Latest Korea Defence Tenders
226 live tenders, updated daily.
Right now Tender Impulse is tracking 226 live Defence tenders from Korea. 125 were added since this time last week. Worldwide, Korea ranks seventh of 88 countries for live Defence tenders. Among the busiest buyers are Defense Acquisition Corporation International Power Operation Contract Team, Public Procurement Service and Defense Acquisition Corporation. Common CPV codes in these notices include Emergency and security equipment (35100000), Protective and safety clothing (35113400) and Surveillance and security systems and devices (35120000). 142 close within the next seven days, so check the deadlines below. The latest one arrived on 14 Oct 2026.
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Defence and security tenders in Korea
Defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies buy vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.
Defence procurement often limits eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Read the eligibility conditions of each Korea tender carefully; your key account manager can help you assess them.
Bidding in Korea
South Korea's public tenders run on KONEPS (Nara Jangteo), operated by the Public Procurement Service, which also buys on behalf of many agencies. Korea is a party to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement, and foreign suppliers can register to bid. Notices are in Korean and are translated for subscribers at no extra cost.
15536008Manufacturing and purchasing counter-terrorism operational vestsCountry: KoreaDeadline22 Oct 202615533486Quadruped intelligent mobile robot monitoring system equipped with 32-channel LiDAR sensor and AI computing moduleCountry: KoreaDeadline19 Oct 202615533467Production of the βDMβ development model for the βSFTUβ (Small Flight Termination Unit) to improve the performance of the Korean launch vehicleCountry: KoreaDeadline27 Oct 202615531287Bongsan 1-8 Sub-block Block System Construction ProjectCountry: KoreaDeadline21 Oct 20261552536826 years of gun stand manufacturingCountry: KoreaDeadline19 Oct 20261552536726 years of gun rack manufacturingCountry: KoreaDeadline19 Oct 202615519652Research on the Applicability of Policy Technologies and Commercialization Strategies for Joint Construction of Highway-based Power GridsCountry: KoreaDeadline23 Nov 202615518782Crossing control unitCountry: KoreaDeadline21 Oct 202615518716Unmanned security system, equipment, camera lift device '4 types, 9 EA'Country: KoreaDeadline21 Oct 202615518710Notice of Unsuccessful Bid_βRe-announcementβ Unmanned security system, equipment, camera lift device, 34EACountry: KoreaDeadline16 Oct 202615518623Manufacture of Navy summer pilot boots and UDT operational boots in 2026Country: KoreaDeadline21 Oct 202615518291Purchase 1 BC for Underwater Vehicle IdentificationCountry: KoreaDeadline19 Oct 202615518279Purchase of search and rescue materials, '2 types including portable lights'Country: KoreaDeadline19 Oct 202615518278Purchase of 117 types of 'emergency' items, including gas filter cartridgesCountry: KoreaDeadline20 Oct 202615518264Purchase of 26-2nd Safety Material SetCountry: KoreaDeadline19 Oct 202615518245Construction waste disposal service for the military academy's integrated recycling centerCountry: KoreaDeadline19 Oct 20261551824326 years of gun stand manufacturingCountry: KoreaDeadline19 Oct 20261551824026 years of gun rack manufacturingCountry: KoreaDeadline19 Oct 202615518234Improvement project for the better barracks mess hall at 00 Unit 12th and 16th OutpostsCountry: KoreaDeadline19 Oct 20261551822800 Unit C Headquarters Better Barracks Mess Hall Improvement ProjectCountry: KoreaDeadline19 Oct 202615518217Installation of Essential Facilities for the 26th Army Battalion Taekwondo Demonstration TeamCountry: KoreaDeadline19 Oct 20261551821426th Year Planned Maintenance Military Civilian Training Corps Essential Women's Facilities Improvement - Construction 2Country: KoreaDeadline19 Oct 202615518180Production of the βDMβ development model for the βSFTUβ (Small Flight Termination Unit) to improve the performance of the Korean launch vehicleCountry: KoreaDeadline26 Oct 202615518093Defense Transition Education Center Infrastructure Advancement ProjectCountry: KoreaDeadline28 Oct 202615518085[Anchor] 2nd Year Catholic Sangji University Department of Drone Operation and Maintenance, Purchase of Drones and OthersCountry: KoreaDeadline22 Oct 2026
More Korea Tenders by Sector
Infrastructure and construction Tenders3,007Management Consultancy Tenders934Education & Training Tenders901IT-Software Tenders876Healthcare & Medical Tenders607Transportation & Mobility Tenders460Industrial Machinery & Equipment Tenders346Environment & Waste Management Tenders309Energy Tenders306Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Tenders249Laboratory & Scientific Instruments Tenders248Repair, Maintenance & Installation Tenders224
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Telecom Tenders203Furniture & Furnishings Tenders192Oil and Gas Tenders165Food & Beverages Tenders155Sports Goods, Toys & Recreation Tenders149Electrical Equipment & Lighting Tenders142Government & Community Services Tenders124Research & Development Tenders121Office Equipment & Stationery Tenders120Park Management Tenders93Textiles, Clothing & Leather Tenders92Logistics Tenders80Transportation Ports & Waterways Tenders71Mining, Metals & Minerals Tenders65Banking, Financial & Insurance Tenders63Hotel, Catering & Hospitality Tenders53Real Estate Tenders41Transportation-Railways Tenders41Renewable Energy Tenders32Meters Tenders20Chemicals & Fertilizers Tenders18IT-Access Control Tenders9GIS/GPS Tenders7
Defence Tenders in Other Countries
India1,181USA729China668Germany293Poland291Ukraine263Russia186Spain178Philippines175Belgium168Moldova139France137
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Canada136Vietnam121South Africa114Ethiopia107Bangladesh104Netherlands76Colombia73Belarus62Kosovo54Malaysia53Nepal52Saudi Arabia51Turkey51United Kingdom51Taiwan50Kazakhstan48Chile41Latvia41Bulgaria39Argentina38Bosnia and Herzegovina36Norway35Czech Republic33Oman33Sri Lanka33Luxembourg31Slovenia31Lithuania28Switzerland25Tunisia25Croatia24Iran24Romania22Portugal21Bolivia18Mongolia18Kyrgyzstan17Pakistan16Australia15Sweden15Botswana14Finland14Georgia14Denmark13Indonesia13Macao13Italy12Afghanistan11Estonia11Hungary11Ireland11Montenegro11Morocco11Zimbabwe11Mexico10Timor-Leste10Greece9Jordan9Austria8Israel8Thailand8Zambia8Albania7Armenia7Syria7UAE7Cameroon6Cyprus6Jamaica6Japan6Paraguay6Uruguay6Burundi5Macedonia5Palestine5
Frequently Asked Questions About Korea Defence Tenders
How many Korea Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 226 open Korea Defence tenders. Of these, 125 were published in the last seven days, and 142 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue Korea Defence tenders?
Buyers with the most open Korea Defence tenders on Tender Impulse include: Defense Acquisition Corporation International Power Operation Contract Team, Public Procurement Service and Defense Acquisition Corporation. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in Korea Defence tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open Korea Defence tenders are Emergency and security equipment (35100000), Protective and safety clothing (35113400) and Surveillance and security systems and devices (35120000). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Which system handles Defence tenders in South Korea?
South Korean Defence tenders run on KONEPS (Nara Jangteo), the national e-procurement system operated by the Public Procurement Service (PPS). It handles bidding for central government, local governments and public institutions, and PPS also buys on behalf of many demand agencies. Typical buyers include PPS, the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) and Korail.
Can foreign companies bid for Defence tenders in South Korea?
Foreign suppliers can register on KONEPS to bid for South Korean Defence tenders, and because Korea is a party to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement, many larger contracts are open to foreign suppliers that meet the requirements. Notices are in Korean; Tender Impulse translates tender details for subscribers at no extra cost and can explain KONEPS registration.
What do Korea defence tenders usually cover?
Korea defence tenders usually cover vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services, bought by defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.
Can foreign suppliers bid on Korea defence contracts?
Korea defence contracts often limit eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Suppliers typically need prior registration with the defence buyer, security clearance for staff and facilities, export or end-user documentation, and references. The eligibility conditions of each tender should be read before any work on a bid begins.
What makes Korea defence tenders different from other public tenders?
Korea defence tenders differ from other public tenders in their restricted eligibility, confidentiality requirements and frequent use of restricted or negotiated procedures. Some documents are released only to registered or cleared bidders. Evaluation often weighs technical performance, reliability and through-life support alongside price. A key account manager at Tender Impulse can help assess eligibility conditions.
