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EU Public Procurement for SMEs — Find and Win Tenders Automatically

EU public procurement is one of the largest and most stable commercial markets in the world, worth approximately 14% of EU GDP each year. Every government body — from municipal councils to national agencies and EU institutions — must run competitive, transparent tendering processes when purchasing goods, services, and works above defined value thresholds. For SMEs, this represents a predictable, non-cyclical revenue opportunity that most companies consistently underutilise.

The challenge is discovery. Relevant tenders are published across dozens of portals in 24 official EU languages, often with only weeks between publication and submission deadline. Companies that find out about a tender too late simply cannot compete effectively — preparation time is one of the most significant variables in bid quality. Manual daily monitoring of TED and national portals is time-consuming, inconsistent, and easy to deprioritise when your team is busy.

Awarda solves the discovery problem automatically. The platform monitors TED and national procurement portals continuously, scores every notice against your company profile — CPV codes, target countries, and contract value range — and delivers a ranked daily digest. Instead of checking portals manually, your team receives a curated list each morning with fit scores, buyer information, and deadlines, so you can focus preparation time on the tenders most worth winning.

The Starter plan covers up to 5 CPV codes and suits companies targeting a specific sector or geography. The Growth plan supports unlimited CPV codes for broad cross-border coverage across all 27 EU member states. Both plans start when you complete checkout and renew until you cancel.

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Frequently asked questions about EU public procurement

What is EU public procurement?

EU public procurement is the process by which government bodies — national, regional, and local — purchase goods, services, and works from private suppliers following competitive, transparent procedures governed by EU directives and national law. The market accounts for approximately 14% of EU GDP each year, covering everything from office supplies and IT systems to major infrastructure projects.

How do I find public tenders relevant to my business?

Tenders above the EU threshold values are published in TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the official EU procurement journal. Below-threshold contracts appear on national portals such as CVP IS (Lithuania), DTVP (Germany), or BOAMP (France). Awarda aggregates these sources and filters daily results by your CPV codes, target countries, and contract value range, delivering a ranked digest every morning.

Do I need prior public-sector experience to participate?

Not to start. Below-threshold contracts (small-value procurement) have simplified qualification requirements and are an excellent entry point. Winning a few smaller contracts builds the reference-project history that buyers look for when evaluating larger, more complex bids. Awarda helps you find below-threshold opportunities alongside full above-threshold tenders.

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