United Kingdom's official government e-procurement portal for public sector tenders and contracts.
Visit eTendersNIeTendersNI is the official procurement portal for Northern Ireland's public sector. Managed by the Central Procurement Directorate (CPD), it provides access to contracts from Northern Ireland government departments, health trusts, local councils, and other public bodies.
What eTendersNI Covers
The portal publishes opportunities from across Northern Ireland's public sector, including health and social care trusts, education authorities, housing associations, and central government. Contract values range from smaller local requirements to major infrastructure projects.
How to Use eTendersNI
Suppliers can browse opportunities without registration, but bidding requires creating an account. The registration process is straightforward and free. Suppliers can set up email alerts based on CPV codes and keywords to receive notifications of relevant opportunities.
Strengths
- Comprehensive coverage: Single source for NI public sector opportunities
- Free access: No cost to register or bid
- Email alerts: Automated notifications for new opportunities
- Good search: Filter by sector, CPV code, and location
Limitations
- Separate from UK portals: Not integrated with Find a Tender or Contracts Finder
- Variable tender quality: Document formats and detail levels vary by buyer
- Framework visibility: Some call-offs under frameworks not published
How many notices does eTendersNI publish?
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| Month | Notices |
|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 125 |
| Dec 2025 | 106 |
| Jan 2026 | 89 |
| Feb 2026 | no notices |
| Mar 2026 | no notices |
| Apr 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| Jun 2026 | 121 |
| Jul 2026 | 120 |
| Aug 2026 | 101 |
| Sept 2026 | 91 |
| Oct 2026 | 75 |
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, Open Opportunities collected 925 notices from eTendersNI.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, eTendersNI published 925 tenders.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the largest category of notices from eTendersNI was Construction work (CPV division 45): an estimated 16% of notices, from a sample of 771 counted by the most relevant CPV code Open Opportunities gave each.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the most active buyer on eTendersNI was CPD - Supplies and Services Division, with 159 notices.
Of 100 tenders sampled from eTendersNI in the 12 months to 31 October 2026, half gave 25 days or more to respond.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, 236 notices from eTendersNI published a contract value; half were worth £810,000 or more.
Largest categories
- Construction work: 16%
- Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security: 12%
- Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services: 8%
- Medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and personal care products: 6%
- Education and training services: 5%
Most active buyers
- CPD - Supplies and Services Division: 159
- Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service: 153
- Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council: 77
Frequently Asked Questions
Is eTendersNI part of Find a Tender?
No, eTendersNI is a separate platform for Northern Ireland. Above-threshold opportunities may also appear on Find a Tender, but eTendersNI covers all NI public sector procurement.
Can suppliers from outside Northern Ireland bid?
Yes, the portal is open to all suppliers regardless of location. There are no geographic restrictions on who can register or bid.
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