Government Tenders in Bulgaria.
Public procurement in Bulgaria refers to the purchasing activities of ministries, municipalities, and state-owned enterprises. Bulgaria’s procurement system is overseen by the Public Procurement Agency (AOP) and published through the CAIS EOP electronic system (app.eop.bg). EU cohesion funds and recovery allocations represent a significant share of procurement budgets.
€7B+
annual public procurement spend
500+
above-threshold tenders monthly
3,500+
contracting authorities
Legal Framework
Zakon za obshtestvenite porachki (Public Procurement Act)
Bulgaria’s Public Procurement Act, last substantially amended in 2020, transposes EU directives. The law mandates electronic procurement through the Centralised Automated Information System (CAIS EOP) and establishes the Public Procurement Agency as the primary regulatory body.
Supplies
€143,000 (central government) / €221,000 (sub-central)
Services
€143,000 (central government) / €221,000 (sub-central)
Works
€5,538,000
Data Sources
How Tender Radar monitors Bulgaria
Dedicated national scraper + TED above-threshold. See full coverage details
Key Sectors
Top procurement sectors in Bulgaria
Road & Transport Infrastructure
EU-funded motorway construction, rail modernisation, and urban transport projects under the Transport Connectivity programme.
Environmental Services
Water and wastewater infrastructure projects funded by EU Cohesion Policy, waste management, and remediation contracts.
IT & E-Government
Government digitalisation projects under Bulgaria’s e-government strategy, including public registries and digital services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Procurement in Bulgaria
Where are Bulgarian government tenders published?
Bulgarian tenders are published on the CAIS EOP electronic procurement system (app.eop.bg) operated by the Public Procurement Agency. Above-threshold contracts also appear on TED. TenderRadar collects Bulgarian tenders from both TED and CAIS EOP.
What are the EU procurement thresholds for Bulgaria?
Bulgaria applies standard EU thresholds: €143,000 for central government supplies/services (€221,000 sub-central) and €5,538,000 for works. National thresholds for simplified procedures are set significantly lower.
Can foreign companies bid on Bulgarian public tenders?
Yes. EU/EEA companies have equal access to Bulgarian tenders above EU thresholds. Tender documents are in Bulgarian, and bid submissions typically require Bulgarian-language documentation or certified translations.
How do EU funds affect Bulgarian procurement?
EU structural and cohesion funds account for a substantial share of Bulgaria’s public investment, driving procurement in infrastructure, environment, and digital transformation. These EU-funded contracts follow stricter procurement rules and oversight.
Does TenderRadar cover sub-threshold Bulgarian tenders?
Yes. In September 2026 TenderRadar added CAIS EOP’s daily open-data publication as a dedicated source alongside TED. It brings in national contract notices, including those below EU thresholds that never appear on TED, and award notices naming the winning suppliers. Corrections update the original tender; amendments to contracts already signed are not included. Direct negotiations and other invitation-only procedures are listed as closed, as they are not open to bids. For each notice TenderRadar holds a text summary (description and lot titles); the tender documents themselves are on app.eop.bg.
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