🇳🇬 Nigeria · Government procurement
How to find and win government tenders in Nigeria.
Nigeria's federal procurement is overseen by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and notices are tracked through NOCOPO (National Open Contracting Portal), accessible at https://www.bpp.gov.ng. This guide covers how to register as a supplier, find active tenders across federal agencies, prepare a compliant bid, and monitor contract awards.
Four steps to your first Nigeria federal government contract.
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Register on the BPP supplier portal
Obtain your Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration, Tax Identification Number, and relevant professional or sector certifications. Register on the BPP portal to access procurement notices and submit required compliance documentation.
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Find active tenders on NOCOPO and the BPP portal
Browse the National Open Contracting Portal and BPP website for tender notices from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Notices specify the MDA, scope, evaluation method, bid bond amount, and submission deadline.
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Prepare a compliant bid with mandatory attachments
Nigerian federal procurement requires specific compliance documents including the sworn affidavit of exclusive Nigerian citizenship (for some categories), tax clearance certificate, audited accounts, and bid security. Missing any mandatory document results in disqualification.
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Track contract awards and open contracting data
NOCOPO publishes award data in line with Nigeria's open contracting commitments. Review award notices to track which suppliers are winning federal contracts and at what values, helping you benchmark future bids.
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The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is Nigeria's federal procurement regulator, setting rules and thresholds for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). NOCOPO, the National Open Contracting Portal, publishes procurement data in machine-readable format as part of Nigeria's commitment to procurement transparency. Federal tenders cover an extensive range of sectors including works, goods supply, consulting services, ICT, healthcare, and education across dozens of MDAs.
Nigeria's procurement law includes provisions that can favour locally registered companies for certain categories, and some contracts explicitly require Nigerian incorporation. International suppliers typically need to establish a Nigerian legal entity or work through a local subsidiary or agent. State-level governments each operate separate procurement systems with their own portals and rules distinct from the federal BPP framework.
Nigeria's federal and state procurement landscape generates a significant volume of tender notices across many entities and portals. Sell to State indexes Nigerian tender and award data from NOCOPO and the BPP, with plain-English search and saved tender searches with a daily email alert.
Frequently asked questions
What are NOCOPO and BPP in Nigeria?
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is Nigeria's federal procurement regulator. NOCOPO (National Open Contracting Portal) is the platform at www.bpp.gov.ng that publishes federal tender notices and award data across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
Can international companies bid on Nigeria government tenders?
Some categories of Nigerian federal contracts are open to international companies, but many require Nigerian incorporation or a local partner. Companies without a Nigerian entity typically need to establish one or engage a local agent before bidding.
Is NOCOPO and the BPP portal free to access?
Browsing and downloading tender notices from the BPP portal and NOCOPO is generally free. Full tender dossiers for some contracts carry a fee payable to the contracting MDA, stated in the individual notice.
How can I get alerts for new Nigeria government tenders?
Sell to State lets you save searches and follow specific federal buyers in Nigeria. 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 Nigeria procurement data does Sell to State cover?
Sell to State indexes tender notices and award data from NOCOPO and the BPP portal, making Nigeria's federal government procurement pipeline searchable in plain English across all tracked MDAs and sectors.
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