Why National Portals Matter
While TED centralises above-threshold EU procurement notices, the majority of public contracts by volume are published exclusively on national portals. Understanding these portals is crucial for companies seeking comprehensive coverage of European procurement opportunities.
Countries with Dedicated Tender Radar Scrapers
Tender Radar currently operates dedicated scrapers for seven national portals, providing full coverage including sub-threshold tenders:
Portugal — BASE (base.gov.pt). Portugal's central procurement portal publishes all public contracts regardless of value. It offers good structured data and is relatively straightforward to navigate.
France — BOAMP and PLACE. France publishes procurement notices through BOAMP (Bulletin Officiel des Annonces des Marchés Publics) and the PLACE platform. French procurement is one of the largest markets in Europe.
Germany — service.bund.de. Germany's federal procurement portal covers central government tenders. Note that German procurement is highly federalised, with each federal state (Bundesland) maintaining additional platforms.
Spain — PLACSP. The Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público is Spain's unified procurement portal, covering central, regional, and local government contracts.
Netherlands — TenderNed. The Dutch procurement platform is well-structured and publishes tenders from all levels of government. Registration is required but free for international bidders.
Finland — Hilma (hankintailmoitukset.fi). Finland's procurement portal publishes both above and sub-threshold notices. It provides good English translations for many tenders.
Italy — ANAC. Italy's National Anti-Corruption Authority manages procurement transparency, though Italian contracting authorities also publish on regional platforms, making full coverage more complex.
TED-Only Coverage
For the remaining 20 EU member states, Tender Radar captures above-threshold tenders through TED. While this means sub-threshold opportunities aren't currently available, TED coverage still provides access to the most significant contracts by value.
Expanding Coverage
Tender Radar is actively developing scrapers for additional national portals. Priority countries include Belgium, Austria, Poland, and Ireland. Our roadmap keeps expanding coverage across Europe and beyond.
