Government Tenders in Italy.
Public procurement in Italy refers to the purchasing activities of central government, regions, provinces, municipalities, and other public bodies. Italy is the EU’s third-largest procurement market. The Autorità Nazionale Anticorruzione (ANAC) oversees procurement regulation and transparency, publishing contract data through its open data portal.
€180B+
annual public procurement spend
4,500+
tenders published monthly
35,000+
contracting stations
Legal Framework
Codice dei contratti pubblici (D.Lgs. 36/2023)
Italy enacted a new Public Contracts Code (D.Lgs. 36/2023) effective July 2023, replacing the previous 2016 code. The reform simplifies procedures, raises direct award thresholds, digitises the entire procurement lifecycle, and strengthens ANAC’s supervisory role.
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 Italy
TED API as main source with national fallback. See full coverage details
Key Sectors
Top procurement sectors in Italy
Construction & Public Works
Italy’s PNRR (recovery plan) allocates billions to infrastructure, seismic retrofitting, and school renovation across the country.
Healthcare & Pharma
Regional health agencies (ASL) and hospital trusts procure medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and health IT through centralised purchasing bodies like Consip.
IT & Digital Transformation
Italy’s digital strategy and cloud-first policy drive procurement for public cloud migration, digital identity (SPID), and interoperability.
Transport & Mobility
High-speed rail expansion, urban metro projects, and the transition to zero-emission public transport fleets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Procurement in Italy
Where are Italian government tenders published?
Italian public tenders are published on contracting authorities’ own platforms and aggregated by ANAC. Above-threshold contracts appear on TED. The Gazzetta Ufficiale publishes high-value national notices. TenderRadar uses both TED and ANAC’s data feeds.
What are the EU procurement thresholds for Italy?
Italy applies standard EU thresholds: €143,000 for central government supplies/services (€221,000 sub-central) and €5,538,000 for works. The 2023 reform raised direct award limits to €140,000 for goods/services and €150,000 for works.
Can foreign companies bid on Italian public tenders?
Yes. EU/EEA companies have full access. Bid documents are typically required in Italian. Temporary business groupings (RTI) are common for large contracts, providing opportunities for foreign companies to partner with local firms.
What is Consip and how does it affect procurement?
Consip S.p.A. is Italy’s central purchasing body, operating framework agreements and the MePA electronic marketplace. Many public entities are required to use Consip’s framework agreements for common goods and services, creating large-volume centralised contracts.
Does TenderRadar cover sub-threshold Italian tenders?
TenderRadar uses TED as the primary source for Italian tenders, supplemented by ANAC’s REST API for additional national data. This covers above-threshold tenders comprehensively, with growing below-threshold coverage through ANAC.
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