🇭🇺 Hungary · Government procurement
How to find and win government tenders in Hungary.
Hungary's public procurement is conducted through EKR (Elektronikus Közbeszerzési Rendszer) at ekr.gov.hu, the country's mandatory electronic procurement system managed by the Public Procurement Authority. This guide explains how to access EKR, find relevant tenders, and bid competitively in the Hungarian government market.
Four steps to your first Hungary government contract.
1
Register on EKR
Supplier registration on ekr.gov.hu requires a Hungarian company registration or the equivalent foreign business identification. Registration is mandatory before you can access tender documentation or submit any offer.
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Search the EKR notice database
Filter active notices by CPV code, contracting authority, county, or procedure type. Above EU thresholds, Hungarian contracts are also published on TED. Review both sources to ensure you capture the full pipeline.
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Prepare a compliant bid and submit electronically
Download specifications, prepare your technical and financial offer to meet all stated requirements, and submit through EKR using a qualified electronic signature before the published deadline. EKR enforces strict submission timestamps.
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Track award notices in the Közbeszerzési Értesítő
Award decisions are published in Hungary's Public Procurement Bulletin (Közbeszerzési Értesítő) and on EKR. Reviewing award data helps you understand pricing dynamics and the most active buyers in your sector.
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Hungarian procurement is governed by the Public Procurement Act (Act CXLIII of 2015), aligned with EU Directives. EKR is the compulsory platform for all electronic procedures; the Public Procurement Bulletin remains the official gazette for publication of notices and awards. Key buying sectors include construction, IT infrastructure, healthcare equipment, and transport.
As an EU member state, Hungary's procurement market is open to all EU/EEA suppliers on equal terms. Non-EU companies can participate in most procedures, though certain strategic or security-related contracts may restrict eligibility. All documentation is in Hungarian, and formally certified translations of qualification documents may be required for foreign bidders.
Hungarian procurement generates a substantial volume of notices across central and local government. Sell to State indexes EKR and TED notices for Hungary, with plain-English search and saved tender searches with a daily email alert.
Frequently asked questions
What is EKR in Hungarian public procurement?
EKR (Elektronikus Közbeszerzési Rendszer) is Hungary's official electronic public procurement system, available at ekr.gov.hu. All contracting authorities subject to the Public Procurement Act are required to use EKR for electronic procedures.
Can international companies bid on Hungarian government tenders?
Yes. EU/EEA suppliers have equal rights to participate in Hungarian procurement. Non-EU companies are generally permitted as well, subject to the eligibility criteria in each individual notice.
Is EKR free to access?
Viewing published notices on EKR is free. Supplier registration and bid submission through the platform do not require a fee, though individual contracting authorities may set participation conditions in their tender documents.
How does Sell to State help with Hungarian tenders?
Sell to State indexes Hungarian procurement notices from EKR and TED, letting you search in plain English. Save the search and turn on its alert: once a day, we email you the number of new open and awarded tenders that match it.
What Hungary procurement data does Sell to State cover?
Sell to State covers public tender notices and award data from EKR and TED for Hungarian government contracts, enabling cross-language search and the ability to follow specific Hungarian contracting authorities.
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