Government Tenders in Denmark.
Public procurement in Denmark refers to the purchasing activities of the central government, five regions, and 98 municipalities. Denmark’s procurement market is characterised by high transparency, strong competition, and a well-developed electronic procurement infrastructure. Denmark’s public procurement as a share of GDP is among the highest in the EU.
€40B+
annual public procurement spend
700+
above-threshold tenders monthly
400+
contracting authorities
Legal Framework
Udbudsloven (Public Procurement Act, Act No. 1564/2015)
Denmark’s Udbudsloven transposes the 2014 EU directives and establishes a unified framework for public procurement. The law introduced the light regime for social and health services and clarified rules on in-house procurement and public-public cooperation.
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 Denmark
Above-threshold EU tenders only via TED API. See full coverage details
Key Sectors
Top procurement sectors in Denmark
Green Energy & Offshore Wind
Denmark’s leadership in offshore wind energy and green transition drives procurement for turbines, grid connections, and energy storage.
Healthcare & Welfare
Five regional hospital systems procure medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and welfare technology for Denmark’s universal healthcare system.
IT & Smart Government
Denmark’s advanced digital government (NemID/MitID, Digital Post) generates continuous demand for IT development, hosting, and support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Procurement in Denmark
Where are Danish government tenders published?
Danish tenders are published on udbud.dk, the national procurement portal, and through EU-Supply’s platform. Above-threshold contracts appear on TED. TenderRadar monitors Danish tenders via TED.
What are the EU procurement thresholds for Denmark?
Denmark applies standard EU thresholds: €143,000 for central government supplies/services (€221,000 sub-central) and €5,538,000 for works. For below-threshold contracts, Denmark applies a voluntary transparency ex ante (VEAT) notice regime.
Can foreign companies bid on Danish public tenders?
Yes. EU/EEA companies have full access. Denmark is one of the most open procurement markets in the EU. Tender documents are typically in Danish, but English is widely accepted for larger contracts.
What is SKI and how does it affect procurement?
Staten og Kommunernes Indkøbsservice (SKI) is Denmark’s central purchasing body for state and municipalities. SKI’s framework agreements cover a wide range of goods and services, and public entities can order directly through these agreements.
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