Saudi Arabia's official government e-procurement platform. The central portal for Saudi public sector tenders, covering ministries, agencies, and government entities.
Visit Etimad Saudi ArabiaWhat is Etimad?
Etimad is Saudi Arabia's official government e-procurement platform. It's the central portal where Saudi ministries, government agencies, and public entities publish tender opportunities and manage procurement.
Saudi Arabia represents the largest procurement market in the Middle East, with massive spending on infrastructure, healthcare, defence, technology, and Vision 2030 transformation projects.
Who runs it?
Etimad is operated by the Ministry of Finance as part of Saudi Arabia's digital government transformation. The platform centralises government purchasing across all public sector entities.
The system supports the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals, including increased transparency, efficiency, and SME participation in government contracting.
What contracts are published?
Etimad covers all Saudi government procurement:
- Works: Construction, infrastructure, mega-projects
- Goods: Equipment, technology, medical supplies, vehicles
- Services: Consulting, IT services, facilities management
Major sectors include:
- Infrastructure and construction (NEOM, Red Sea Project, etc.)
- Healthcare (hospital construction and equipment)
- Defence and security
- Technology and digital transformation
- Education
- Transport (rail, airports, ports)
Vision 2030 impact
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 transformation programme is driving unprecedented procurement activity:
- Mega-projects: NEOM, Red Sea Project, Qiddiya, Diriyah
- Infrastructure: Rail networks, airports, ports
- Diversification: Tourism, entertainment, technology
- Localisation: In-Kingdom Total Value Add requirements
This creates substantial opportunities but also local content requirements that affect international suppliers.
Registration and requirements
To bid on Saudi government contracts:
- Registration on Etimad platform
- Commercial registration (may require local entity)
- Compliance with IKTVA (In-Kingdom Total Value Add) where applicable
- Pre-qualification for certain sectors
Many large contracts require or favour local partnerships and in-Kingdom value add commitments.
Language
Etimad operates primarily in Arabic. While some larger international tenders include English documentation, Arabic capability is important for the Saudi market. Many international suppliers work with local partners who navigate Arabic requirements.
Strengths
- Massive market: Largest Middle East procurement market
- Vision 2030: Unprecedented investment and opportunity
- Centralised platform: Good coverage of government procurement
- Modernising: Digital transformation improving processes
- Diverse sectors: Opportunities across industries
Limitations
- Arabic interface: Platform primarily in Arabic
- Registration complexity: May require local commercial registration for full access
- Documentation language: Most tender documents in Arabic only
- Authentication requirements: Saudi digital credentials needed for some functions
- Sector-specific platforms: Some ministries use additional procurement systems
Our coverage
We monitor Etimad alongside other Middle East sources including Bahrain and UAE. For suppliers targeting the Gulf region, Saudi Arabia is the primary market.
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How many notices does Etimad Saudi Arabia publish?
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| Month | Notices |
|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | no notices |
| Dec 2025 | 1,010 |
| Jan 2026 | 7,564 |
| Feb 2026 | 3,557 |
| Mar 2026 | 3,154 |
| Apr 2026 | 4,068 |
| May 2026 | 2,620 |
| Jun 2026 | 2,534 |
| Jul 2026 | 1,891 |
| Aug 2026 | 3,176 |
| Sept 2026 | 1,995 |
| Oct 2026 | 2,722 |
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, Open Opportunities collected 34,291 notices from Etimad Saudi Arabia.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, Etimad Saudi Arabia published 34,291 tenders.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the largest category of notices from Etimad Saudi Arabia was Repair and maintenance services (CPV division 50): an estimated 13% of notices, from a sample of 1,000 counted by the most relevant CPV code Open Opportunities gave each.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the most active buyer on Etimad Saudi Arabia was الشؤون الصحیة بوزارة الحرس الوطني, with 5,958 notices.
Of 100 tenders sampled from Etimad Saudi Arabia in the 12 months to 31 October 2026, half gave 14 days or more to respond.
Largest categories
- Repair and maintenance services: 13%
- Medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and personal care products: 12%
- Construction work: 9%
- Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security: 7%
- Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation: 7%
Most active buyers
- الشؤون الصحیة بوزارة الحرس الوطني: 5,958
- الهيئة السعودية للمياه: 2,236
- القوات البحرية: 1,223
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Etimad free to use?
Searching may be available, but registration and bidding require credentials. Some access may require a local commercial registration.
Do I need a local partner in Saudi Arabia?
Depends on the contract. Many larger contracts require or favour local partnerships and in-Kingdom value add commitments. Some sectors require specific licences.
What is IKTVA?
In-Kingdom Total Value Add is Saudi Arabia's local content programme, requiring a percentage of contract value to be delivered locally. This affects international supplier competitiveness.
What languages are Saudi tenders in?
Primarily Arabic. Larger international tenders may include English documentation, but Arabic capability or local partnership is important.
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