🇹🇷 Turkey · Government procurement
How to find and win government tenders in Turkey.
Turkey publishes all public procurement notices and contract data on EKAP (Elektronik Kamu Alımları Platformu) at ekap.kik.gov.tr, operated by the Public Procurement Authority (KİK). This guide explains how EKAP works, how to register as a supplier, and how to compete for Turkish government contracts.
Four steps to your first Turkey government contract.
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Register on EKAP
Create a supplier account on ekap.kik.gov.tr. Turkish companies register with their trade registry and tax numbers. Foreign companies can also register and must submit equivalent documentation; some procedures require a local presence or representative.
2
Search for published tender notices
EKAP lists open procurement notices from all contracting authorities subject to Public Procurement Law No. 4734. Search by product/service category, contracting authority, region, or procedure type (open tender, restricted, negotiated).
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Prepare your bid and gather required documents
Each tender specifies the required qualification documents — financial standing, technical capacity, prior experience. Bids are typically submitted in hard copy or electronically as specified. Ensure your bid bond (geçici teminat) is in order before submission.
4
Track award announcements on EKAP
EKAP publishes tender result notices and awarded contract values. Reviewing outcome data by authority and category helps benchmark pricing and identify where your sector is most active.
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Search Turkey government tenders
EKAP is the electronic procurement platform operated by Turkey's Public Procurement Authority (Kamu İhale Kurumu, KİK) under Public Procurement Law No. 4734. All contracting authorities — central government ministries, municipalities, state economic enterprises, and other public bodies above defined thresholds — must publish notices on EKAP. The platform supports open tenders, restricted procedures, and negotiated procedures, with tender documentation accessible to registered suppliers.
Foreign companies can participate in Turkish public tenders in principle. However, certain sectors and contract types carry domestic preference provisions or require reciprocity under Turkish law. Bids are frequently required in Turkish, and technical qualifications must align with Turkish standards where specified. Understanding the qualification requirements in each specific tender notice is essential before committing to bid preparation.
Turkey runs a large and active public procurement market across construction, infrastructure, health, education, and IT. EKAP publishes a high volume of notices across all regions and levels of government. Sell to State indexes EKAP procurement data, with plain-English search and saved tender searches with a daily email alert.
Frequently asked questions
What is EKAP (ekap.kik.gov.tr)?
EKAP (Elektronik Kamu Alımları Platformu) is Turkey's national electronic public procurement platform, operated by the Public Procurement Authority (KİK). It is the mandatory publication point for tender notices and contract data under Public Procurement Law No. 4734.
Who can bid on Turkish government tenders?
Turkish companies can bid directly. Foreign companies may participate but should check domestic preference provisions and reciprocity requirements applicable to their category and nationality. Some tender types specify requirements for local representatives.
Is access to EKAP free?
Browsing and downloading tender notices on EKAP is generally free for registered users. Submitting bids requires a registered EKAP account; most procedures also require a bid bond (geçici teminat) calculated as a percentage of the estimated contract value.
How do I get alerts for new Turkey tenders through Sell to State?
On Sell to State, save a search by keyword, category, or contracting authority. 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 Turkey procurement data does Sell to State cover?
Sell to State indexes Turkey public procurement notices and award data from EKAP, covering central government, municipalities, state economic enterprises, and other public bodies subject to Law No. 4734.
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