EU — TED

Government Contracts in Portugal

Portugal's procurement is driven by infrastructure investment, tourism, renewable energy, and IT modernization. EU recovery funds are creating significant new opportunities.

177

Active tenders

10

Closing this week

€10.2M

Pipeline value

9

With est. value

Top CPV categories

CPV 33183200 (2)CPV 38421100 (1)CPV 77311000 (1)CPV 34144900 (1)CPV 44211000 (1)CPV 33140000 (1)CPV 34928480 (1)CPV 77200000 (1)

Active Opportunities

Portugal – Water meters – Fornecimento em Contínuo de Contadores e Módulos

Município de Arganil

TEDCPV 38421100

€905K

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Portugal – Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services – Aquisição de serviços de manutenção e conservação de espaços públicos ajardinados da União das Freguesias do Cacém e São Marcos

União das Freguesias de Cacém e São Marcos

TEDCPV 77311000

€413K

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Portugal – Electric vehicles – Acordo Quadro para Aquisição de Viaturas Elétricas – Transporte de Mercadorias

Comunidade Intermunicipal do Médio Tejo

TEDCPV 34144900

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Portugal – Prefabricated buildings – Aquisição de Módulos Pré-Fabricados ADJ

JOBRA - Associação de Jovens da Branca

TEDCPV 44211000

€68K

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Portugal – Medical consumables – 142005926- Aquisição de Neuroestimuladores e Acessórios para a ULSLO EPE para 2026

Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, EPE

TEDCPV 33140000

€187K

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Portugal – Orthopaedic prostheses – Aquisição de material para artroplastia de anca de revisão e ressurfacing

Unidade Local de Saúde de Braga, EPE

TEDCPV 33183200

€339K

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Portugal – Orthopaedic prostheses – Aquisição de Próteses da Anca

Unidade Local de Saúde de Braga, EPE

TEDCPV 33183200

€745K

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Portugal – Waste and rubbish containers and bins – Fornecimento de abrigos e contentores de 360 litros

Águas de Gaia, EM, SA

TEDCPV 34928480

€949K

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Portugal – Forestry services – Prestação de serviços de manutenção florestal contínua e de emergência em Parques, Jardins e Tapadas sob gestão da PSML

Parques de Sintra - Monte da Lua, SA

TEDCPV 77200000

€204K

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Portugal – Catering services – Prestação de serviços de fornecimento e transporte de refeições escolares e outras ao Município de Ílhavo

Município de Ílhavo

TEDCPV 55520000

€6.4M

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How EU Procurement Works in Portugal

EU public procurement above certain thresholds must be published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the official journal of EU procurement. Tenders from Portugal 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 Portugal 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 Portugal.

Procurement procedures in Portugal 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 Portugal 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 Portugal?
EU public contracts above certain thresholds from Portugal are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) at ted.europa.eu. GovMatch monitors TED daily and automatically matches Portugal opportunities to your business profile.
Can non-EU companies bid on contracts in Portugal?
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 Portugal 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 Portugal 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 Portugal?
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 Portugal published on TED?
TED publishes new notices daily, including contract notices, prior information notices, and contract award notices from Portugal. Publication volumes vary by country size and economic activity. GovMatch checks for new Portugal opportunities daily.

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