 2026 thresholds, procedures and time limits, how bids are assessed, 30-day payment — and what overseas suppliers, including Indian companies, need to know.
- [How to get onto UK public sector frameworks and dynamic markets](https://asktender.org/uk/guides/how-to-get-onto-uk-public-sector-frameworks): How UK public sector frameworks work under the Procurement Act 2023: standard and open frameworks, call-offs, dynamic markets, fees, the Government Commercial Agency's agreements (G-Cloud 15, DOS7, Technology Services 4), NHS, local-government and construction frameworks, reopening dates, social value, payment and cyber requirements, and what overseas suppliers need to know.
- [How Indian companies can bid for UK government contracts under the UK–India trade agreement](https://asktender.org/uk/guides/indian-companies-bidding-for-uk-government-contracts): What the UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (in force 15 July 2026) gives Indian suppliers in UK public procurement: which buyers are covered (central government, NHS trusts, devolved governments, airports and ports; not councils, the MoD or the Home Office), thresholds (£135,018 goods and services, £5,193,000 works), the 25 covered service categories, treaty state supplier rights and remedies, the SME challenge carve-out, and how to spot covered notices on Find a Tender.
- [Every step to bid in the United Kingdom: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/uk/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-the-united-kingdom): The documents and steps a UK public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: GOV.UK One Login, Central Digital Platform supplier information, exclusions and connected persons, the share code, buyer portals, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish portals, Form of Tender, Cyber Essentials, insurance, Carbon Reduction Plans, modern slavery statements and bonds, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public contracts in Germany](https://asktender.org/de/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-contracts-in-germany): How German public procurement (Vergabe) works in 2026: where tenders are published (oeffentlichevergabe.de, service.bund.de, TED), the 2026 thresholds and the new €50,000 direct-award limit, procedures and deadlines, eligibility and the competition register, the new federal wage law, and what non-EU companies, including Indian firms, can and can't bid on.
- [Bidding below the EU threshold in Germany: UVgO, VOB/A and the rules in all 16 states](https://asktender.org/de/guides/below-threshold-procurement-by-state): How German public contracts below the EU thresholds work in 2026: budget law, UVgO and VOB/A, the federal limits after the procurement acceleration law, and a 16-state table of direct-award, negotiated and restricted-tender limits for supplies, services and works, plus each state's wage-compliance law, where tenders are published, and which states offer a review procedure.
- [Every step to bid in Germany: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/de/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-germany): The documents and steps a German public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: platform registration, prequalification (PQ-VOB, AVPQ), the ESPD and self-declarations, submission in text form, tax and social-security certificates, SOKA-BAU, references, the § 48b exemption for construction, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [German public procurement glossary: Vergabe terms explained in English](https://asktender.org/de/guides/german-procurement-glossary): Plain-English definitions of the German terms you meet in public tenders in 2026: Vergabe, öffentliche and beschränkte Ausschreibung, Verhandlungsvergabe, Direktauftrag, Schwellenwert, Wertgrenzen, VOB/A, UVgO, GWB, VgV, Eignung, Bietergemeinschaft, Eignungsleihe, Präqualifizierung, Wettbewerbsregister, Tariftreue, Rüge, Vergabekammer and more.
- [How to bid for public contracts in France](https://asktender.org/fr/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-contracts-in-france): How French public procurement (marchés publics) works in 2026: where tenders are published (BOAMP, PLACE, TED), the 2026 thresholds, MAPA and formal procedures, the DUME, French-language bids, payment terms and advances, and what non-EU companies, including Indian firms, can and can't bid on.
- [How to respond to a French public tender, step by step: BOAMP, PLACE and buyer platforms](https://asktender.org/fr/guides/how-to-respond-to-a-french-public-tender-step-by-step): A practical 2026 walkthrough for French and foreign companies: setting up BOAMP alerts, registering on PLACE and other buyer platforms (with a foreign identifier instead of a SIRET), downloading the DCE, asking questions, building the DUME or DC1/DC2 file, the mémoire technique and price schedules, electronic signature rules for foreign certificates, the backup copy, submission and the receipt, rejection letters and debriefs, winners' certificates, Chorus Pro invoicing without a SIRET, and advance payments.
- [Every step to bid in France: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/fr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-france): The documents and steps a French public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: buyer-platform accounts, SIRET and Kbis, the qualified signature certificate, the DUME or DC1/DC2, DC4, groupement and délégation de pouvoir, the attestation de régularité fiscale and attestation de vigilance, décennale insurance, trade qualifications, Chorus Pro, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [French public procurement glossary: marchés publics terms explained in English](https://asktender.org/fr/guides/french-procurement-glossary): Plain-English definitions of the French terms you meet in public tenders in 2026: marché public, commande publique, MAPA, appel d'offres ouvert and restreint, DCE, avis de marché, BOAMP, profil d'acheteur, DUME, DC1, DC2, DC4, groupement conjoint and solidaire, mandataire, sous-traitance, offre anormalement basse, avance, retenue de garantie, référé précontractuel and more.
- [How to bid for public contracts in Spain](https://asktender.org/es/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-contracts-in-spain): How Spanish public procurement (contratación pública) works in 2026: PLACSP and the regional platforms, the 2026 thresholds, minor contracts and the simplified procedures, ROLECE registration and works classification, guarantees, the special appeal, payment terms, and what non-EU companies, including Indian firms, face under article 68 of the LCSP.
- [Spain's ROLECE register and contractor classification, step by step](https://asktender.org/es/guides/rolece-registration-and-contractor-classification): How Spanish and foreign companies register on ROLECE, Spain's official register of bidders (free, any nationality, 3-month maximum), and obtain contractor classification for works of €500,000 or more: works groups A–K and subgroups, categories 1–6, how the category is calculated, the documents, the 6-month process on eclasificacion, annual and three-yearly upkeep, joint ventures (UTEs), the 2026 rule letting 22 subgroups count 10 years of experience, and Catalonia's RELIC.
- [Every step to bid in Spain: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/es/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-spain): The documents and steps a Spanish public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the NIF, PLACSP registration, the notarial power for your signer, the FNMT certificate and AutoFirma, ROLECE and classification, the DEUC and declarations, the PLACSP bid tool, the AEAT and TGSS certificates, the performance guarantee, REA and FACe, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [Spanish public procurement glossary: contratación pública terms explained in English](https://asktender.org/es/guides/spanish-procurement-glossary): Plain-English definitions of the Spanish terms you meet in public tenders in 2026: LCSP, contrato menor, procedimiento abierto simplificado and sumario, pliegos, perfil de contratante, PLACSP, DEUC, ROLECE, clasificación, solvencia, UTE, garantía provisional and definitiva, baja temeraria, recurso especial, TACRC and more.
- [How to bid for public contracts in Italy](https://asktender.org/it/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-contracts-in-italy): How Italian public procurement (appalti pubblici) works in 2026: the 2023 Procurement Code and its 2024 corrective decree, direct awards and negotiated procedures, ANAC's digital system and certified platforms, MePA, SOA qualification for works, guarantees, mandatory price revision, appeals, and what non-EU companies, including Indian firms, can expect.
- [Italy's SOA qualification and the MePA marketplace, step by step](https://asktender.org/it/guides/soa-qualification-and-mepa-marketplace): How Italian and foreign companies qualify for Italian public contracts in 2026: SOA certification for works of €150,000 or more (OG and OS categories, the ten value classes from €258,000 to unlimited, the 15-year track record, ISO 9001, the 5-year validity and 3-year check), when foreign firms can skip SOA, and how to register and get enabled on Consip's MePA marketplace (eIDAS signature, PEC, catalogue, direct orders, Trattativa Diretta and RdO), plus Convenzioni, framework agreements and SDAPA.
- [Every step to bid in Italy: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/it/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-italy): The documents and steps an Italian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the visura camerale, PEC, digital identity and qualified signature, the notarial procura, Acquisti in Rete, MePA enablement and the buyers' certified platforms, SOA and the white list, the DGUE, the ANAC contribution and stamp duty, the provisional guarantee, FVOE checks, the DURC, anti-mafia checks and the traceability declaration, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [Italian public procurement glossary: appalti pubblici terms explained in English](https://asktender.org/it/guides/italian-procurement-glossary): Plain-English definitions of the Italian terms you meet in public tenders in 2026: Codice dei contratti pubblici, stazione appaltante, affidamento diretto, procedura negoziata senza bando, procedura aperta, bando and disciplinare, CIG, ANAC, BDNCP, piattaforma certificata, MePA, DGUE, FVOE, SOA, RTI, avvalimento, garanzia provvisoria and definitiva, soccorso istruttorio, revisione prezzi, anticipazione, TAR and more.
- [How to bid for public contracts in the Netherlands](https://asktender.org/nl/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-contracts-in-the-netherlands): How Dutch public procurement (aanbesteden) works in 2026: TenderNed and how foreign firms register, EU thresholds and the Dutch below-threshold bands, the 45-day minimum for open tenders, the UEA and the certificate of conduct (GVA), proportionality rules, the 20-day standstill and complaints, payment, and what non-EU companies, including Indian firms, can expect.
- [Every step to bid in the Netherlands: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/nl/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-the-netherlands): The documents and steps a Dutch public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: a TenderNed account (eHerkenning or the foreign route), the UEA, submission with an SMS code, the Gedragsverklaring Aanbesteden, the Belastingdienst tax statement, financial evidence, SNA, VCA, CO2-Prestatieladder and ISO, chain-liability statements, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [Dutch public procurement glossary: aanbesteden terms explained in English](https://asktender.org/nl/guides/dutch-procurement-glossary): Plain-English definitions of the Dutch terms you meet in public tenders in 2026: aanbesteden, Aanbestedingswet, Gids Proportionaliteit, ARW 2016, openbare and niet-openbare procedure, meervoudig onderhands, enkelvoudig onderhands, TenderNed, UEA, Eigen Verklaring, Gedragsverklaring Aanbesteden, combinatie, beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding, Social Return, opschortende termijn, kort geding and more.
- [How to bid for public contracts in Sweden](https://asktender.org/se/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-contracts-in-sweden): How Swedish public procurement (offentlig upphandling) works in 2026: LOU and the other acts, the 2026 thresholds in SEK and the SEK 700,000 direct-award limit, the registered advertising databases, time limits, bid language, labour conditions, the standstill and free court review, payment, and what non-EU companies, including Indian firms, can expect before and after the proposed 2027 rules.
- [Every step to bid in Sweden: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/se/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-sweden): The documents and steps a Swedish public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: accounts on Mercell, TendSign and the other registered databases, e-signatures, the ESPD, references, commitment letters and fullmakt, Skatteverket's SKV 4820 form, the registreringsbevis, F-skatt, posted-worker notifications and A1, personalliggare, security agreements and Peppol e-invoicing, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs and how long it takes.
- [Swedish public procurement glossary: offentlig upphandling terms explained in English](https://asktender.org/se/guides/swedish-procurement-glossary): Plain-English definitions of the Swedish terms you meet in public tenders in 2026: offentlig upphandling, LOU, LUF, LUK, LUFS, direktupphandling, tröskelvärde, öppet förfarande, annonsdatabas, upphandlingsdokument, ESPD, F-skatt, ramavtal, tilldelningsbeslut, avtalsspärr, överprövning, förvaltningsrätt, arbetsrättsliga villkor and more.
- [How to bid for public contracts in Poland](https://asktender.org/pl/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-contracts-in-poland): How Polish public procurement (zamówienia publiczne) works in 2026: the new 170,000 PLN threshold, e-Zamówienia and the BZP, basic mode and EU procedures, bid security (wadium), Polish-language bids and qualified e-signatures, KIO appeals, and why companies from countries such as India are now rejected unless the buyer opts in.
- [Every step to bid in Poland: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/pl/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-poland): The documents and steps a Polish public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the e-Zamówienia account, a qualified e-signature, the JEDZ, sanctions declarations, the wadium, powers of attorney, the KRK, ZAS-W, ZUS and CRBR evidence, financial standing, references and licences, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [Polish public procurement glossary: zamówienia publiczne terms explained in English](https://asktender.org/pl/guides/polish-procurement-glossary): Plain-English definitions of the Polish terms you meet in public tenders in 2026: zamówienia publiczne, PZP, zamawiający, wykonawca, próg krajowy, tryb podstawowy, przetarg nieograniczony, zamówienie z wolnej ręki, SWZ, BZP, e-Zamówienia, JEDZ, wadium, zabezpieczenie należytego wykonania, konsorcjum, podmiot udostępniający zasoby, rażąco niska cena, odwołanie, KIO and more.
- [How to bid for public contracts in Brazil](https://asktender.org/br/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-contracts-in-brazil): How Brazilian public procurement (licitações) works in 2026 under Lei 14.133/2021: the PNCP national portal, pregão eletrônico and the other procedures, the 2026 direct-award values, minimum bid periods, SICAF registration for foreign companies, guarantees, small-business and national preferences, appeals and payment, the EU–Mercosur agreement, and what Indian companies can expect.
- [How a foreign company registers in SICAF and bids in Brazil, step by step](https://asktender.org/br/guides/sicaf-registration-for-foreign-companies): A step-by-step guide for foreign companies to Brazil's federal supplier register (SICAF) and Compras.gov.br in 2026: the foreign-supplier login with no CPF or gov.br account, the six registration levels, the legal representative in Brazil, translations and apostilles by country, bidding in a pregão eletrônico, private platforms, and what to expect on taxes and payment after you win.
- [How EU companies can bid for Brazilian government contracts under the EU–Mercosur agreement](https://asktender.org/br/guides/eu-companies-bidding-for-brazilian-government-contracts): What the EU–Mercosur interim trade agreement, applied by Brazil since 1 May 2026, gives EU companies in Brazilian public procurement: the federal bodies and 20 states plus the Federal District covered, thresholds (SDR 216,000 goods and services, SDR 8 million works), the services positive list, exclusions (SUS, municipalities, state companies), the protection for EU-owned Brazilian subsidiaries across all procurement, 40-day tender periods, the 10-day challenge right, and the preference margins and offsets Brazil keeps.
- [Every step to bid in Brazil: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/br/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-brazil): The documents and steps a Brazilian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: CNPJ and corporate acts, the gov.br account and ICP-Brasil certificate, SICAF levels I to VI, other PNCP-integrated platforms, the mandatory declarations, bid guarantee and consortium commitment, the federal tax certificate, CRF FGTS and CNDT, balance sheet and financial ratios, atestados, CREA, ART and CAT, the performance guarantee, sworn translation, apostille and contract signature, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [Brazilian public procurement glossary: licitação terms explained in English](https://asktender.org/br/guides/brazilian-procurement-glossary): Plain-English definitions of the Portuguese terms you meet in Brazilian public tenders in 2026: pregão eletrônico, concorrência, dispensa, inexigibilidade, edital, habilitação, ata de registro de preços, SICAF, PNCP, ME/EPP, margem de preferência, garantia, recurso and more, under Lei 14.133/2021.
- [How to bid for government contracts in Canada](https://asktender.org/ca/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-contracts-in-canada): How Canadian federal procurement works in 2026: CanadaBuys and SAP Business Network registration, trade-agreement thresholds, solicitation periods, ACANs, standing offers and supply arrangements, the new Buy Canadian and reciprocal procurement policies, security clearances, CITT complaints and the Procurement Ombud, payment, and why most Indian suppliers are now shut out of federal buys.
- [How to register on CanadaBuys and SAP Business Network and bid for federal contracts, step by step](https://asktender.org/ca/guides/how-to-register-on-canadabuys-and-sap-business-network): A practical 2026 walkthrough of selling to the Government of Canada for Canadian and foreign suppliers: free CanadaBuys alerts without an account, registering on SAP Business Network (one account per CRA business number), the Government of Canada questionnaire, getting a business number as a non-resident, responding in SAP Ariba, the Integrity Regime forms, the Federal Contractors Program, professional services supply arrangements (TBIPS, TSPS, ProServices), Indigenous set-asides, and the Buy Canadian and reciprocal procurement policies.
- [Every step to bid in Canada: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/ca/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-canada): The documents and steps a Canadian federal tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the reciprocal procurement check, SAP Business Network and the Government of Canada questionnaire, the CRA business number, Québec AMP authorization, controlled goods, integrity forms, Buy Canadian attestations, security screening, the employment equity agreement, bid bonds, CPCSC cyber certification, GST/HST registration, WSIB, COR and apostilles, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government contracts in Australia](https://asktender.org/au/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-contracts-in-australia): How Australian federal procurement works in 2026: the Commonwealth Procurement Rules of November 2025, AusTender, the new $125,000 threshold and the Australian-business-only rule below it, open and limited tenders, the 25-day minimum, the Indigenous Procurement Policy, ABN and tax requirements, complaints and court action, 20-day payment, and what Indian companies can and can't bid on.
- [How to register on AusTender and bid for Australian government contracts, step by step](https://asktender.org/au/guides/how-to-register-on-austender-step-by-step): A practical 2026 walkthrough of selling to the Australian Government for local and overseas companies: free AusTender registration (no ABN needed), UNSPSC alerts and Planned Procurements, lodging a response (5 files per upload, the conclusive receipt, late-tender rules), conditions for participation, getting onto panels such as the MAS and People panels, the new Supplier Portal, the Commonwealth Contracting Suite, ABN and GST for foreign companies, DISP for defence, state portals, and 10-business-day payment from 2027.
- [Every step to bid in Australia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/au/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-australia): The documents and steps an Australian federal tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the AusTender account, state portals, the ABN, myID and RAM, the Statement of Tax Record, tax residency and Payment Times declarations, WGEA letters, Indigenous Participation Plans, SESPs, statutory declarations, insurance, WHS accreditation, DISP, security clearances, ASIC registration, GST and apostilles, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government contracts in Singapore](https://asktender.org/sg/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-contracts-in-singapore): How Singapore government procurement works in 2026: GeBIZ and how foreign companies register through Corppass, the S$6,000 / S$90,000 / S$1 million thresholds and Tender Lite, financial grading (GSR), BCA contractor registration for construction, price-quality evaluation, the GPAT challenge route, payment, and what the India–Singapore CECA does and doesn't give Indian firms.
- [How to register on GeBIZ and bid for Singapore government tenders, step by step](https://asktender.org/sg/guides/how-to-register-on-gebiz-step-by-step): A practical 2026 walkthrough of selling to the Singapore government on GeBIZ, for local and overseas companies: Corppass registration for a foreign entity without a UEN (documents, admins, Singpass Foreign user Accounts, 5–10 working days), GeBIZ Trading Partner sign-up, RSS alerts, responding to ITQs and ITTs (35 MB and 100 MB file limits, binding offers), Tender Lite up to S$1m, period contracts and framework agreements, debriefs, Vendors@Gov invoicing, BCA's contractor registry, and the GSR changes from October 2026.
- [Every step to bid in Singapore: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/sg/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-singapore): The documents and steps a Singapore government quotation or tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: Corppass and Singpass Foreign user Accounts, the GeBIZ Trading Partner and Authorised Representative accounts, the Supplier File Repository, ACRA registration, GSR financial grading, audited accounts, BCA contractor registration and the builder's licence, bizSAFE and ISO certificates, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Trust, CPF records, the binding GeBIZ response, security deposits, the Progressive Wage Mark, GST, Vendors@Gov, certified translations and apostilles, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government contracts in Japan](https://asktender.org/jp/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-contracts-in-japan): How Japanese government procurement works in 2026: the Government Procurement Portal and the Kanpo, the new 2026 thresholds, general competitive bidding and the 50-day bid period, the Unified Qualification for foreign companies, e-bidding certificates, complaints through CHANS, payment terms, and what the India–Japan CEPA does and doesn't give Indian firms.
- [How a foreign company gets Japan's Unified Qualification and bids on government tenders, step by step](https://asktender.org/jp/guides/unified-qualification-for-foreign-companies): A step-by-step guide for foreign companies to Japan's Unified Qualification for all ministries (全省庁統一資格) in 2026: categories and regions, documents, the scoring tables and A–D grades, exchange rates, processing and the Japanese-address requirement, e-bidding certificates, finding and reading tender notices, bidding, and after award.
- [Every step to bid in Japan: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/jp/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-japan): The documents and steps a Japanese government tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the corporate number and registry certificate, tax payment certificates, stand-alone financial statements, the Unified Qualification filing, the organised-crime pledge, the e-bidding certificate, GビズID, local and works qualifications, the construction licence and Management Matters Review, the bid power of attorney, bid and contract security, the qualified-invoice registration, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [Japanese government procurement glossary: 政府調達 terms explained in English](https://asktender.org/jp/guides/japanese-procurement-glossary): Plain-English definitions of the Japanese terms you meet in government tenders in 2026: 政府調達, 会計法, 予決令, 一般競争入札, 指名競争入札, 随意契約, 総合評価落札方式, 予定価格, 入札公告, 入札説明書, 仕様書, 全省庁統一資格, 調達ポータル, 官報, 入札保証金, 低入札価格調査, 建設業許可, 経営事項審査, 共同企業体 and more.
- [How to bid for government contracts in South Korea](https://asktender.org/kr/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-contracts-in-south-korea): How South Korean government procurement works in 2026: the Public Procurement Service and the next-generation KONEPS (Nara Marketplace), international-bidding thresholds for 2025–2026, competitive bidding, qualification review and comprehensive evaluation, foreign-supplier registration, bonds, objections, five-day payment, and what Indian companies can expect.
- [How to register on KONEPS and bid for Korean government tenders as a foreign company](https://asktender.org/kr/guides/how-to-register-on-koneps-as-a-foreign-company): How an overseas company registers on KONEPS (나라장터) as a 국외소재업체 in 2026, and bids in the Public Procurement Service's foreign-procurement (외자) tenders: the one registration document, Korean translation and notarisation, the deadline before each bid, the smartphone identity check on next-generation KONEPS and the postal or agent fallback, Korean agents and the bidder–supplier structure, 40-day notices, Incoterms, 5% bid and 10% performance bonds, payment by letter of credit, and what's closed to foreign firms.
- [Every step to bid in South Korea: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/kr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-south-korea): The documents and steps a South Korean government tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: business registration and the corporate registry certificate, sector licences, SME and direct-production confirmations, the business certificate from a designated CA, KONEPS registration and item numbers, employee bid agents, the integrity pledge, the bid bond or payment undertaking, identity-verified e-bidding, qualification-review evidence and credit reports, the performance bond, who can lawfully do each step, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [Korean government procurement glossary: 공공조달 terms explained in English](https://asktender.org/kr/guides/korean-procurement-glossary): Plain-English definitions of the Korean terms you meet in government tenders in 2026: 공공조달, 조달청 (PPS), 나라장터 (KONEPS), 국가계약법, 일반경쟁입찰, 제한경쟁, 지명경쟁, 수의계약, 적격심사, 종합심사낙찰제, 협상에 의한 계약, 다수공급자계약 (MAS), 국외소재업체, 입찰보증금, 계약보증금, 공동수급, 지역의무공동도급, 이의신청, 물가변동 and more.
- [How to bid for government contracts in the UAE](https://asktender.org/ae/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-contracts-in-the-uae): How UAE government procurement works in 2026: the federal procurement law and its 2025 regulation, the federal Digital Procurement Platform, Dubai eSupply and Abu Dhabi's ADGPG, supplier registration for foreign companies, In-Country Value (ICV) and SME preferences, bonds, grievances, and what the India–UAE CEPA's government procurement chapter actually gives Indian companies.
- [The UAE In-Country Value (ICV) certificate explained: how it's scored, how it affects tenders, and how to get one](https://asktender.org/ae/guides/in-country-value-icv-certificate): How the UAE National In-Country Value (ICV) programme works in 2026: who requires ICV, the scoring formula and bonuses, the certification process and the 25 approved certifying bodies, validity, how ICV is weighted in federal and ADNOC tenders, what foreign companies can expect, and the April 2026 decision making ICV mandatory.
- [How Indian companies can bid for UAE government contracts under the India–UAE CEPA](https://asktender.org/ae/guides/indian-companies-bidding-for-uae-government-contracts): What the India–UAE CEPA's government procurement chapter gives Indian companies in 2026: the 41 UAE federal entities covered, thresholds (SDR 134,000 goods and services), what's excluded (construction, oil and gas, medicines, ICV-programme purchases), the ban on requiring prior UAE experience, registering on the federal Digital Procurement Platform with UAE PASS, the 5-day grievance window, and the routes into Dubai, Abu Dhabi and ADNOC that the CEPA doesn't reach.
- [Every step to bid in the United Arab Emirates: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/ae/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-the-united-arab-emirates): The documents and steps a UAE government tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: UAE PASS, the federal Supplier Register on the Digital Procurement Platform, Dubai eSupply and ADGPG, trade licence and FTA tax registration, Nafis and the ICV certificate, audited IFRS statements, bid and performance bonds, signatory authorisations, attestation and Arabic translation, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Ukraine](https://asktender.org/ua/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-ukraine): A 2026 guide to Ukrainian public procurement for foreign and Ukrainian companies: Prozorro and the authorised e-platforms, the wartime 'Peculiarities' (Resolution 1178) and the new Law 4888-IX from March 2027, thresholds, how non-residents register and bid without a Ukrainian entity, the Russia/Belarus/Iran ban, Ukraine Facility eligibility, localisation and its exemptions, securities and AMCU complaints.
- [Every step to bid in Ukraine: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/ua/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-ukraine): The documents and steps a Ukrainian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the Unified State Register record and beneficial owners, screening for aggressor-state ownership, the corruption register and Ukraine Facility eligibility, registration on an authorised Prozorro e-platform and its balance, the KEP e-signature, the anti-corruption programme, the free-form exclusion statement, signatory authority, qualification evidence, localisation and proof of origin, Ukrainian translations, bid security, submission, 24-hour corrections, the winner's documents within 4 days, performance security and the contract, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government contracts in Taiwan](https://asktender.org/tw/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-contracts-in-taiwan): A 2026 guide to Taiwanese public procurement for foreign and local companies: the Government Procurement Act and the Public Construction Commission, the Government e-Procurement System (web.pcc.gov.tw), the NT$1.5 million publication threshold and WTO GPA coverage, when foreign and PRC suppliers may bid, Chinese-translation rules, bid and performance bonds, lowest-price and most-advantageous-tender awards, and protests and complaints.
- [Every step to bid in Taiwan: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/tw/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-taiwan): The documents and steps a Taiwanese government tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: registration proof and the unified business number, tax payment proof, credit proof, graded licences and specialist staff, the extra qualifications for special and huge-value procurement, the MOEA business certificate, the e-procurement account and tender e-receipt, eligibility declarations, joint-bidding agreements, the bid bond, paper or electronic submission, the opening authorisation, the performance bond and the hiring quota, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Greece](https://asktender.org/gr/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-greece): A 2026 guide to Greek public procurement for Greek and foreign companies: Law 4412/2016 and the Law 5218/2025 reform, the ESIDIS e-tendering system and the KIMDIS register, direct-award and EU thresholds, how EU and non-EU firms register without a Greek tax number, signatures, Greek-language and apostille rules, guarantees, payment and pre-judicial appeals to EADISY.
- [Every step to bid in Greece: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/gr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-greece): The documents and steps a Greek public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the ESIDIS account and users' access rights, the qualified-certificate signature, Greek translations and the apostille, the ESPD, solemn declarations, the authorisation or notarial power of attorney, consortium documents, the participation guarantee, the award documents (GEMI certificates, tax and social-security clearance, criminal records), the performance guarantee and the ESIDIS levy, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public contracts in Chile](https://asktender.org/cl/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-contracts-in-chile): A 2026 guide to selling to the Chilean state for Chilean and foreign companies: Ley 19.886 as modernised by Ley 21.634 (in force 12 Dec 2024), Mercado Público and the Registro de Proveedores (an 'Extranjeros' category, no RUT needed to register), Compra Ágil and tender thresholds in UTM, bid and performance guarantees, 30-day payment, consortia (UTP), free trade agreements and the Tribunal de Contratación Pública.
- [Every step to bid in Chile: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/cl/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-chile): The documents and steps a Chilean public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the Mercado Público login and company link, SII inicio de actividades, the Registro de Proveedores sworn declaration and paid accreditation, staying hábil, MOP and MINVU works registers, the declaración jurada para ofertar, the bid guarantee and UTP agreement, the F30 and F30-1 labour certificates, the performance guarantee, the FEA and the RUT for foreign winners, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Bangladesh](https://asktender.org/bd/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-bangladesh): A 2026 guide to Bangladeshi public procurement for foreign and local companies: the Public Procurement Act 2006 as amended in 2025 and 2026, the new Public Procurement Rules 2025, the national e-GP system and how international tenderers register, value bands and price rules, the 15% domestic preference, local agent and joint-venture requirements, tender and performance security, and complaints to BPPA review panels.
- [Every step to bid in Bangladesh: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/bd/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-bangladesh): The documents and steps a Bangladeshi public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: RJSC incorporation, the trade licence, e-TIN and BIN, the owner's authorisation for your e-GP admin, e-GP registration and Class-I attestation, enlistment for limited-tendering works, the tender document fee, tender security, the tax return acknowledgement, audited accounts on ICAB's DVS, the bank's line-of-credit letter, affidavits, JV agreements, Final Submission, performance security and beneficial ownership, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public contracts in Colombia](https://asktender.org/co/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-contracts-in-colombia): A 2026 guide to selling to the Colombian state for Colombian and foreign companies: Ley 80, Ley 1150 and Decreto 1082 (as amended to 2026), SECOP II and the Tienda Virtual, procedures and thresholds in SMMLV (COP 1,750,905 in 2026), why foreign firms without a branch don't need the RUP, apostille and translation rules, the Ley 816 national-industry points, Mipyme-only calls under US$125,000, guarantees and challenges.
- [Every step to bid in Colombia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/co/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-colombia): The documents and steps a Colombian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the SECOP II supplier account, the RUP, the certificado de existencia y representación legal, financial statements and capacity indicators, the Mipyme and bonus certificates, the RPBN, the cover letter, poder especial and consorcio agreement, the parafiscales certificate, experience and capacidad residual, the bid guarantee, the Procuraduría, Contraloría and police checks, official translations and apostilles, contract approval on SECOP II, the garantía de cumplimiento, the branch and the RUT, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Switzerland](https://asktender.org/ch/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-switzerland): A 2026 guide to Swiss public procurement for Swiss and foreign companies: the federal BöB and the cantonal IVöB 2019, simap.ch, the 2026–2027 thresholds in CHF, which countries' companies are covered at federal, cantonal and municipal level, bid languages, labour and equal-pay rules at the place of performance, securities and payment, the most-advantageous-tender award, and appeals within 20 days.
- [Every step to bid in Switzerland: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/ch/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-switzerland): The documents and steps a Swiss public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the simap.ch login and tenderer organisation, the UID or DUNS number and commercial-register extract, the BKB self-declaration, Logib equal-pay evidence, place-of-performance working conditions, bid language, consortium agreements, online or paper submission, tax and social-contribution confirmations, the debt-collection register extract, posted-worker notification and federal e-invoicing, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Portugal](https://asktender.org/pt/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-portugal): A 2026 guide to Portuguese public procurement for Portuguese and foreign companies, updated for the Código dos Contratos Públicos reform in force from 1 October 2026 (Decreto-Lei 177/2026): the new direct-award and invited-quote thresholds, the licensed e-platforms (VortalGOV, acinGov, ComprasPT, anoGov), qualified signatures and Portuguese-language bids, 'once only' qualification documents, the caução and its new waiver, 30-day payment, and challenges and the Tribunal de Contas visto.
- [Every step to bid in Portugal: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/pt/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-portugal): The documents and steps a Portuguese public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the licensed platform account, the NIF, a qualified signature for each signatory, proof of powers (procuração), the Anexo I declaration and the ESPD, consortium commitments, tax and social-security status, criminal records, the certidão permanente, the IMPIC alvará or certificado for works, the caução, accident insurance and the RCBE, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Czechia](https://asktender.org/cz/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-czechia): A 2026 guide to Czech public procurement for Czech and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Act (ZZVZ, Act 134/2016) as amended to 2025, the NEN e-tool and other certified platforms, small-scale contract limits of CZK 3 million and CZK 9 million, the 2026–2027 thresholds in CZK, foreign-supplier registration without a Czech ID, translations, bid security, payment, evaluation, and objections and ÚOHS petitions with their deposit.
- [Every step to bid in Czechia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/cz/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-czechia): The documents and steps a Czech public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: a recognised electronic signature, NEN or e-tool registration, the JEO or čestné prohlášení, the sanctions declaration, the jistota, reference lists and authorisations, the criminal-record extract, tax and ČSSZ confirmations, beneficial ownership and the register of contracts, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Romania](https://asktender.org/ro/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-romania): A 2026 guide to Romanian public procurement for Romanian and foreign companies: Law 98/2016 and its implementing norms, the mandatory SEAP/SICAP platform (e-licitatie.ro) and how foreign companies register, direct-purchase limits of RON 270,120 and RON 900,400, the 2026–2027 EU thresholds in RON, which countries' companies are eligible, bid and performance guarantees, 30-day payment, award criteria and abnormally low prices, and challenges through the CNSC or the courts.
- [Every step to bid in Romania: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/ro/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-romania): The documents and steps a Romanian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the qualified electronic signature, SEAP/SICAP registration, authorised translations and legalised copies, the DUAE, the conflict-of-interest and sanctions declarations, the împuternicire, the participation guarantee, the ONRC certificat constatator, the ANAF and local tax certificates, the cazier judiciar and the performance guarantee, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in South Africa](https://asktender.org/za/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-south-africa): A 2026 guide to South African public procurement for South African and foreign companies: the framework after the Constitutional Court struck down the Public Procurement Act 2024 (PFMA, MFMA, PPPFA and the 2022 Preferential Procurement Regulations), the Central Supplier Database and eTender portal, quotation and bidding thresholds, the 80/20 and 90/10 preference-point systems and specific goals, CSD registration and tax status for foreign companies, CIDB grading for construction, 30-day payment, guarantees, and how to challenge an award.
- [Every step to bid in South Africa: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/za/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-south-africa): The documents and steps a South African public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the Central Supplier Database, the eTender login, the SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN, CIPC filings, CIDB, PSIRA and NHBRC registration, B-BBEE affidavits and certificates, the SBD and MBD forms, certified copies, joint-venture agreements, submission, performance security, external-company registration and apostilles, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Belgium](https://asktender.org/be/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-belgium): A 2026 guide to Belgian public procurement for Belgian and foreign companies: the Law of 17 June 2016 and its Royal Decrees, the federal e-Procurement platform and the Bulletin des Adjudications, the €30,000 low-value limit and €140,000 negotiated-procedure ceiling, the 2026–2027 EU thresholds, bid languages by region, the ESPD only above EU thresholds, the qualified signature on the submission report, tax and social-security checks for foreign firms, the 5% performance security, the single 30-day payment period, and the 15-day standstill and Council of State challenges.
- [Every step to bid in Belgium: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/be/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-belgium): The documents and steps a Belgian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the e-Procurement account and enterprise link, the KBO/BCE number, works accreditation, the qualified signature on the submission report and the procuration for a mandataire, the ESPD, the Telemarc debt check, foreign certificates, VCA and ISO, sworn translations, insurance, the performance security, 30bis, Limosa and e-invoicing, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Saudi Arabia](https://asktender.org/sa/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-saudi-arabia): A 2026 guide to Saudi government procurement for Saudi and foreign companies: the Government Tenders and Procurement Law (M/128) and the new law published 4 September 2026, the Etimad portal, procedures and SAR thresholds, the regional-headquarters rule and its exemptions, bid and performance guarantees, LCGPA local-content preferences, and how to challenge an award.
- [Every step to bid in Saudi Arabia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/sa/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-saudi-arabia): The documents and steps a Saudi government tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: MISA licence and commercial registration, Chamber, ZATCA, GOSI and Nitaqat certificates, Etimad registration, Balady contractor classification, NUPCO, the tender booklet, local-content commitments, the initial and final guarantees, Najiz powers of attorney, apostille and Arabic translation, joint bids and subcontracting approval, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Latvia](https://asktender.org/lv/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-latvia): A 2026 guide to Latvian public procurement for Latvian and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Law and its 2026–2028 amendments, IUB notices and the EIS e-tendering system, national and EU thresholds, small procurements, the Russia/Belarus origin ban and new exclusion grounds, EIS registration for foreign firms, bid security caps, 30-day payment and Peppol e-invoicing, and how to complain to the Procurement Monitoring Bureau.
- [Every step to bid in Latvia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/lv/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-latvia): The documents and steps a Latvian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: EIS registration and users, the qualified e-signature, the ESPD, references, a pilnvara, certified Latvian translations, bid security, the e-certificate check or home-country certificates, sanctions and beneficial-owner information, the Construction Merchants Register, performance security and Peppol e-invoicing, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs and how long it takes.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Uruguay](https://asktender.org/uy/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-uruguay): A 2026 guide to Uruguayan public procurement for Uruguayan and foreign companies: the TOCAF as amended by the 2025–2029 budget law, ARCE and comprasestatales.gub.uy, the 2026 thresholds in pesos for direct purchase, price competitions and tenders, RUPE registration for non-resident foreign firms, Spanish-language bids, the 8% national-industry preference and SME margins, bid and performance guarantees, evaluation, the EU–Mercosur agreement and GPA observer status, and administrative challenges and court action.
- [Every step to bid in Uruguay: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/uy/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-uruguay): The documents and steps a Uruguayan public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: RUPE registration and the move from EN INGRESO to ACTIVO, Formulario 0 and the bank-transfer contract, the notarial certificate of existence and representation, the carta poder, DGI, BPS and BSE status, RNEOP for public works, the SICE online offer, guarantees, preference declarations, the certificate of origin and Gestión de Contratos, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in the Dominican Republic](https://asktender.org/do/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-the-dominican-republic): A 2026 guide to Dominican public procurement for Dominican and foreign companies under the new Ley 47-25 (in force January 2026) and Decreto 52-26: the SECP electronic system, the new procedures and the 2026 RD$ thresholds aligned with DR-CAFTA, provisional RPE registration for foreign bidders, Spanish and English tenders under DR-CAFTA, the 1% bid security and 4% performance guarantee, 30-day payment, the 30% MIPYME set-aside, and the new reconsideration and DGCP appeal process.
- [Every step to bid in the Dominican Republic: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/do/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-the-dominican-republic): The documents and steps a Dominican public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: your SECP user, the RNC and registro mercantil, RPE registration (provisional for foreign firms), the beneficial-ownership declaration, DGII and TSS status, MIPYME certificates, the notarised power, Sobre A and Sobre B, the 1% bid security, the collusion-free declaration, the consortium act, the definitive RPE for foreign winners and the performance guarantee, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Bulgaria](https://asktender.org/bg/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-bulgaria): A 2026 guide to Bulgarian public procurement for Bulgarian and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Act (ZOP), the CAIS EOP e-procurement platform, thresholds after Bulgaria's switch to the euro, procedures and time limits, who can bid and in what language, the absent bid bond and the 10% performance guarantee cap, evaluation and abnormally low tenders, and appeals to the Commission for Protection of Competition (KZK).
- [Every step to bid in Bulgaria: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/bg/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-bulgaria): The documents and steps a Bulgarian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the qualified electronic signature (КЕП), CAIS EOP registration, the ЕЕДОП, the offshore and sanctions declarations, translations and powers of attorney, the encrypted submission, the criminal record certificate, the NAP and municipal tax certificates, the Labour Inspectorate certificate and the performance guarantee, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Kenya](https://asktender.org/ke/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-kenya): A 2026 guide to Kenyan public procurement for Kenyan and foreign companies: the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and Regulations 2020, the e-GP system and tenders.go.ke, method thresholds in KES, the KES 500 million and KES 1 billion citizen-contractor reservations, the 40% local-sourcing rule, margins of preference, AGPO, securities, payment terms and PPARB reviews.
- [Every step to bid in Kenya: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/ke/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-kenya): The documents and steps a Kenyan public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: Business Registration Service registration, the CR12, the KRA PIN and Tax Compliance Certificate, the e-GP Authorized Person and supplier account, AGPO, NCA and ICTA registration, the signatory power of attorney, the standard forms, tender security, digital signatures, beneficial ownership, performance security, NCA project registration and legalisation, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Moldova](https://asktender.org/md/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-moldova): A 2026 guide to Moldovan public procurement for Moldovan and foreign companies: Law 131/2015 now and the EU-aligned Law 325/2025 from 1 January 2027, the remedies law in force since April 2026, the MTender system and its certified platforms, thresholds in MDL, registration and e-signatures for foreign bidders, WTO GPA access, bid and performance guarantees, evaluation, and how to complain to ANSC.
- [Every step to bid in Moldova: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/md/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-moldova): The documents and steps a Moldovan public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the State Register extract, registration and the platform contract on a certified MTender platform, the qualified electronic signature and the procură for a signing employee, the DUAE, experience and financial evidence, the consortium agreement, the bid guarantee, Romanian translations, uploading signed offers, the e-auction, the State Fiscal Service certificate, the performance guarantee and signing the contract through MSign, with who can lawfully handle each step.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Finland](https://asktender.org/fi/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-finland): A 2026 guide to Finnish public procurement for Finnish and foreign companies, updated for Act 519/2026: the Act on Public Procurement and Concession Contracts (hankintalaki), HILMA and the Cloudia/Tarjouspalvelu.fi tendering systems, the national thresholds (€60,000 goods and services, €150,000 works) and the 2026 EU thresholds, the new lots and single-bid rules from 1 October 2026, language and the ESPD, the Contractor's Obligations and Liability Act, securities and 30-day payment, and correction requests and Market Court appeals within 14 days.
- [Every step to bid in Finland: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/fi/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-finland): The documents and steps a Finnish public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: a supplier account on Tarjouspalvelu.fi (Cloudia) or the channel the call names, the ESPD, references, valtakirja, the certificate of paid taxes, the Trade Register and criminal-record extracts, the signed written contract, Contractor's Liability Act documents, the prepayment register or tax-at-source card, VAT, employer and tax-number registrations and e-invoicing, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs and how long it takes.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Lithuania](https://asktender.org/lt/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-lithuania): A 2026 guide to Lithuanian public procurement for Lithuanian and foreign companies: the Law on Public Procurement, the new CVP IS at viesiejipirkimai.lt, low-value, simplified and international thresholds, time limits, national-security restrictions on suppliers from listed states, registration with no local entity, securities and 30-day payment, the price-only cap and abnormally low tenders, and the mandatory pre-trial claim before court.
- [Every step to bid in Lithuania: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/lt/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-lithuania): The documents and steps a Lithuanian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: CVP IS registration and users, CPO LT catalogue registration, the EBVPD (ESPD), national-security declarations, references, an įgaliojimas, translations, the e-signature, bid security, exclusion evidence from the best-ranked bidder, the mandatory performance security, certified construction specialists, a consortium company and e-invoicing, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs and how long it takes.
- [How to bid for government tenders in El Salvador](https://asktender.org/sv/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-el-salvador): A 2026 guide to Salvadoran public procurement for Salvadoran and foreign companies: the Ley de Compras Públicas (2023), the COMPRASAL system and RUPES supplier registry, the 240-minimum-wage line between licitación and price comparison, CAFTA-DR and EU–Central America treaty access, documents and apostilles, performance and advance guarantees, evaluation and preferences, and the very short revisión and TACOP appeal windows.
- [Every step to bid in El Salvador: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/sv/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-el-salvador): The documents and steps a Salvadoran public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: RUPES registration on COMPRASAL and its two-factor login, beneficial owners, CNR company documents, the NIT and IVA card, the apoderado's registered power, the declaración jurada (form F3), audited financial statements, the encrypted offer, consortium papers, the tax, ISSS, AFP and municipal solvencias, and the performance, advance and good-works guarantees, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Norway](https://asktender.org/no/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-norway): A 2026 guide to Norwegian public procurement for Norwegian and foreign companies, updated for the reform in force from 1 July 2026: the Public Procurement Act and regulation, the new NOK 500,000 entry threshold and NOK 1.3 million Doffin threshold, the 2026–2027 EEA thresholds in NOK, which foreign firms have rights under the new section 3, language and the ESPD, the 30% climate and environment weighting, Norwegian pay, HSE-card and apprentice rules, e-invoicing and 30-day payment, and challenges in the district court or at KOFA.
- [Every step to bid in Norway: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/no/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-norway): The documents and steps a Norwegian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: an account on Mercell, TendSign or the system linked from Doffin, Altinn fullmakter, e-signatures, the ESPD and eBevis, references, prokura and fullmakt, the skatteattest and firmaattest, StartBANK and sentral godkjenning, pay and seriøsitetskrav, HMS-kort, apprentices, NUF registration, RF-1199 reporting, NS security and EHF e-invoicing, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs and how long it takes.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Estonia](https://asktender.org/ee/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-estonia): A 2026 guide to Estonian public procurement for Estonian and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Act and its reform taking effect on 1 November 2026, the free public procurement register at riigihanked.riik.ee, simple-procurement and EU thresholds before and after the reform, time limits, who can bid and in what language, the 1% tender security cap and 30-day payment, evaluation, and challenges to the Public Procurement Review Committee.
- [Every step to bid in Estonia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/ee/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-estonia): The documents and steps an Estonian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: a public procurement register account with a main user and bidder representatives, an eID or e-Residency, the hankepass (ESPD), references, a volikiri, Estonian translations, tender security, the EMTA tax-arrears certificate and home-country evidence, the MTR notice and construction-site worker register, the performance guarantee, e-invoicing and contract signing, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs and how long it takes.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Croatia](https://asktender.org/hr/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-croatia): A 2026 guide to Croatian public procurement for Croatian and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Act and its May and September 2026 amendments, the EOJN RH platform, new thresholds and simple procurement, time limits, who can bid after the Kolin ruling (which began in Croatia), bid and performance guarantees, the 90% price cap and abnormally low tenders, 30-day payment and e-invoicing, and appeals to DKOM with the new pre-appeal warning.
- [Every step to bid in Croatia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/hr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-croatia): The documents and steps a Croatian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the EOJN RH account and its administrator roles, the ESPD, the sanctions declaration, the bid form and priced bill of quantities, the jamstvo za ozbiljnost ponude, references, BON-1 and BON-2 financial evidence, the criminal-record, tax-debt and court-register documents asked of the top-ranked bidder, the performance guarantee, the construction notification and the contract signed with a qualified e-signature, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Slovenia](https://asktender.org/si/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-slovenia): A 2026 guide to Slovenian public procurement for Slovenian and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Act (ZJN-3), the enarocanje.si notice portal and the e-JN submission system, national and EU thresholds, time limits and the small-value procedure, registering from abroad with no Slovenian tax number, bid, performance and warranty guarantees, the 30-day public payment rule and UJP e-invoicing, and review requests to the National Review Commission (DKOM).
- [Every step to bid in Slovenia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/si/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-slovenia): The documents and steps a Slovenian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: a SI-PASS login with your own certificate or eIDAS, e-JN registration and the authorisation form, tax compliance at the deadline, the ESPD and sanctions declaration, the bid guarantee, references and financial evidence, criminal-record evidence, the ZIntPK ownership statement, performance guarantees and UJP e-invoicing, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Ireland](https://asktender.org/ie/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-ireland): A 2026 guide to Irish public procurement for Irish and foreign companies: S.I. 284/2016 and the OGP's rules, eTenders registration with a foreign VAT, company or DUNS number, the €50,000 and €200,000 advertising thresholds and the 2026 EU thresholds, tax clearance for non-resident bidders (Form TC1), insurance levels, the CWMF for works, 15- and 30-day payment, MEAT evaluation, and the 14-day standstill and High Court challenges.
- [Every step to bid in Ireland: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/ie/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-ireland): The documents and steps an Irish public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: Irish tax clearance (eTax Clearance or Form TC1), the eTenders account and eAttestation profile, CRO and RBO filings, eWorks for public works, the ESPD, references and accounts, CWMF declarations on oath and bankers' letters, insurance, performance bonds, Safe Pass, Garda vetting and apostilles, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in New Zealand](https://asktender.org/nz/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-new-zealand): A 2026 guide to New Zealand government procurement for New Zealand and overseas companies: the 5th edition of the Government Procurement Rules (in force 1 December 2025), GETS registration with RealMe, the NZ$100,000 and NZ$9 million advertising thresholds, non-discrimination and the new Rule 8 economic-benefit weighting, trade-agreement coverage (GPA, CPTPP, UK and EU FTAs, ANZGPA), the 20-business-day response time, prompt payment within 10 business days, evaluation and debriefs, and how to complain.
- [Every step to bid in New Zealand: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/nz/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-new-zealand): The documents and steps a New Zealand government tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: RealMe, GETS and Procure Connect, the NZBN, Tōtika, SiteWise and ISO 45001 health and safety pre-qualification, LBP and CPEng personnel, Amotai, the signed Response Form and conflict-of-interest declarations, Rule 8 economic-benefit answers, beneficial ownership and national-security disclosures, the Supplier Code of Conduct, the Living Wage, statutory declarations, insurance, security clearances and DISP, overseas company registration, the IRD number, GST, translations and apostilles, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Jordan](https://asktender.org/jo/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-jordan): A 2026 guide to Jordanian government procurement for Jordanian and foreign companies: Government Procurement Bylaw No. 8 of 2022 and its instructions, the JONEPS e-procurement portal, the Government Procurement and Government Tenders Departments, local versus international tenders, committee value ceilings in dinars, the 20% preference for Jordanian industrial products, joint-venture rules for foreign contractors, bank guarantees from banks in Jordan, evaluation, and objections and complaints.
- [Every step to bid in Jordan: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/jo/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-jordan): The documents and steps a Jordanian government tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: company registration and the national establishment number, the vocational licence, tax and social-security numbers, the authorisation for your JONEPS authorised person, JONEPS registration with GPD or GTD, contractor classification, the tender documents, the industrial preference, bid, performance, maintenance and advance-payment securities, joint ventures for works, legalisation and Arabic translation, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Israel](https://asktender.org/il/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-israel): A 2026 guide to Israeli public procurement for Israeli and foreign companies: the Mandatory Tenders Law 1992 and its Regulations, the mr.gov.il portal and the Yahalom digital tender box, exemption thresholds and tender types, WTO GPA and US FTA coverage, the 15% Israeli-product preference, mandatory industrial cooperation (offsets) above US$5 million, guarantees, Shotef + 30 payment terms, evaluation rules, and how to challenge an award in the administrative court.
- [Every step to bid in Israel: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/il/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-israel): The documents and steps an Israeli government tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: company registration, statutory registers and licences, official Israeli standards, the books-of-account confirmation, access to the Yahalom tender box and a secure electronic signature, the Public Bodies Transactions Law affidavits, signatory confirmation, experience evidence, the women-controlled, reservist and Israeli-product preferences, the industrial-cooperation plan, the tender guarantee, apostille and Hebrew translation, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Slovakia](https://asktender.org/sk/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-slovakia): A 2026 guide to Slovak public procurement for Slovak and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Act 343/2015 and its 2024–2026 amendments, the Public Procurement Office (ÚVO), the EUR 50,000 floor and sub-threshold rules, the state electronic platform and private e-tools, third-country restrictions, Slovak or Czech bid language, the RPVS beneficial-owner register for winners, bid security caps and 30-day payment, evaluation, and objections to ÚVO.
- [Every step to bid in Slovakia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/sk/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-slovakia): The documents and steps a Slovak public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: access to the state electronic platform or the e-tool in the notice, a qualified e-signature where the buyer wants one, the JED or čestné vyhlásenie, the sanctions declaration, the zábezpeka ponuky, references and certificates, the criminal-record extract, arrears confirmations, the business-register extract and RPVS registration, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Denmark](https://asktender.org/dk/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-denmark): A 2026 guide to Danish public procurement for Danish and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Act (Udbudsloven) and the Tender Act for below-threshold works (Tilbudsloven), udbud.dk and the e-tendering platforms buyers use, the 2026–2027 thresholds in DKK, bidding without a Danish CVR or MitID, language, labour clauses and apprentice requirements, AB 18 securities and e-invoicing, evaluation, and complaints to Klagenævnet for Udbud.
- [Every step to bid in Denmark: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/dk/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-denmark): The documents and steps a Danish public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: a supplier account on ETHICS or the platform in the notice, the ESPD, references, støtteerklæring and fuldmagt, Sign and conclude, the serviceattest or home-country certificates, insurance, AB 18 security, labour and apprentice clauses, RUT, Sikkerhedsstyrelsen authorisation and NemHandel e-invoicing, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs and how long it takes.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Austria](https://asktender.org/at/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-austria): A 2026 guide to Austrian public procurement for Austrian and foreign companies, updated for the Vergaberechtsgesetz 2026: the permanent national thresholds that replaced the threshold decree (direct award below €200,000 for works and €140,000 for supplies and services), eForms notices on data.gv.at and the free USP tender search, German and euro bids with qualified signatures, home-country licence proof and ANKÖ, securities and 30-day payment, best-value award as the general rule, and the new review fees at the Federal Administrative Court.
- [Every step to bid in Austria: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/at/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-austria): The documents and steps an Austrian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: registration on the hosting platform, a qualified signature or seal, Mein USP, the optional ANKÖ listing, the Eigenerklärung or EEE, German-language bids, the Vadium, ARGE and subcontractor details, the Rückstandsbescheinigung, social-insurance and criminal-record evidence, BUAK and posting notifications, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Hungary](https://asktender.org/hu/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-hungary): A 2026 guide to Hungarian public procurement for Hungarian and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Act (Kbt.) and its 2026 amendments, the mandatory EKR e-procurement system, national and EU thresholds in forints, which foreign bidders must be excluded on tax residence, language and translations, the 5% performance and defects security caps, subcontractor payments, evaluation, and challenges to the Public Procurement Arbitration Board.
- [Every step to bid in Hungary: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/hu/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-hungary): The documents and steps a Hungarian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: EKR registration, the signature rules, the EEKD or self-declaration, ownership and sanctions declarations, powers of attorney and signature specimens, bid security, the NAV tax-debt check, criminal-offence evidence, company data, financial and reference evidence, and the construction register, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Qatar](https://asktender.org/qa/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-qatar): A 2026 guide to Qatari government procurement for Qatari and foreign companies: the Tenders and Auctions Law 24/2015 and its Executive Regulation, the Monaqasat portal and Ministry of Finance classification, which bodies are outside the law, procurement methods and bid periods, the In-Country Value (ICV) evaluation formula, the 30% local-sourcing obligation, bid and performance bonds, temporary branches, and challenges to the Disputes Settlement Committee.
- [Every step to bid in Qatar: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/qa/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-qatar): The documents and steps a Qatari government tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: commercial registration, licence and establishment card, National Authentication for your authorised signatory, the audited balance sheet, the Monaqasat company profile, Ministry of Finance classification for suppliers and contractors, the In-Country Value (ICV) certificate, SME status, the tender documents, the bid bond and final guarantee, the temporary branch, 30% local sourcing, and attestation and Arabic translation, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Luxembourg](https://asktender.org/lu/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-luxembourg): A 2026 guide to Luxembourg public procurement for Luxembourgish and foreign companies: the Law of 8 April 2018 and its Grand-Ducal Regulation, the pmp.lu portal and mandatory e-signature, national and EU thresholds and time limits, bidding without local registration, French or German bid language, business-permit notifications for EEA and non-EEA firms, retentions and Peppol e-invoicing, evaluation, standstill and interim relief at the Administrative Tribunal.
- [Every step to bid in Luxembourg: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/lu/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-luxembourg): The documents and steps a Luxembourg public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the portal user account, the qualified electronic signature on every offer file, the procuration, the ESPD, the joint-and-several undertaking for a consortium, sworn translations, quality certificates, the electronic deposit, the likely winner's CCSS, ACD and AED certificates and criminal-record extract, then the business permit or services notification, posted-worker declarations, insurance, the retention guarantee and e-invoicing, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Malta](https://asktender.org/mt/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-malta): A 2026 guide to Maltese public procurement for Maltese and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Regulations (S.L. 601.03), the ePPS e-tendering portal, the 2026 thresholds and the split between departmental and Department of Contracts calls, English-language tenders, third-country and FDI-screening rules, payment terms, cheapest-compliant and best-value evaluation, and pre-contractual and post-award challenges to the Public Contracts Review Board.
- [Every step to bid in Malta: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/mt/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-malta): The documents and steps a Maltese public call asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the ePPS supplier account, English translations and the apostille, an electronic signature where the call requires one, the ESPD, the bid bond, joint-venture registration, electronic submission, the evidence a preferred bidder may be asked for (registry documents, police conduct certificate, tax and social-security compliance, financial and technical proof, quality certificates, insurance), then the performance guarantee, the BCA licence for works, a Maltese VAT number, FDI screening and e-invoicing, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Mauritius](https://asktender.org/mu/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-mauritius): A 2026 guide to Mauritian public procurement for Mauritian and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Act 2006 and Regulations (consolidated January 2026), the Government e-Procurement System and digital signatures, procurement methods and Central Procurement Board thresholds in rupees, when international bidding is mandatory, reservations and margins of preference for local firms and SMEs, Construction Industry Authority registration, securities, evaluation, and challenges to the Independent Review Panel.
- [Every step to bid in Mauritius: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/mu/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-mauritius): The documents and steps a Mauritian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: company incorporation and the BRN, MRA tax and VAT registration, e-PS supplier registration, the MauSign digital certificate and signing utility, CIA registration, SME and Made in Moris status, the Bid Submission Form declarations, signatory authority, agent disclosure, the bid-securing declaration or bid security, beneficial ownership, performance security and works insurance, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Zambia](https://asktender.org/zm/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-zambia): A 2026 guide to Zambian public procurement for Zambian and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Act 2020 and its 2023 amendment, the ZPPA e-GP portal, thresholds and minimum bidding periods, who may enter national and international tenders, the citizen-partner and 20% subcontracting rules, the 2025 preference and local-content margins, NCC registration for works, bid and performance securities, and appeals to ZPPA.
- [Every step to bid in Zambia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/zm/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-zambia): The documents and steps a Zambian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: PACRA registration, the ZRA TPIN and tax clearance, statutory compliance certificates, ZPPA e-GP registration, citizen and CEEC status, NCC registration, the citizen-partner and subcontracting agreements, eligibility statements, beneficial ownership, the signatory's power of attorney, bid security and performance security, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Cyprus](https://asktender.org/cy/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-cyprus): A 2026 guide to Cypriot public procurement for Cypriot and foreign companies: Law 73(I)/2016 and the 2025 reforms, the new eProcurement system, EU and national thresholds and bid periods, registering from any country, Greek-language documents, contractor licences for works, guarantees and payment, evaluation, and recourse to the Tenders Review Authority.
- [Every step to bid in Cyprus: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/cy/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-cyprus): The documents and steps a Cypriot public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the Economic Operator account on eProcurement, the VAT number or Tax Identification Code, contractor registration for works, Greek translations and the apostille, the ESPD, the tender guarantee or non-withdrawal commitment, the consortium agreement, electronic submission, the preferred bidder's evidence (Registrar of Companies certificates, tax and Social Insurance certificates, criminal records) and the performance guarantee, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in North Macedonia](https://asktender.org/mk/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-north-macedonia): A 2026 guide to North Macedonian public procurement for Macedonian and foreign companies: the Law on Public Procurement and its 2025 amendments, the e-nabavki.gov.mk ESPP portal and foreign-operator registration, thresholds and minimum bid periods, qualified e-signatures, bid and performance guarantees, evaluation and e-auctions, the negative-reference list, and appeals to the State Commission for Appeals on Public Procurement.
- [Every step to bid in North Macedonia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/mk/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-north-macedonia): The documents and steps a North Macedonian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the negative-reference check, the qualified certificate, ESPP registration and its annual subscription, proof of registered activity, the Central Registry single document (ЕДЈН), the Public Revenue Office certificate, the Art. 88 statement, the authorisation, the statement of seriousness or bid guarantee, group bids and the performance guarantee, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Hong Kong](https://asktender.org/hk/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-hong-kong): A 2026 guide to Hong Kong government procurement for Hong Kong and overseas companies: the Stores and Procurement Regulations, the Government Logistics Department's e-Tender Box and the Gazette, the HK$1.35 million tender threshold and the 2026 GPA thresholds, open tenders with no country-of-origin discrimination, the Development Bureau's Approved List for public works and its fast-track for international contractors, contract deposits, the 50–70% technical weighting, the 2025–2026 procurement reforms, and the Review Body on Bid Challenges.
- [Every step to bid in Hong Kong: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/hk/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-hong-kong): The documents and steps a Hong Kong government tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the e-Tender Box account and its free identification code, e-Cert, the Business Registration Certificate or evidence of exemption, Companies Registry registration, the Development Bureau's approved lists and e-TS(WC), Buildings Department registration, ISO 9001, integrity policies, national-security declarations, financial vetting, contract deposits, electronic payment details, certified translations and apostilles, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Iceland](https://asktender.org/is/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-iceland): A 2026 guide to Icelandic public procurement for Icelandic and foreign companies: Act No. 120/2016 and its amendments, Fjársýsla ríkisins as central buyer, the utbodsvefur.is portal and TendSign, 2026 national and EEA thresholds and time limits, bidding in English, the ESPD, securities and e-invoicing, evaluation, and complaints to the Complaints Commission.
- [Every step to bid in Iceland: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/is/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-iceland): The documents and steps an Icelandic public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the free TendSign account and its extra users, rafræn skilríki, the language clause, the ESPD, TendSign's electronic forms, guarantees where a tender sets one, the skuldleysisvottorð, pension-fund certificates and the company-registry certificate asked from the winner, posted-worker information to AOSH, chain liability and e-invoicing, with who can lawfully handle each step, what it costs and how long it takes.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Ghana](https://asktender.org/gh/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-ghana): A 2026 guide to Ghanaian public procurement for Ghanaian and foreign companies: Act 663 as amended in 2016 and 2025, the GHANEPS e-procurement system, the 2026 L.I. 2516 thresholds, who can enter national and international tenders, supplier registration, works classification, draft margins of preference, securities, and review by the PPA Board.
- [Every step to bid in Ghana: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/gh/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-ghana): The documents and steps a Ghanaian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: Registrar of Companies incorporation, the certificate to commence business, the TIN, VAT and the GRA Tax Clearance Certificate, SSNIT and Labour certificates, GHANEPS Supplier Admin and Supplier Users, the PPA supplier certificate, works classification, the notarised power of attorney, participation fees, tender security, performance security, insurance, GIPA and legalisation, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Liberia](https://asktender.org/lr/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-liberia): A 2026 guide to Liberian public procurement for Liberian and foreign companies: the Amended and Restated Public Procurement and Concessions Act 2026 and Regulation 001/PPCC/2026, the PPCC e-GP portal, thresholds and minimum bidding periods in US dollars, who may enter national and international tenders, Vendor Register fees, margins of preference and the 25% SME set-aside, bid and performance securities, and complaints to the procuring entity and CARP.
- [Every step to bid in Liberia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/lr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-liberia): The documents and steps a Liberian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: Liberia Business Registry registration, the LRA TIN and tax clearance, NASSCORP clearance, the PPCC e-GP Vendor Register and its tier fees, beneficial ownership, Liberian-ownership proof, sector certificates, financial statements and job records, the non-debarment certification, bid and performance security, and Ministry of Justice attestation, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Liechtenstein](https://asktender.org/li/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-liechtenstein): A 2026 guide to Liechtenstein public procurement for Liechtenstein and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Act (ÖAWG) and Ordinance (ÖAWV), the vergaben.llv.li portal and TED, the March 2026 EEA thresholds in Swiss francs, minimum periods, the reciprocity rule for firms outside the EEA and WTO GPA, German-language bids, eIDAS signatures, evaluation and appeals to the VBK and the Administrative Court.
- [Every step to bid in Liechtenstein: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/li/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-liechtenstein): The documents and steps a public tender in Liechtenstein asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the advanced electronic signature, the ESPD (Einheitliche Europäische Eigenerklärung), German-language offers, Liechtenstein's mandatory contract terms, suitability evidence, reciprocity proof for firms outside the EEA and GPA, the register, criminal-record, tax and AHV-IV-FAK evidence asked from the winner, and the Amt für Volkswirtschaft notification for EEA and Swiss providers working on site, with who can lawfully handle each step.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://asktender.org/ba/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina): A 2026 guide to public procurement in Bosnia and Herzegovina for local and foreign companies: the state-level Law on Public Procurement and its 2022 and 2024 amendments, the e-Nabavke portal, thresholds and bid periods in convertible marks (BAM), bidding without a local entity, official-language bids, the lapsed domestic preference, guarantees, e-auctions, complaint deadlines and fees, and the Court of BiH.
- [Every step to bid in Bosnia and Herzegovina: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/ba/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina): The documents and steps a public tender in Bosnia and Herzegovina asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: court registration and IDB/JIB, the e-Nabavke registration request, downloading the documents, the certified Art. 45 statement, official-language translations, group-of-bidders agreements, the bid guarantee, the sealed bid and e-auction, qualification evidence, the winner's certificates on convictions, bankruptcy, taxes and contributions, construction licences and the performance guarantee, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Montenegro](https://asktender.org/me/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-montenegro): A 2026 guide to Montenegrin public procurement for Montenegrin and foreign companies: the 2019 Law on Public Procurement and its 2023 and 2026 amendments, the CEJN portal, thresholds and minimum bid periods, equal treatment for foreign bidders, home-country evidence, construction licences, guarantees, evaluation, and appeals to the Review Commission.
- [Every step to bid in Montenegro: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/me/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-montenegro): The documents and steps a Montenegrin public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: CEJN registration, the authorised person (ovlašćeno lice), a qualified signature where the buyer asks, the izjava privrednog subjekta, joint bids, translations, the 2% bid guarantee, the electronic bid, the evidence checked after evaluation (CRPS extract, criminal record, tax certificate, licences, audited accounts, references) and the performance guarantee, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Türkiye](https://asktender.org/tr/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-turkiye): A 2026 guide to Turkish public procurement for Turkish and foreign companies: Laws 4734 and 4735, the EKAP platform and mandatory e-signature, 2026 thresholds and notice periods in lira, domestic-only tenders and the up-to-15% domestic price advantage, apostille and work-experience rules, bid and performance securities, evaluation, and complaints to the buyer, KİK and the courts.
- [Every step to bid in Türkiye: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/tr/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-turkiye): The documents and steps a Turkish public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: tax ID, secure e-signature, EKAP registration, the notarised vekaletname, downloading the documents, bid security, work-experience certificates and KİK registration of foreign ones, financial ratios, the Domestic Goods Certificate, and the contract-stage proof, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Barbados](https://asktender.org/bb/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-barbados): A 2026 guide to Barbados public procurement for Barbadian and foreign companies: the Public Procurement Act 2021 and its 2023 amendment, the Bonfire portal, thresholds in Barbados dollars, the annual Suppliers Register, bid periods and the CARICOM Protocol, securities, evaluation, and appeals to the Public Procurement Tribunal.
- [Every step to bid in Barbados: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/bb/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-barbados): The documents and steps a Barbados government tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: CAIPO incorporation, the TAMIS tax account and VAT, the Bonfire vendor account, the statutory Suppliers Register, s.88 eligibility evidence, the BRA General Tax Clearance Certificate, tender and performance security, the signed submission and contract execution, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for public tenders in Serbia](https://asktender.org/rs/guides/how-to-bid-for-public-tenders-in-serbia): A 2026 guide to Serbian public procurement for Serbian and foreign companies: the Law on Public Procurement and its 2023 amendment, the ID-checked Public Procurement Portal, thresholds in dinars and minimum bid periods, bidding without a Serbian company, language and currency, works licensing, securities, evaluation, review by the Republic Commission, and the large contracts awarded outside the law.
- [Every step to bid in Serbia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/rs/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-serbia): The documents and steps a Serbian public tender asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: APR registration and PIB, the Public Procurement Portal account and its letterhead authorisation, extra portal users, the Declaration of fulfilment of criteria, Serbian translations, the tender security, group bids, the e-bid, the evidence asked from the best-ranked bidder (criminal-record, tax and bankruptcy certificates), the APR register of bidders, construction licences and the performance security, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in French Polynesia](https://asktender.org/pf/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-french-polynesia): A 2026 guide to public procurement in French Polynesia for local and foreign companies: the territory's own procurement code and who it covers, the French rules for State services, the Te Ariari platform, XPF thresholds and bidding periods, forms and certificates, the 15% withholding tax, retention, advances, payment deadlines, evaluation and challenges at the Papeete administrative court.
- [Every step to bid in French Polynesia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/pf/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-french-polynesia): The documents and steps a public tender under French Polynesia's procurement code asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: the Te Ariari supplier account, the délégation de pouvoirs, an e-signature where a buyer demands one, the LC1, LC2, LC3, LC4 and EC2 forms, insurance certificates, groupements, depositing the pli and its backup copy, the DICP, DGFiP and CPS certificates, the K-bis, the acte d'engagement, retention and advance guarantees, the Numéro TAHITI and Chorus Pro, with who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.
- [How to bid for government tenders in Georgia](https://asktender.org/ge/guides/how-to-bid-for-government-tenders-in-georgia): A 2026 guide to public procurement in Georgia, the country in the Caucasus, for Georgian and foreign companies: the 2005 law and its 2030 successor, the tenders.procurement.gov.ge e-system, thresholds in lari, non-resident registration, translations, the 1% e-guarantee, reverse auctions and complaints.
- [Every step to bid in Georgia: the documents, who handles each one, costs and timelines](https://asktender.org/ge/guides/every-step-to-bid-in-georgia): The documents and steps a public tender in Georgia, the country, asks for in 2026, in the order you need them: supplier registration in the e-system, the Blacklist and Whitelist, the qualified e-signature or e-seal, the affidavit, the 1% e-guarantee and the bid fee, signed technical documents, Georgian translations, consortium agreements and subcontractor disclosure, the winner's registration documents within 5 working days, the NAPR extract and tax certificate, price justification, performance and advance guarantees and the contract, who can lawfully do each step, what it costs, how long it takes and how long it stays valid.

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