🇲🇹 Malta · Government procurement
How to find and win government tenders in Malta.
Malta conducts its public procurement through ePPS (Electronic Public Procurement System) at etenders.gov.mt, the government's platform for publishing tender notices, issuing tender documents, and receiving electronic submissions. This guide covers how to use ePPS, qualify as a supplier, and compete for Maltese public contracts.
Four steps to your first Malta government contract.
1
Register on ePPS
Create a supplier account on etenders.gov.mt. Maltese and foreign companies both register online. The Department of Contracts oversees the registration process; some larger contracts may require verification of company standing.
2
Search for open tender notices
ePPS lists active calls for tenders, requests for quotations, and expressions of interest from Maltese government departments, authorities, and state entities. Filter by category, deadline, or contracting authority.
3
Download tender documents and submit electronically
Tender documents are available directly on ePPS. Bids are submitted through the portal by the stated deadline. Follow the specifications in the Special Conditions and Technical Requirements closely — late or non-compliant submissions are excluded.
4
Monitor award notices
ePPS publishes contract award notices after evaluation. Malta also publishes above-threshold awards in the EU Official Journal. Reviewing past awards by authority and category helps benchmark future bids.
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ePPS is Malta's single point of contact for public procurement. It is operated by the Department of Contracts under the Ministry for Finance and serves as the publication and submission platform for contracting authorities across the Maltese government. Malta's procurement rules implement EU Directives 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU under the Public Procurement Regulations. The market is relatively concentrated — Malta is small with a limited number of large buyers — but it is active across ICT, works, professional services, and healthcare.
As an EU member state, Malta applies EU single market rules: EU and EEA companies can bid on equal terms with Maltese suppliers. Non-EU companies may participate for GPA-covered contracts. Language requirements vary; English is widely used in tender documentation alongside Maltese. Suppliers typically need to provide financial standing evidence and tax compliance declarations.
Malta's procurement volume is smaller than larger EU member states, but individual contracts can be significant relative to the market size. Sell to State indexes ePPS data, with plain-English search and saved tender searches with a daily email alert.
Frequently asked questions
What is ePPS (etenders.gov.mt)?
ePPS (Electronic Public Procurement System) is Malta's government procurement portal, used to publish tender notices, distribute tender documents, and receive electronic bid submissions from suppliers.
Who can bid on Malta government tenders?
EU and EEA companies can bid on Maltese tenders on equal terms. Non-EU companies may participate for GPA-covered contracts. All bidders must meet the financial and technical requirements specified in each tender.
Is ePPS free to use?
Registration and browsing on etenders.gov.mt is free. Submitting bids requires a registered ePPS account; some contracts may require a bid bond or tender fee as specified in the tender documents.
How do I get alerts for new Malta tenders through Sell to State?
Save a search on Sell to State by keyword, category, or buyer name. 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 Malta procurement data does Sell to State cover?
Sell to State indexes Malta public procurement notices and award records from ePPS, covering government departments, state authorities, and other public bodies across Malta.
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