Government Tenders in Bulgaria.
Public procurement in Bulgaria refers to the purchasing activities of ministries, municipalities, and state-owned enterprises. Bulgaria’s procurement system is overseen by the Public Procurement Agency (AOP) and published through the CRAS electronic system. EU cohesion funds and recovery allocations represent a significant share of procurement budgets.
€7B+
annual public procurement spend
500+
above-threshold tenders monthly
3,500+
contracting authorities
Legal Framework
Zakon za obshtestvenite porachki (Public Procurement Act)
Bulgaria’s Public Procurement Act, last substantially amended in 2020, transposes EU directives. The law mandates electronic procurement through the Centralised Automated Information System (CRAS) and establishes the Public Procurement Agency as the primary regulatory body.
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 Bulgaria
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Key Sectors
Top procurement sectors in Bulgaria
Road & Transport Infrastructure
EU-funded motorway construction, rail modernisation, and urban transport projects under the Transport Connectivity programme.
Environmental Services
Water and wastewater infrastructure projects funded by EU Cohesion Policy, waste management, and remediation contracts.
IT & E-Government
Government digitalisation projects under Bulgaria’s e-government strategy, including public registries and digital services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Procurement in Bulgaria
Where are Bulgarian government tenders published?
Bulgarian tenders are published on the CRAS electronic procurement system (app.eop.bg) operated by the Public Procurement Agency. Above-threshold contracts also appear on TED. TenderRadar monitors Bulgarian tenders via TED with planned CRAS integration.
What are the EU procurement thresholds for Bulgaria?
Bulgaria applies standard EU thresholds: €143,000 for central government supplies/services (€221,000 sub-central) and €5,538,000 for works. National thresholds for simplified procedures are set significantly lower.
Can foreign companies bid on Bulgarian public tenders?
Yes. EU/EEA companies have equal access to Bulgarian tenders above EU thresholds. Tender documents are in Bulgarian, and bid submissions typically require Bulgarian-language documentation or certified translations.
How do EU funds affect Bulgarian procurement?
EU structural and cohesion funds account for a substantial share of Bulgaria’s public investment, driving procurement in infrastructure, environment, and digital transformation. These EU-funded contracts follow stricter procurement rules and oversight.
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