Winning public contracts abroad
Public buyers outside the UK spend far more than UK councils do, and many of their contracts are open to UK firms. Here's what we list, and the government help you can use.
IrelandEvery Irish public notice on TED, the EU's tenders journal.
EuropeNotices from across the EU and EEA that are published in English.
World Bank-funded, worldwideGoods, works and consultancy for World Bank projects in developing countries. Run by the borrowing country under World Bank rules, and generally open to firms from any country.
United States (federal)US federal agency opportunities from SAM.gov. Most need a SAM.gov registration, and some are reserved for US small businesses.
Government help for UK exporters
- UK Export Finance is the UK's export credit agency. It helps UK companies win, fulfil and get paid for export contracts, including support with bonds, working capital and insurance against not being paid. UK Export Finance on GOV.UK.
- Export support from the Department for Business and Trade: advice on markets, rules and regulations, and finding buyers. Export support on great.gov.uk.
- Local export support through growth hubs, chambers of commerce and international trade advisers. Find local export support.
Before you bid abroad
- Check who can take part. Each notice sets its own rules, and some are limited to local or registered suppliers.
- Check the language and currency. We list notices in English, but documents and contracts may be in the local language.
- Price in delivery costs, local taxes, currency risk and any bonds or guarantees the buyer asks for.
- Consider a local partner for delivery, especially for works and services contracts.
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