Macao Tenders

The Macao SAR Procurement Service (SPAO): SPAO is responsible for overseeing the Macao government's procurement system. Its website (www.sp.gov.mo) includes information on procurement laws, regulations, and guidelines, as well as a list of current tenders.
The Macao SAR Government Gazette: The Gazette is the official publication of the Macao SAR government. It includes notices of all tenders that are open to the public.
The websites of individual Macao government departments and agencies: Most Macao government departments and agencies have their own websites that include information on their procurement activities.
GlobalTenders aggregates tenders from Macao's official, authorities and agencies websites, newspapers, journals and magazines. With artificial intelligence and machine learning the data is authenticated, segregated and reorganized to make thousands of Macao Tenders easily searchable on a single platform.

All companies and individuals who are capable of fulfilling the requirements can potentially bid on Macao tenders. There might be additional restrictions based on domicile, experience and qualifications depending on the project's nature and complexity.

Top products and services procured by the Macao government through tenders
Construction works: This includes the construction of new buildings, roads, and infrastructure, as well as the maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure.
Goods: This includes a wide range of goods, such as office supplies, furniture, IT equipment, and vehicles.
Services: This includes a wide range of services, such as cleaning, security, catering, and IT support.
Professional services: This includes services provided by professionals such as lawyers, accountants, and consultants.
Utilities: This includes electricity, water, and waste disposal services.
Medical supplies and equipment: This includes pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and other supplies used in hospitals and clinics.
Educational supplies and equipment: This includes textbooks, computers, and other supplies used in schools.

The exact eligibility criteria vary with each Macao tender, but some common requirements include:

• past experience
• minimum revenue
• legal status
• technical expertise
• financial stability
• ethical conduct

Law No. 12/2011/M: This law sets out the general principles of the Macao government's procurement system.
Administrative Regulation No. 12/2012/M: This regulation provides more detailed rules on the implementation of the Macao government's procurement system.
Guidelines for Procurement: These guidelines provide guidance on how to apply the laws and regulations to specific procurement activities.

The Macao tender market is estimated to be worth around MOP 30 billion (USD 3.7 billion) per year. This makes it one of the largest tender markets in Asia.

Bidding for tenders in Macao is extremely lucrative for companies of all sizes. Macao tendering authorities release contracts for most of the products and services procured by them benefitting small, medium and large enterprises. A few of the benefits of bidding on Macao tenders are -
Guaranteed income
Steady work
reputational boost
high value projects
expanding client base
upskilling and innovation

The increasing use of electronic tendering: The Macao government is increasingly using electronic tendering to make its procurement system more efficient and transparent.
The use of green procurement: The Macao government is committed to using green procurement to reduce its environmental impact.
The use of social procurement: The Macao government is also committed to using social procurement to improve the lives of local residents.

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