🇵🇭 Philippines · Government procurement
How to find and win government contracts in the Philippines via PhilGEPS.
PhilGEPS (Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System, philgeps.gov.ph) is the mandatory online portal for all Philippine government procurement, covering notices from thousands of agencies, local government units, government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), and state universities. This guide explains how to register, find relevant opportunities, and submit winning bids under the Government Procurement Reform Act (RA 9184).
Four steps to your first Philippines government contract.
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Register on PhilGEPS
Create a PhilGEPS supplier account at philgeps.gov.ph. Registration is free and requires business registration documents from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), DTI, or CDA, plus a valid tax identification number (TIN).
2
Search for tenders by agency or category
PhilGEPS lists all procurement opportunities including Invitation to Bid (ITB), Request for Quotation (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP). Use keyword and category filters to find contracts in your sector, and check submission deadlines carefully.
3
Prepare and submit a compliant bid to the BAC
Each procuring entity's Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) manages the evaluation. Submit technical and financial envelopes according to the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9184. Incomplete bids are rated failed at the eligibility check stage.
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Track Notice of Award and contract signing
After evaluation, the BAC issues a Notice of Award (NOA) and then a Notice to Proceed (NTP). PhilGEPS publishes award notices — monitor these to benchmark pricing and identify active government buyers.
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Search Philippines government tenders
PhilGEPS (philgeps.gov.ph) operates under the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) and is mandatory for all government procurement covered by RA 9184. The system publishes invitations to bid, awards, and blacklisted supplier notices. Every procuring entity — from national agencies to barangays — must use PhilGEPS for notices above the small-value procurement threshold.
Philippine law generally requires suppliers to be legally organized or authorized to do business in the Philippines. Foreign companies must be duly licensed to operate locally or comply with requirements set under the Foreign Investments Act, depending on the sector. Joint ventures with Filipino-owned firms are a common route for foreign participation in large infrastructure and consulting contracts. Nationality restrictions apply in certain sectors under the Philippine Constitution.
PhilGEPS lists tens of thousands of active procurement notices at any given time across all levels of Philippine government. Sell to State indexes PhilGEPS data and provides plain-English search by keyword, agency, or category — plus saved searches by buyer or keyword and a daily email alert on tender searches — without checking the portal daily.
Frequently asked questions
What is PhilGEPS?
PhilGEPS (Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System, philgeps.gov.ph) is the Philippines' mandatory online procurement portal, where all government entities must publish tender notices and contract awards under the Government Procurement Reform Act (RA 9184).
Can foreign companies bid on PhilGEPS tenders?
Foreign companies must be duly licensed to do business in the Philippines to participate. Large infrastructure and consulting contracts often involve joint ventures with Filipino partners. Nationality restrictions under the Constitution apply in certain sectors.
Is PhilGEPS registration free?
Basic PhilGEPS registration is free. A Platinum membership — which enables full e-submission and certificate generation — carries an annual fee, but is optional for some procurement methods.
How does Sell to State help me keep track of Philippines tenders?
Sell to State indexes PhilGEPS tender and award data and lets you save searches by keyword, agency, or category. 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 Philippines data does Sell to State cover?
Sell to State covers invitation to bid notices, award announcements, and procurement data from PhilGEPS, giving you a searchable, English-language view of the Philippines government procurement market.
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