A World Bank tender might get you a good deal

The World Bank Tenders Group (WBG) welcomes tenders from eligible companies/firms offering their products and services. WBG eProcurement Portal allows you to view tender details and submit your bid through the eProcurement system. All World Bank Group (WBG) live tenders are published here.

The World Bank Group (WBG) is the largest single source of funding for developing countries. Its mission is to fight poverty and improve living standards around the world. WBG provides loans, grants, guarantees, and advisory services to developing countries. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has 189 member countries. WBG's tenders provide business opportunities to suppliers, contractors, consultants, and service providers from all over the world. Tenders are awarded based on the lowest price. World Bank Group Current and Upcoming Tenders

International development organizations (IDOs) based in and outside of the World Bank Group regularly use the World Bank’s Procurement Gateway to search for eligible suppliers. The World Bank Group is comprised of three organizations: the World Bank Group, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), and International Development Association (IDA). These organizations are all engaged in international development activities, and procurement plays a major role in the Group’s activities.

The World Bank Group’s procurement gateway, known as the World Bank e-Marketplace, is a central source for procurement opportunities. It provides a portal for suppliers to register, search, bid, and receive contract awards. The gateway is designed to allow suppliers to register with the World Bank Group and to receive email notifications of procurement opportunities. As a supplier, you can receive notifications by email when new procurement opportunities are posted.

World Bank procurement opportunities are aimed at organizations based in developing countries. IBRD and IDA procurement opportunities are aimed at organizations based in the countries where IBRD and IDA operate. Procurement opportunities from the World Bank Group (WBG) and IBRD and IDA are open to all bidders regardless of location.

Some procurement opportunities are restricted. These procurement opportunities are targeted at specific organizations, or at suppliers based in specific countries. For example, procurement opportunities from IBRD and IDA require bidders to be based in a country eligible for development assistance. The World Bank Group’s Procurement Gateway provides a list of eligible countries.The Procurement Gateway’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section has answers to common questions.