Iceland's official government e-procurement portal for public sector tenders and contracts.
Visit Iceland ProcurementRikiskaup is Iceland's central purchasing body, managing procurement for the Icelandic government. The organisation publishes tenders and manages framework agreements.
What Rikiskaup Covers
The portal covers central government procurement and framework agreements. Iceland has opportunities in geothermal energy, fishing industry services, IT, and general supplies.
How to Use the Portal
Suppliers can access tender information through the Rikiskaup website. Registration may be required for bidding. Iceland follows EEA procurement rules.
Strengths
- EEA member: European Economic Area rules apply
- Geothermal expertise: Energy sector opportunities
- English capability: High English proficiency
- Transparent: Clear procurement processes
Limitations
- Small market: Population of 370,000
- Icelandic documents: Many tenders in Icelandic
- ISK currency: Exchange rate considerations
- Remote location: Logistics considerations
How many notices does Iceland Procurement publish?
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| Month | Notices |
|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 30 |
| Dec 2025 | 46 |
| Jan 2026 | 42 |
| Feb 2026 | 57 |
| Mar 2026 | 94 |
| Apr 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| Jun 2026 | 72 |
| Jul 2026 | 36 |
| Aug 2026 | 40 |
| Sept 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 2026 | 58 |
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, Open Opportunities collected 645 notices from Iceland Procurement.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, Iceland Procurement published 645 tenders.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the largest category of notices from Iceland Procurement was Construction work (CPV division 45): an estimated 41% of notices, from a sample of 645 counted by the most relevant CPV code Open Opportunities gave each.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the most active buyer on Iceland Procurement was Vegagerðin, with 97 notices.
Of 100 tenders sampled from Iceland Procurement in the 12 months to 31 October 2026, half gave 31 days or more to respond.
Largest categories
- Construction work: 41%
- Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services: 8%
- Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services: 7%
- Medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and personal care products: 6%
- Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation: 5%
Most active buyers
- Vegagerðin: 97
- Reykjavíkurborg: 78
- Fjársýslan: 64
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Iceland follow EU procurement rules?
As an EEA member, Iceland follows rules equivalent to EU procurement directives. Above-threshold notices appear on TED.
Are there renewable energy opportunities?
Iceland's geothermal and hydroelectric expertise generates some procurement in energy services and related infrastructure.
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