A public tender is an agreement between a government entity (the contracting authority) and a business for the supply of works, services, or goods.

Why Do Public Tenders Exist?

Governments are required to award contracts through a transparent procedure. This ensures:

Fair Competition — All companies have equal opportunities
Transparency — The process is auditable
Best Value for Money — Public funds are spent efficiently

Three Types of Tenders

1. Works

Construction projects such as:

Building renovations
Road and bridge construction
Infrastructure projects

2. Supplies

Supply of products such as:

Office supplies
Vehicles
IT hardware

3. Services

Provision of services such as:

Consulting
Cleaning
IT services

Where to Find Public Tenders

Public tenders are published on:

TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) — European procurement
National Platforms — Different per country
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How to Participate

Find a Suitable Tender — Use TenderWolf to discover relevant tenders
Read the Specifications — Understand the requirements and criteria
Submit a Quote — Before the deadline
Wait for Award — The contracting authority evaluates all quotes

What Are Public Tenders?