🇲🇻 Maldives · Government procurement
How to find and win government tenders in the Maldives.
The Maldives government publishes procurement opportunities through the Bandeyri Portal at bandeyri.gov.mv, the official platform for government tenders managed by the Finance Ministry under the Public Finance Act framework. All major government agencies are required to advertise open tenders on the Bandeyri Portal, making it the primary source for Maldivian procurement opportunities. This guide covers registration, tender discovery, bid submission, and contract monitoring.
Four steps to your first Maldives government contract.
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Register on the Bandeyri Portal as a supplier
Create a vendor account on bandeyri.gov.mv. Local companies should have a valid business registration with the Maldives Business Registry. Foreign companies bidding under international tendering should confirm documentation requirements with the procuring agency.
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Browse and download open tenders on Bandeyri
Search active tenders on bandeyri.gov.mv by government entity, category, or keyword. The portal covers tenders from ministries, atolls administration, state-owned enterprises, and government agencies across the Maldives.
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Submit a compliant bid by the stated deadline
Read the tender document carefully and address all technical specifications, eligibility criteria, and financial requirements. Bid submissions follow the envelope structure specified in the document, with late submissions excluded from evaluation.
4
Track contract awards and understand buyer activity
The Bandeyri Portal and official government channels publish contract award notices. Monitoring awards by ministry or category reveals which buyers are most active and which contract values and types are regularly tendered.
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The Maldives' government procurement covers construction and island infrastructure, tourism-related public assets, health, education, IT, and general government services. Given the archipelagic geography — over 1,000 islands spread across 26 atolls — logistics and local presence matter significantly in procurement. Individual atolls and island councils as well as central government ministries and state-owned enterprises all issue tenders. Development funding from Saudi Arabia, India, China, and multilateral institutions supports a portion of capital expenditure.
International companies regularly participate in Maldives government tenders, particularly for large construction projects, marine infrastructure, and specialized technical services where local supply is limited. International competitive bidding is used for major contracts, especially those that are donor-funded. A local agent or registered presence in the Maldives is useful for navigating logistics, communications with procurement officers, and customs procedures for imported goods.
With tenders distributed across government entities and atolls, monitoring Maldives procurement comprehensively using only the Bandeyri Portal can be time-consuming. Sell to State indexes publicly available Maldives government procurement notices, enabling plain-English searches — for example 'harbor construction' or 'solar energy Atoll' — and saved tender searches with a daily email alert.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bandeyri Portal in the Maldives?
The Bandeyri Portal at bandeyri.gov.mv is the Maldives government's official procurement platform where ministries and government entities are required to publish open tenders. It is managed under the Finance Ministry as part of the national public finance framework.
Who can bid on Maldives government tenders?
Maldivian-registered companies can bid on all Bandeyri-published tenders. International companies may participate in tenders designated for international competitive bidding, which is standard for larger contracts and donor-funded projects. A local agent or in-country presence is beneficial for foreign bidders.
Is the Bandeyri Portal free to access?
Browsing tender notices on bandeyri.gov.mv is publicly accessible at no cost. Individual tender documents may carry a purchase fee specified in the tender notice.
How does Sell to State help me keep track of new Maldives tenders?
Set up a saved search on Sell to State targeting the Maldives and your relevant categories. 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 Maldives procurement data does Sell to State cover?
Sell to State indexes publicly available Maldives government tender notices and contract award information from the Bandeyri Portal and other official Maldivian procurement sources.
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