Bahrain's official government e-procurement portal for public sector tenders and contracts.
Visit Bahrain Tender BoardThe Bahrain Tender Board manages government procurement for the Kingdom of Bahrain. The board publishes and administers tender processes for ministries and government entities.
What the Tender Board Covers
The board handles procurement for government ministries, authorities, and public entities. Bahrain has opportunities in infrastructure, financial services, technology, and tourism development.
How to Use the Portal
Tenders are published on the Tender Board portal with search and download capabilities. Bidding requires registration. Bahrain has relatively straightforward business registration for foreign companies.
Strengths
- Central portal: Single source for government tenders
- Business-friendly: Relatively easy company registration
- English available: Some English language support
- GCC market: Access to regional opportunities
Limitations
- Smaller market: Limited market size
- Arabic documents: Many tenders in Arabic
- Registration required: Bahrain CR for most tenders
How many notices does Bahrain Tender Board publish?
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| Month | Notices |
|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 125 |
| Dec 2025 | 88 |
| Jan 2026 | 90 |
| Feb 2026 | 72 |
| Mar 2026 | 48 |
| Apr 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| Jun 2026 | 106 |
| Jul 2026 | 111 |
| Aug 2026 | 84 |
| Sept 2026 | 195 |
| Oct 2026 | 228 |
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, Open Opportunities collected 1,284 notices from Bahrain Tender Board.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, Bahrain Tender Board published 1,284 tenders.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the largest category of notices from Bahrain Tender Board was Construction work (CPV division 45): an estimated 14% of notices, from a sample of 953 counted by the most relevant CPV code Open Opportunities gave each.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the most active buyer on Bahrain Tender Board was Central Stores Directorate - EWA, with 166 notices.
Of 100 tenders sampled from Bahrain Tender Board in the 12 months to 31 October 2026, half gave 19 days or more to respond.
Largest categories
- Construction work: 14%
- Construction structures and materials; auxiliary construction products: 10%
- Industrial machinery: 9%
- Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting: 7%
- Repair and maintenance services: 7%
Most active buyers
- Central Stores Directorate - EWA: 166
- Ministry of Works: 95
- Electricity and Water Authority: 92
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bahrain open to foreign companies?
Bahrain is known as relatively business-friendly in the GCC, with straightforward company registration. 100% foreign ownership is permitted in many sectors.
What sectors have most opportunities?
Financial services, tourism infrastructure, technology, and public services are active sectors. Bahrain positions itself as a regional business hub.
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