Government Tenders in Hungary.
Public procurement in Hungary refers to the purchasing activities of the central government, 19 counties, municipalities, and state-owned enterprises. Hungary’s procurement system is overseen by the Public Procurement Authority (Közbeszerzési Hatóság) and uses the Elektronikus Közbeszerzési Rendszer (EKR) electronic procurement platform. The market is active, with significant EU-funded projects.
€15B+
annual public procurement spend
700+
above-threshold tenders monthly
5,000+
contracting authorities
Legal Framework
Közbeszerzésekről szóló 2015. évi CXLIII. törvény
Hungary’s Public Procurement Act (Act CXLIII of 2015) transposes EU directives. The law mandates electronic procurement through EKR and establishes the Public Procurement Authority as the regulatory and advisory body, with the Public Procurement Arbitration Board handling disputes.
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 Hungary
Above-threshold EU tenders only via TED API. See full coverage details
Key Sectors
Top procurement sectors in Hungary
Transport & Road Infrastructure
Motorway expansion, Budapest metro modernisation, and regional road rehabilitation projects, many co-funded by the EU.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Hospital reconstruction programme and medical equipment procurement through the National Healthcare Service Center.
IT & Digital Infrastructure
Digital Welfare Programme and government IT modernisation projects driving demand for software development and cloud services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Procurement in Hungary
Where are Hungarian government tenders published?
Hungarian tenders are published on EKR (Elektronikus Közbeszerzési Rendszer), the electronic procurement system, and in the Közbeszerzési Értesítő (Public Procurement Gazette). Above-threshold contracts also appear on TED. TenderRadar monitors Hungarian tenders via TED.
What are the EU procurement thresholds for Hungary?
Hungary applies standard EU thresholds: €143,000 for central government supplies/services (€221,000 sub-central) and €5,538,000 for works. National simplified procedures apply below these thresholds.
Can foreign companies bid on Hungarian public tenders?
Yes. EU/EEA companies have full access to Hungarian tenders above EU thresholds. Tender documents and submissions are in Hungarian, requiring translation for foreign bidders.
What is the EKR electronic procurement system?
EKR (Elektronikus Közbeszerzési Rendszer) is Hungary’s mandatory electronic procurement platform. All public procurement procedures must be conducted through EKR, including bid submission, communication, and evaluation.
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