🇨🇳 China · Government procurement
How to find government tenders in China through CCGP.
China Central Government Procurement (CCGP, ccgp.gov.cn) is the official national portal for public sector procurement in China, publishing notices from central ministries, provincial governments, and state institutions. This guide covers how the system is structured, how foreign and domestic suppliers can participate, and how to monitor the market efficiently.
Four steps to your first China government contract.
1
Understand the procurement framework
China's Government Procurement Law governs central and local purchases. CCGP publishes notices at the national level; provincial and municipal portals handle sub-national procurement — know which tier your target buyers sit in.
2
Register with the relevant agency
There is no single cross-ministry supplier registry. Each procuring entity may require separate registration or qualification. Identify your target buyers and follow their specific onboarding process.
3
Submit a compliant bid through the official channel
Bid documents must be submitted in Mandarin Chinese and comply with specifications set by the procuring entity. Many tenders are conducted through authorized agency intermediaries — confirm the correct submission route for each notice.
4
Track award announcements on CCGP
CCGP publishes contract award notices alongside tender notices. Tracking awards reveals which suppliers win, at what prices, and which agencies are the most active buyers in your sector.
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Search China government tenders
CCGP (ccgp.gov.cn) aggregates procurement notices from central government bodies and links through to provincial-level portals. The platform publishes open tenders, invitation tenders, competitive negotiations, and single-source procurement notices. Most documents are in Mandarin Chinese; foreign bidders should plan for translation and local legal review.
Foreign companies can in principle participate in Chinese government procurement, but in practice many tenders carry domestic preference requirements or sector-specific restrictions. Joint ventures with Chinese partners and wholly foreign-owned enterprises (WFOEs) with Chinese registration have a better track record of qualifying. Verify eligibility requirements in each tender notice and consult local counsel on any national security or sensitive-sector restrictions.
The scale of CCGP — tens of thousands of notices per month across dozens of categories — makes manual monitoring impractical. Sell to State indexes CCGP, with plain-English search and saved tender searches with a daily email alert.
Frequently asked questions
What is CCGP?
CCGP (China Government Procurement, ccgp.gov.cn) is China's official national procurement portal, publishing tender notices and award announcements from central and provincial government entities.
Can international suppliers bid on Chinese government tenders?
Foreign companies with a Chinese legal entity (WFOE or joint venture) can bid on many tenders. Some categories carry domestic preference rules or restrictions; eligibility must be verified notice by notice.
Is access to CCGP free?
Browsing and downloading tender documents on CCGP is free. Some procuring entities charge a deposit for bid documents, which is typically refunded to unsuccessful bidders.
How does Sell to State help me track China government tenders?
Sell to State indexes CCGP notices and awards, providing plain-English search, saved searches by keyword or buyer, and daily email alerts on tender searches — no Mandarin required.
What China procurement data does Sell to State cover?
Sell to State covers tender notices and award data from CCGP, with plain-English search and saved tender searches with a daily email alert.
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