🇲🇰 North Macedonia · Government procurement
How to find and win government tenders in North Macedonia.
North Macedonia publishes public procurement notices on ESPP, the national e-procurement platform at e-nabavki.gov.mk. This guide explains how the system works, who can bid, and how Sell to State helps you cut through the noise.
Four steps to your first North Macedonia government contract.
1
Register on ESPP
Create a supplier account at e-nabavki.gov.mk. Domestic companies use their tax identification number; foreign suppliers may need to provide equivalent registration documents from their home jurisdiction.
2
Find relevant tenders
Search ESPP by CPV code, contracting authority, or keyword. Sell to State indexes the portal so you can run plain-English searches across all active North Macedonia opportunities in one place.
3
Submit a compliant bid
Download tender documents, prepare your technical and financial offer according to the contracting authority's specifications, and submit through the ESPP platform before the stated deadline.
4
Track contract awards
Award notices are published on ESPP. 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.
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Search North Macedonia government tenders
ESPP (e-nabavki.gov.mk) is the mandatory e-procurement portal for North Macedonia's public sector. Contracting authorities at the central and local government level publish contract notices, tender documents, clarifications, and award decisions through the platform. Procurement is governed by the Law on Public Procurement, which aligns broadly with EU directives as part of North Macedonia's EU accession process.
Both domestic and foreign companies can participate in North Macedonia public tenders. Registration on ESPP is required to access tender documents and submit bids electronically. The portal and most tender documents are in Macedonian, so foreign bidders typically work with local partners or translators for complex procedures.
Monitoring ESPP manually across multiple CPV categories is time-consuming. Sell to State indexes North Macedonia tender data from ESPP, with plain-English search and saved tender searches with a daily email alert.
Frequently asked questions
What is ESPP and how does it work?
ESPP (e-nabavki.gov.mk) is North Macedonia's official electronic public procurement system. Contracting authorities use it to publish notices, share tender documents, receive bids, and announce award decisions. All public procurement above the applicable thresholds must go through the portal.
Can international companies bid on North Macedonia government tenders?
Yes. North Macedonia's public procurement law generally permits foreign suppliers to participate. Bidders must meet the qualification criteria set in each tender and may be required to provide documents proving legal status and financial standing from their home country.
Is access to ESPP free?
Registering on ESPP and accessing published tender notices is free of charge. Some tender documents may require a formal request or registration step as specified by the contracting authority.
How can Sell to State help me keep track of North Macedonia tenders?
Sell to State lets you save a keyword or CPV search. 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 North Macedonia procurement data does Sell to State cover?
Sell to State indexes public tender notices and award data sourced from ESPP. Coverage includes contract notices, award announcements, and buyer profiles for contracting authorities across North Macedonia.
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