Government Tenders: Find Open Tenders Worldwide
Search open government and industry tenders from 140+ countries, browse them by country or sector, and learn how to read a notice and decide whether to bid. Free to search, with no account needed to start.
What government tenders are
Governments buy almost everything: roads and hospitals, software and consulting, medical supplies, vehicles, cleaning and security. Because the money is public, most countries require buyers to advertise purchases above a threshold and to choose the winner through competition under written rules. The advertisement is the tender notice, and the competition is the tender. Anyone who meets the conditions can bid, which is why government tenders are one of the few markets where a small company can compete openly with a large one.
New to the idea? Start with what a tender is or government tendering 101.
Find open government tenders
Search all open tenders by keyword, country, sector and deadline in the tender search. TenderG gathers notices from official government portals and industry portals worldwide, and shows the buyer, country, deadline and, where stated, the value converted to US dollars. It covers 140+ countries, and the set of open tenders runs well above 100,000 at any time.
Government tenders by country
Each country has its own portal, rules and paperwork. Pick a country to see what is open now:
- Brazil tenders
- India tenders
- Ukraine tenders
- Germany tenders
- United States tenders
- France tenders
- Spain tenders
- Poland tenders
- Chile tenders
- Bangladesh tenders
- Canada tenders
- Pakistan tenders
- United Kingdom tenders
- Australia tenders
- Nigeria tenders
- Kenya tenders
- South Africa tenders
- Saudi Arabia tenders
Not listed? See the full list of countries. Guides to local rules: UK, USA, India, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Government tenders by sector
Browse by what is being bought:
- Construction and civil works tenders
- Healthcare and medical equipment tenders
- Consulting and professional services tenders
- IT and software tenders
- Industrial machinery and equipment tenders
- Education and training tenders
- Environment and waste management tenders
- Electrical and electronics tenders
- Roads and highways tenders
- Oil and gas tenders
- Railways and metro tenders
- Water and sanitation tenders
- Mining and metals tenders
- Energy and renewable energy tenders
See the full list of sectors, and our guides to construction, healthcare, energy and utilities, mining, defence and IT.
How to go from a notice to a bid
- Find tenders that fit. Build precise searches and set up tender alerts.
- Read the notice properly. How to read a tender notice in 10 minutes.
- Decide whether to bid. Use the free bid/no-bid scorecard and the go/no-go framework.
- Check you can comply. Compliance checklist and documents checklist; for guarantees see bid bonds explained.
- Write to the criteria. Writing a winning response and bid evaluation criteria.
- Price and submit early. Pricing strategy, contract value estimator and deadline calculator.
Tender jargon, decoded
Tender, bid, RFP, RFQ, ITT, EOI: the names differ by country but the ideas repeat. Read RFP vs RFQ vs RFI vs EOI, open, restricted and negotiated procedures, or search the procurement glossary.
Frequently asked questions
What are government tenders?
A government tender is a public invitation from a ministry, agency, municipality or state-owned body for suppliers to bid for a contract to supply goods, services or works, under published rules and a fixed deadline.
Where can I find government tenders?
Every country publishes its tenders on one or more official procurement portals. TenderG collects open tenders from many of these sources in one searchable place, so you can browse by country, sector or keyword without visiting each portal.
Are government tenders free to view?
Official portals are generally free to read, although some charge for full documents or require registration. Browsing open tenders on TenderG is free; an account adds features such as saved profiles, alerts and AI fit scoring, with plan limits described on the pricing page.
Can a small business win a government tender?
Yes. Many tenders are small, some are split into lots, and many buyers favour small and local suppliers. The main barriers are time, paperwork and guarantees rather than eligibility.
Can foreign companies bid on government tenders?
Often, but it depends on the tender. Some are restricted to national suppliers; others, especially larger, specialised or development-funded contracts, are open to international bidders. The eligibility section of each tender states who may bid.
How long do I have to respond to a tender?
It varies widely, from days for simple quotations to several weeks or months for complex contracts. The closing date and time are in the notice; check the time zone and any clarification deadline.
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