Government tendering and awarding
The UAE government entities follow a fair and transparent system for tendering and awarding contracts. All invitations to bid are made public and are accompanied by a clear set of guidelines that bidders must follow. In order to be able to bid for government contracts, all bidders must register on the respective eProcurement system.
Federal government procurement law
The Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2023 on Procurement in Federal Government sets the general framework for the procurement of products and services by the UAE government entities.
The Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2023 also aims to enhance integrity, trust, transparency and competitiveness in all procurement procedures, while providing public value and public interest that align with global quality standards and sustainable development.
The law applies to all procurement and contracting activities and procedures of federal entities, including ministries, authorities, central agencies, as well as subsidiaries under them.
The law also specifies the entities that are exempt from following this law due to the nature of their activities and the special regulations that exist to govern their procurements.
The law, which entered into force on December 1, 2023, does not apply to federal entities’ procurement contracts concluded before the aforementioned date. However, the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2023 must be followed upon amendment, renewal, or extension of these existing contracts.
Advanced procurement system of the UAE Federal Government
Registering your company in the Federal Supplier Register is the first step to working and contracting with UAE federal government entities. Registered suppliers can participate in tenders, submit bids, and offer their products and services to federal entities.
The registration process is simple and fully online through the website of Ministry of Finance. If all requirements are completed, the account will be activated within 30 working days.
Once your registration is approved, you can submit technical and financial proposals, participate in tenders, and display your products and services in the electronic catalogue on the Digital Procurement Platform. This allows government entities to easily browse and select services that meet their needs.
Suppliers must renew their registration in the Federal Supplier Register every year to remain eligible.
Following are the categories of eligible suppliers:
- local companies
- SMEs
- free zone companies
- productive families
- freelancers
- foreign companies based outside the UAE
- government entities.
Register in the Federal Supplier Register.
Digital Procurement Platform is a digital electronic platform developed by Ministry of Finance to facilitate procurement processes at federal entities. It contributes to connecting all federal entities with registered suppliers, enabling all parties to carry out the entire procurement cycle electronically - from announcing tenders and practices, submitting bids, and tracking tender progress and awarding, to generating procurement-related reports and data, as well as evaluating supplier performance.
Visit the Digital Procurement Platform.
Related links:
- DPP supplier registration user manual (PDF, 1 MB)
The Federal Procurement Catalogue
The Federal Procurement Catalogue is a government purchasing solution that provides a unified list of products and services at competitive prices. It is based on framework agreements between the Ministry of Finance’s Central Procurement Unit and the registered suppliers. The catalogue helps speed up procurement procedures and improve efficiency, reducing the purchasing process from 60 days to around 6 minutes.
The catalogue offers federal entities a simple online shopping experience, with access to a wide range of products and services that meet their different needs.
The ministry also has the Punchout Catalogue feature, which allows federal entities to move directly from the procurement system to the supplier’s official online store. Users can browse products, add items to their shopping cart, and then automatically return to the Digital Procurement Platform to complete and submit the purchase request for approval, in line with the Federal Procurement Law and its implementing regulations.
Suppliers are responsible for updating and managing their catalogues in accordance with their contracts with government entities.
Check open tenders and apply for current opportunities.
Sustainable procurement
Sustainable procurement supports the sustainability goals of the organisation and optimises the environmental, social, and economic impacts over the life cycle of the product or service. Some of the typical sustainable procurement practices involve:
- compliance with environmental laws and targets
- the removal of hazardous/forbidden materials and waste in the supply chain
- the thorough vetting of suppliers for fair labour practices.
Some of the sustainable and socially responsible practices at Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi include:
- promoting the use of Khalifa Fund Suppliers
- reducing the use of paper and recycling exercises
- supporting sustainable solutions and green practices
- supporting suppliers who are committed to the development of UAE Nationals
- encouraging joint ventures and partnerships with UAE owned businesses.
Dubai Government adopted a new Green Procurement Policy to enhance the efficiency of government services. The policy aims to stimulate the local supply chain, adopt more sustainable practices, broaden the use of sustainable materials, create a competitive environment, reduce the environmental footprint and enhance financial efficiency.
The policy, which was piloted with several government entities to assess its practicality ahead of implementation, includes the development of measurable environmental and technical standards for procuring green products in line with Dubai’s efforts to boost environment protection and encourage the private sector to adopt green technology, green products and green services, as well as high sustainability standards in all government procurement.
The Green Procurement Policy will focus on four categories for government purchases in its first phase of implementation: construction materials, information technology devices, lighting materials, and the waste management sector.
In addition, Government of Dubai’s shared procurement programme boosted purchasing efficency and saved AED 313 million as of December 2025.
Read more:
- UAE Green business toolkit 1 (PDF, 915 KB) – Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
- UAE Green business toolkit 2 (PDF, 1.23 MB) – Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
Electronic procurement system in Abu Dhabi Government entities
Abu Dhabi Government makes procurements through the designated portal, Abu Dhabi Government Procurement Gate.
Registration
Those who wish to do business with Abu Dhabi Government must register on the Abu Dhabi Government Procurement Gate. Registration is a one-time process for businesses registered in Abu Dhabi. After registration, the profiles of suppliers become visible to procurement teams in the government entities operating through the procurement portal.
View ongoing public tenders of Abu Dhabi Government entities.
You could subscribe to email notifications for information about public tenders relating to your business interest. Type in your email and select the categories you wish to be notified about.
Related links:
- Help centre for suppliers
- Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Organisation of Public-Private Partnership (PDF, 1 MB)
- Public-Private Partnerships - Abu Dhabi Investment Office
Procurements and contracts of the UAE Armed Forces and Abu Dhabi Police
Tawazun Council manages the procurements and contracts of the UAE Armed Forces and Abu Dhabi Police. It also enforces the execution of the Tawazun Economic Programme in the defence and security sectors. Responsibilities of Tawazun include:
- approving and awarding projects and contracts
- following up and supervising their execution
- undertaking relevant executive procedures on contracting and related matters
- preparing, managing, implementing, and allocating budget for procurement, and appearing before the concerned entities on all matters related to the financial aspects of procurement
- registering suppliers and reviewing their requests
- revising and developing legislations and policies related to organising procurement to keep pace with the latest industry developments and best practices
- carrying out quality assurance activities with the aim of continuous improvement and addressing various stakeholder needs, challenges and complaints.
Electronic procurement system in Dubai Government entities
eSupply isthe official procurement portal of the Dubai Government. It acts as the single online destination for all suppliers engaged for business with Dubai Government entities.
iSupplier is the tendering system of Digital Dubai. The platform displays published tenders and facilitates the relationship between the suppliers and Digital Dubai.
A supplier can also download the Smart Supplier app to access and manage transactions. The app is available on Google Play and App Store.
Other procurement platforms
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and Dubai Police have their own tendering platforms.
Supplier registration
New suppliers seeking to be onboarded onto government procurement platforms must first complete the registration process on the relevant procurement portals. Registration typically involves submitting company details, trade licence copies and compliance documents. After registering, suppliers can participate in tenders, submit bids, and access procurement opportunities from government entities.
Useful links:
- Register on eSupply
- Register on iSupplier
- Register on DEWA Procurement Platform
- Law No. 12 of 2020 Concerning Contracts and Warehouse Management in the Government of Dubai (PDF, 1 MB)
Procurement results
Suppliers can find out the results of their bids or tender submissions on procurement platforms by logging in. The platform allows suppliers to track tender results, get notifications and communicate.
Results of tenders and bids are open to all registered suppliers. Suppliers must log into the designated procurement platform to have access to results.
View past tenders on Dubai's eSupply platform.
Source: Government Tendering and Procurement – Government of Dubai
Electronic procurement system in Sharjah Government entities
The eProcurement Portal for Sharjah Government entities facilitate procurement professionals and suppliers to conduct sourcing activities. It provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing sourcing activities, reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and suppliers.
View current and past procurement opportunities.
Register as a supplier on the eProcurement portal.
Electronic procurement system in Ajman Government entities
To do business with the government entities of Ajman, a supplier must first submit an application to Department of Finance – Ajman to register on the Tawreed portal. Registration can be done through the website of Ajman’s Department of Finance.
Register as a supplier on the Tawreed portal.
Electronic procurement system in Ras Al Khaimah Government entities
To do business with Ras Al Khaimah Government, you must first register at the Vendor Registration of RAK Finance Department.
Conditions for registration
To register, the applicant must be:
- a UAE national, or a business in which a UAE citizen maintains not less than 15 per cent of the company’s shares and
- licensed by the competent authorities.
Additionally, a business must not have been banned from participating in tenders conducted by any government department. It must not be owned by any employee of Ras Al Khaimah Government or by first-degree relatives of employees involved in contracting and tendering.
Registration in RAK procurement system is free of charge.
Updated on:
19 May 2026
