Does ADB buy things directly?

Some institutional procurement, but most ADB-financed contracts are executed by borrowing country governments using ADB funds and following ADB guidelines.

Who can bid on ADB projects?

Suppliers from ADB member countries. This includes developed members (US, EU, Japan, Australia, etc.) and developing member countries.

What's the difference between ADB and World Bank?

ADB focuses on Asia and Pacific. World Bank operates globally. Both are multilateral development banks with similar but separate procurement systems.

Where are ADB opportunities published?

ADB website, borrowing country national systems, and development publications. We aggregate these sources so you don't have to monitor each separately.

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What is ADB procurement?

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) finances development projects across Asia and the Pacific, and those projects require goods, works, and services. ADB procurement represents a substantial market for suppliers able to work in the region.

Like World Bank procurement, most ADB-financed contracts are executed by borrowing countries using ADB funds, following ADB procurement guidelines.

Who runs it?

The Asian Development Bank is a multilateral development bank headquartered in Manila, Philippines. Founded in 1966, ADB focuses on promoting social and economic development in Asia and the Pacific.

ADB has 68 member countries, with operations concentrated in developing Asia.

What contracts are published?

ADB-financed procurement includes:

Works: Roads, bridges, power plants, water systems, urban infrastructure
Goods: Equipment, vehicles, materials, IT systems
Consulting services: Project preparation, technical assistance, supervision
Non-consulting services: Logistics, maintenance, training

Projects span transport, energy, water, urban development, education, health, and other development sectors.

How ADB procurement works

ADB procurement follows the Bank's Procurement Policy (2017) and associated guidelines:

Value for money: Quality, cost, and fitness for purpose
Transparency: Published notices and award information
International competition: Open to suppliers from member countries
Country systems: May use borrower's national procurement where appropriate

Procurement is executed by borrowing country project implementation units, with ADB providing oversight.

Finding opportunities

ADB procurement notices appear through:

ADB website (Opportunities section)
Consulting Services Recruitment Notices (CSRN) for consulting
Borrowing country national systems
Development Business (UN publication)

We aggregate ADB opportunities alongside other sources to simplify monitoring.

Geographic focus

ADB operates across Asia and the Pacific:

South Asia: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal
Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia
Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan
East Asia: China, Mongolia
Pacific: Pacific island nations

Strengths

Large market: Billions in annual procurement
Asia focus: Regional expertise and relationships
Clear guidelines: Published procurement framework
Member access: Open to suppliers from member countries
Consulting opportunities: Strong demand for technical expertise

Limitations

Fragmented publication: Opportunities across ADB site, country portals, and other channels
Consulting vs procurement: Separate systems for consulting services (CSRN) and goods/works
Project-based navigation: Must understand ADB project structures to find opportunities
Search limitations: No single comprehensive search across all ADB-financed procurement
Historical access: Past opportunities can be difficult to locate

Our coverage

We monitor ADB procurement alongside World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and national portals in borrowing countries. This gives you visibility across multilateral development finance.

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