🇨🇻 Cape Verde · Government procurement
How to find and win government tenders in Cape Verde.
Cape Verde's public procurement is overseen by ARAP (Autoridade Reguladora das Aquisições Públicas) and published at arap.cv. This guide walks through supplier registration, finding open tenders, bidding requirements, and award tracking.
Four steps to your first Cape Verde government contract.
1
Register your company with ARAP
Create a supplier profile on the ARAP portal at arap.cv using your business registration and fiscal documentation. Registration unlocks access to tender documents and the ability to submit electronic bids.
2
Search for active tender notices
Browse or filter solicitations on ARAP by procurement category, value, or contracting authority. Notices cover goods, works, and services across Cape Verdean public entities.
3
Prepare and submit a compliant bid
Download the tender dossier, meet all technical and financial qualification criteria, and submit before the closing date. Non-compliant submissions are excluded at the opening stage.
4
Monitor award announcements
ARAP publishes contract award results on its portal. Reviewing awards helps you understand market pricing and identify active buyers in your sector.
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ARAP is Cape Verde's independent regulatory authority for public acquisitions. It operates the central e-procurement platform at arap.cv, through which public entities publish notices, receive bids, and disclose award decisions across the archipelago's nine inhabited islands.
Cape Verdean law generally permits international suppliers to bid on tenders open to foreign competition, particularly for goods and services not available locally. Tender documents specify eligibility rules, required certifications, and any domestic preference margins that apply.
Keeping pace with ARAP manually means daily portal visits and the risk of missing short-notice solicitations. Sell to State indexes Cape Verde procurement data, with plain-English search and saved tender searches with a daily email alert.
Frequently asked questions
What is ARAP in Cape Verde?
ARAP (Autoridade Reguladora das Aquisições Públicas) is Cape Verde's public procurement regulatory authority. It runs the central portal at arap.cv where tender notices, bid results, and award decisions are published.
Who can bid on Cape Verde government tenders?
Registered Cape Verdean companies can participate in all public tenders. International suppliers may bid on contracts open to foreign competition; each tender document specifies eligibility conditions and any local-preference rules.
Is the ARAP portal free to access?
Browsing published notices on arap.cv is generally free. Downloading full tender dossiers or submitting bids typically requires a registered supplier account.
How do I get alerts for Cape Verde tenders through Sell to State?
Search for Cape Verde tenders on Sell to State by keyword, category, or contracting authority, then save the search. Turn on the alert for the saved tender search: once a day, we email you the number of new open and awarded tenders that match it.
What Cape Verde data does Sell to State cover?
Sell to State indexes procurement notices and contract awards from ARAP, making Cape Verde public purchasing data searchable in plain English alongside data from more than 190 other countries.
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