Government Tenders in Spain.
Public procurement in Spain refers to the purchasing of goods, services, and works by the central government, autonomous communities, and local entities. Spain centralises above-threshold procurement through the Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público (PLACSP), which aggregates notices from over 8,000 contracting bodies. Spain’s 17 autonomous communities also maintain regional platforms.
€120B+
annual public procurement spend
3,800+
tenders published monthly
8,000+
contracting bodies on PLACSP
Legal Framework
Ley 9/2017 de Contratos del Sector Público
Spain’s procurement is governed by Law 9/2017 on Public Sector Contracts, which transposed the 2014 EU directives. The law strengthened transparency requirements, expanded the use of electronic procurement, and introduced mandatory publication on PLACSP for all contracting authorities.
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 Spain
Dedicated national scraper + TED above-threshold. See full coverage details
Key Sectors
Top procurement sectors in Spain
Construction & Infrastructure
Road networks, high-speed rail extensions, and urban regeneration projects funded by NextGenerationEU recovery allocations.
Healthcare & Social Services
Spain’s 17 regional health services procure medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and hospital services independently.
Renewable Energy
Spain’s ambitious PNIEC energy plan drives procurement for solar, wind, and grid modernisation projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Procurement in Spain
Where are Spanish government tenders published?
Spanish public tenders are published on PLACSP (Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público), the centralised national platform. Above-threshold contracts also appear on TED. Regional governments may publish on their own platforms linked to PLACSP.
What are the EU procurement thresholds for Spain?
Spain follows EU thresholds: €143,000 for supplies and services (central government) / €221,000 (sub-central) and €5,538,000 for works. Contratos menores (minor contracts) below €15,000 for supplies/services or €40,000 for works have simplified procedures.
Can foreign companies bid on Spanish public tenders?
Yes. EU/EEA companies may bid on all Spanish tenders above EU thresholds without discrimination. Tender documents and submissions are typically in Spanish, though some autonomous communities also accept regional languages.
How do Spain's autonomous communities affect procurement?
Each of Spain’s 17 autonomous communities has its own contracting authority and may apply additional regional requirements. However, all must publish on PLACSP, which TenderRadar monitors comprehensively.
Does TenderRadar cover sub-threshold Spanish tenders?
Yes. Our dedicated PLACSP scraper captures contracts below EU thresholds, including simplified open procedures and negotiated contracts published nationally.
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