There are 4,331 live IT-Software tenders in India on Tender Impulse right now. 2,606 were published in the last seven days. Among the 41 sectors we cover in India, IT-Software ranks third for live tenders. Worldwide, no country on Tender Impulse has more live IT-Software tenders than India. Buyers publishing the most of these tenders at the moment include Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Railways. The CPV codes that come up most often are Personal computers (30213000), Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (79000000) and Procurement software development services (72212490). Watch the deadlines: 2,430 close within a week. The latest one arrived on 3 Nov 2026.
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Software and IT services tenders in India
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 India.
Selling IT-Software to government in India
Central government tenders in India appear on the Central Public Procurement Portal (eprocure.gov.in) and the Government e Marketplace (GeM), while states and many public sector undertakings run their own e-procurement portals. With so many sources and such high volumes, Tender Impulse alerts combine keywords, CPV codes and location so you only see the tenders that fit.
How many India IT-Software tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 4,331 open India IT-Software tenders. Of these, 2,606 were published in the last seven days, and 2,430 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue India IT-Software tenders?
Buyers with the most open India IT-Software tenders on Tender Impulse include: Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Railways. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in India IT-Software tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open India IT-Software tenders are Personal computers (30213000), Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (79000000) and Procurement software development services (72212490). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Where are government IT-Software tenders in India published?
Central government IT-Software tenders in India appear on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP, eprocure.gov.in) and the Government e Marketplace (GeM). State governments run their own e-procurement sites, and large public sector undertakings (PSUs) often publish on their own portals. Municipal corporations and defence establishments also buy through e-procurement.
Can I get India IT-Software tenders for one state only?
India IT-Software tenders can be limited to one state with Tender Impulse, whose alerts combine keywords, CPV codes and location so only notices matching your products and the states you serve arrive. Results can also be narrowed by buyer and deadline, and subscribers can request complete bid documents and review contract award data.
What do India IT and software tenders cover?
India 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 India software development contracts?
Vendors bidding on India 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 India IT tenders typically evaluated?
India 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.