EU — TED

Government Contracts in Bulgaria

Bulgaria participates in EU public procurement through TED (Tenders Electronic Daily). Government agencies in Bulgaria publish above-threshold tenders covering sectors like IT, construction, healthcare, defense, and professional services. These opportunities are open to businesses from any EU/EEA member state.

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Active tenders

1

Closing this week

€31.2M

Pipeline value

5

With est. value

Top CPV categories

CPV 45312000 (1)CPV 33141000 (1)CPV 33600000 (1)CPV 33696500 (1)CPV 33100000 (1)

Active Opportunities

Bulgaria – Alarm system and antenna installation work – Проектиране, доставка и изграждане на система за видеонаблюдение, периметрова охрана, пожароизвестителна система и контрол на достъпа в п/ст „ОРУ ТЕЦ Марица изток 2“

МРЕЖОВИ ЕКСПЛОАТАЦИОНЕН РАЙОН - СТАРА ЗАГОРА

TEDCPV 45312000

€142K

4d left

Bulgaria – Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables – Динамичната система за покупки (ДСП) - Доставка на медицински изделия и консумативи за анестезиология и реанимация

Многопрофилна болница за активно лечение "Национална кардиологична болница" ЕАД

TEDCPV 33141000

€3.0M

626d left

Bulgaria – Pharmaceutical products – Динамичната система за покупки (ДСП) - Доставка на лекарствени продукти

Многопрофилна болница за активно лечение "Национална кардиологична болница" ЕАД

TEDCPV 33600000

€7.2M

969d left

Bulgaria – Laboratory reagents – Динамична система за покупки на лабораторни консумативи и реактиви

МНОГОПРОФИЛНА БОЛНИЦА ЗА АКТИВНО ЛЕЧЕНИЕ СВ. ИВАН РИЛСКИ ГОРНА ОРЯХОВИЦА ЕООД

TEDCPV 33696500

€198K

997d left

Bulgaria – Medical equipments – Периодична доставка на резервни части и сервизно обслужване на различни видове медицинска апаратура

Военномедицинска академия

TEDCPV 33100000

€20.7M

1391d left

How EU Procurement Works in Bulgaria

EU public procurement above certain thresholds must be published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the official journal of EU procurement. Tenders from Bulgaria are published here alongside opportunities from all other EU member states.

EU procurement follows directives (2014/24/EU for public contracts, 2014/25/EU for utilities) that ensure fair competition across borders. Any business established in an EU/EEA member state can bid on tenders in Bulgaria without discrimination.

Tenders are classified using CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes, which function similarly to NAICS codes in the US. Identifying your relevant CPV codes is essential for finding matching opportunities in Bulgaria.

Procurement procedures in Bulgaria include open procedures (anyone can bid), restricted procedures (pre-qualification required), competitive dialogue, and innovation partnerships. The procedure type is stated in the contract notice and determines how to submit your bid.

Language requirements vary — while TED notices include summaries in all EU languages, full tender documents from Bulgaria are typically published in the national language. Translation of key documents may be required for international bidders.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find government contracts in Bulgaria?
EU public contracts above certain thresholds from Bulgaria are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) at ted.europa.eu. GovMatch monitors TED daily and automatically matches Bulgaria opportunities to your business profile.
Can non-EU companies bid on contracts in Bulgaria?
EU procurement is open to companies from EU/EEA member states. Companies from GPA (Government Procurement Agreement) signatory countries (including the US, Canada, Japan, and others) can also bid on many tenders. Some contracts may be restricted to EU-based firms for security or strategic reasons.
What are CPV codes and how do they relate to Bulgaria tenders?
CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes classify the subject of EU procurement contracts. They function like NAICS codes in the US. Each TED notice from Bulgaria includes CPV codes that describe the goods, services, or works being procured. Knowing your relevant CPV codes helps you find matching opportunities.
What is the minimum contract value for TED publication from Bulgaria?
EU procurement directives set thresholds above which contracts must be published on TED. Current thresholds (updated biennially) are approximately €143,000 for central government supplies/services, €221,000 for sub-central authorities, and €5.5M for works contracts. Below these thresholds, contracts may be published nationally only.
How often are new tenders from Bulgaria published on TED?
TED publishes new notices daily, including contract notices, prior information notices, and contract award notices from Bulgaria. Publication volumes vary by country size and economic activity. GovMatch checks for new Bulgaria opportunities daily.

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