Pennsylvania's official government procurement portal for state agency tenders and contracts.
Visit Pennsylvania eMarketplacePennsylvania eMarketplace is the commonwealth's procurement portal for state agency purchasing. The platform publishes bids and enables electronic purchasing across state government.
What eMarketplace Covers
The portal covers procurement from state agencies, state system universities, and participating local governments. Pennsylvania has opportunities in technology, professional services, construction, and healthcare.
How to Use eMarketplace
Suppliers can browse opportunities and must register to bid. The platform uses SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) for vendor management. Small and diverse business certifications available.
Strengths
- Major state: Sixth-largest US state by population
- Healthcare sector: Significant medical procurement
- Infrastructure: Transportation and construction needs
- Electronic platform: Full e-procurement capability
Limitations
- Small business goals: SDB participation targets
- Registration required: Must register to participate
- State focus: Local governments largely separate
How many notices does Pennsylvania eMarketplace publish?
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| Month | Notices |
|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 120 |
| Dec 2025 | 57 |
| Jan 2026 | 41 |
| Feb 2026 | 170 |
| Mar 2026 | 210 |
| Apr 2026 | 239 |
| May 2026 | 191 |
| Jun 2026 | 177 |
| Jul 2026 | 174 |
| Aug 2026 | 143 |
| Sept 2026 | 178 |
| Oct 2026 | 139 |
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, Open Opportunities collected 1,839 notices from Pennsylvania eMarketplace.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, Pennsylvania eMarketplace published 1,105 tenders and 734 award notices.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the largest category of notices from Pennsylvania eMarketplace was Construction work (CPV division 45): an estimated 15% of notices, from a sample of 968 counted by the most relevant CPV code Open Opportunities gave each.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, the most active buyer on Pennsylvania eMarketplace was Department of Human Services "prior DPW", with 355 notices.
Of 100 tenders sampled from Pennsylvania eMarketplace in the 12 months to 31 October 2026, half gave 24 days or more to respond.
Of 100 tenders sampled from Pennsylvania eMarketplace in the 12 months to 31 October 2026, 4 in 10 came with their documents.
In the 12 months to 31 October 2026, contracts from Pennsylvania eMarketplace went to 493 different suppliers; the most frequent winner was FEESERS INC..
Largest categories
- Construction work: 15%
- Food, beverages, tobacco and related products: 13%
- Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation: 8%
- Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services: 6%
- Construction structures and materials; auxiliary construction products: 4%
Most active buyers
- Department of Human Services "prior DPW": 355
- Department of Corrections: 209
- Pennsylvania Game Commission: 193
Most frequent winners
- FEESERS INC.: 17 awards
- Feesers: 15 awards
- Sysco: 14 awards
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SDB certification?
Small Diverse Business (SDB) certification provides preferences and opportunities for minority, women, veteran, disability, and LGBT-owned businesses in Pennsylvania.
Are there construction opportunities?
Yes, PennDOT and other agencies have significant infrastructure and construction procurement through the state system.
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