Government Tenders in Slovenia.
Public procurement in Slovenia refers to the purchasing activities of the central government, 212 municipalities, and public entities. Slovenia’s procurement system uses the Portal javnih naročil (Public Procurement Portal) for publication and is overseen by the Ministry of Public Administration. The State Review Commission handles procurement disputes. Slovenia’s compact market means individual contracts can represent significant market opportunities.
€5B+
annual public procurement spend
300+
above-threshold tenders monthly
1,500+
contracting authorities
Legal Framework
Zakon o javnem naročanju (ZJN-3)
Slovenia’s Public Procurement Act (ZJN-3) transposes EU directives and mandates electronic procurement. The law emphasises environmental and social criteria in evaluation, green public procurement requirements, and the division of contracts into lots to promote SME participation.
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 TenderRadar monitors Slovenia
Above-threshold EU tenders only via TED API. See full coverage details
Key Sectors
Top procurement sectors in Slovenia
Transport & Infrastructure
Railway modernisation, second rail track to Koper port, and motorway maintenance drive construction procurement.
Environmental & Water Services
EU-funded water and wastewater infrastructure, flood protection, and environmental remediation projects.
IT & Digital Government
Slovenia’s Digital Slovenia 2030 strategy drives e-government, digital health, and interoperability projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Procurement in Slovenia
Where are Slovenian government tenders published?
Slovenian tenders are published on the Portal javnih naročil (enarocanje.si), the national procurement portal. Above-threshold contracts also appear on TED. TenderRadar monitors Slovenian tenders via TED.
What are the EU procurement thresholds for Slovenia?
Slovenia applies standard EU thresholds: €143,000 for central government supplies/services (€221,000 sub-central) and €5,538,000 for works. National procedures apply below these thresholds.
Can foreign companies bid on Slovenian public tenders?
Yes. EU/EEA companies have full access. Tender documents are in Slovenian. Slovenia’s small market size means that many contracts attract interest from neighbouring countries’ firms.
Does Slovenia have green procurement requirements?
Yes. Slovenia has mandatory green public procurement requirements under a government decree that requires contracting authorities to include environmental criteria for specific product categories including vehicles, buildings, food, paper, and cleaning services.
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