Government Tenders in Austria.
Public procurement in Austria refers to the purchasing activities of federal ministries, nine Bundesländer (states), municipalities, and state-owned enterprises. Austria’s procurement system mirrors Germany’s federal structure, with Bundesbeschaffung GmbH (BBG) serving as the central purchasing body for federal agencies. The national procurement portal auftrag.at aggregates Austrian tender notices.
€45B+
annual public procurement spend
900+
above-threshold tenders monthly
5,000+
contracting authorities
Legal Framework
Bundesvergabegesetz 2018 (BVergG 2018)
Austria’s Federal Procurement Act 2018 transposes EU directives and applies to all federal contracting authorities. Each of the nine states has adopted complementary procurement legislation. The law emphasises electronic procurement, best-price-quality ratio evaluation, and SME-friendly lot division.
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 Austria
Above-threshold EU tenders only via TED API. See full coverage details
Key Sectors
Top procurement sectors in Austria
Infrastructure & Transport
Alpine tunnel projects, rail modernisation, and highway maintenance drive major civil engineering contracts through ASFINAG and ÖBB.
IT & E-Government
Austria’s advanced e-government strategy generates demand for digital identity, cloud, and interoperability solutions.
Healthcare & Research
University hospitals and research institutions procure high-value medical equipment, laboratory instruments, and clinical IT systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Procurement in Austria
Where are Austrian government tenders published?
Austrian tenders appear on auftrag.at, the national procurement aggregation portal, and on individual state platforms. Above-threshold contracts are published on TED. TenderRadar currently monitors Austrian tenders via TED.
What are the EU procurement thresholds for Austria?
Austria applies EU thresholds: €143,000 for central government supplies/services (€221,000 sub-central) and €5,538,000 for works. Below these thresholds, national rules under the BVergG 2018 apply.
Can foreign companies bid on Austrian public tenders?
Yes. EU/EEA companies have equal access. German is required for bid documentation. Austria’s central purchasing body BBG manages framework agreements open to all qualified suppliers.
What is Bundesbeschaffung GmbH (BBG)?
BBG is Austria’s federal central purchasing body, managing framework agreements for IT, vehicles, office supplies, and other common goods. Federal agencies must use BBG frameworks, while state and municipal entities can join voluntarily.
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