Tender Impulse lists 3,428 live IT-Software tenders in China, updated every day. Of these, 1,440 appeared in the past week. Among the 38 sectors we cover in China, IT-Software ranks fourth for live tenders. China is second of the 136 countries with live IT-Software tenders on Tender Impulse. Among the busiest buyers are Guangzhou China Star Optoelectronics Semiconductor Display Technology Co.,Ltd., Chengdu BOE Display Technology Co.,Ltd. and Tsinghua University. Many of these tenders are classified under Information technology services (72222300), Artificial Intelligence (72212514) and Information systems and servers (48800000). 1,430 close within the next seven days, so check the deadlines below. The newest notice was added on 3 Nov 2026.
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Software and IT services tenders in China
IT tenders cover licences and software development, cloud and hosting, system integration, data centres, cybersecurity, support contracts and the hardware that goes with them. Software packages fall under CPV division 48, IT services under division 72 and computer equipment under division 30.
Technical specifications in IT tenders are long and often name compatibility or certification requirements, so reading the full file before committing is essential. Subscribers can request the documents, translate them at no extra cost and see which suppliers won recent IT contracts in China.
Bidding in China
Chinese government procurement notices are published on the China Government Procurement Network (ccgp.gov.cn) and on provincial and municipal sites, almost always in Chinese. Searching in English misses most of them, which is why Tender Impulse classifies IT-Software tenders by sector and CPV code and translates details for subscribers at no extra cost.
How many China IT-Software tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 3,428 open China IT-Software tenders. Of these, 1,440 were published in the last seven days, and 1,430 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue China IT-Software tenders?
Buyers with the most open China IT-Software tenders on Tender Impulse include: Guangzhou China Star Optoelectronics Semiconductor Display Technology Co.,Ltd., Chengdu BOE Display Technology Co.,Ltd. and Tsinghua University. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in China IT-Software tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open China IT-Software tenders are Information technology services (72222300), Artificial Intelligence (72212514) and Information systems and servers (48800000). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Which websites publish IT-Software tenders in China?
Chinese IT-Software tenders from government buyers are published on the China Government Procurement Network (ccgp.gov.cn), the national portal operated under the Ministry of Finance, and on provincial and municipal procurement sites. Universities, hospitals and research institutes are among the most active buyers, including Tsinghua University and Peking University.
Can I search Chinese IT-Software tenders in English?
Not effectively. Chinese IT-Software tenders are almost always written in Chinese, so English keyword searches miss most notices. Tender Impulse classifies tenders by sector and CPV code, so alerts work regardless of language, and subscribers can request translation of tender details at no extra cost along with the full bid documents.
What do China IT and software tenders cover?
China IT and software tenders cover licences and software development, cloud and hosting, system integration, data centres, cybersecurity, support contracts and the hardware that goes with them. Software packages fall under CPV division 48, IT services under division 72 and computer equipment under division 30.
What do vendors need to bid on China software development contracts?
Vendors bidding on China software development contracts typically need references from similar projects, CVs of the proposed team, a technical proposal with architecture and methodology, and any certifications named in the specifications. Licence resellers usually need manufacturer or partner authorisation. Data-protection and hosting requirements often appear too, so check them before committing.
How are China IT tenders typically evaluated?
China IT tenders are typically evaluated on technical quality and price together, scoring the solution, methodology, team and support arrangements, though supply-only hardware or licence tenders often go to the lowest compliant offer. Long specifications frequently name compatibility or certification requirements, so reading the full file before committing is essential. Integration and support costs are easy to underestimate.