Latest Korea Defence Tenders
282 live tenders, updated daily.
Right now Tender Impulse is tracking 282 live Defence tenders from Korea. 173 were added since this time last week. Worldwide, Korea ranks fourth of 87 countries for live Defence tenders. Among the busiest buyers are Ministry of Finance and Resources, Public Procurement Service and Financial Contracts Department. Common CPV codes in these notices include Building infrastructure (35811401), Surveillance and security systems and devices (35120000) and Construction-related services (71500000). 160 close within the next seven days, so check the deadlines below. The latest one arrived on 4 Nov 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.
16171942Small anti-jamming device and 22 other typesCountry: KoreaDeadline12 Nov 202616171710Notice of Unsuccessful Bid_Multi-line Electromagnetic Environment Simulation and Analysis SystemCountry: KoreaDeadline10 Nov 20261617148800 Unit Second Half Safety Supply Set Purchase ContractCountry: KoreaDeadline10 Nov 202616171487Purchase of 26-2nd Safety Material SetCountry: KoreaDeadline10 Nov 20261617148426-M-Helicopter System Development Project Electrical Worksβ3128βCountry: KoreaDeadline10 Nov 20261617148326-M-Helicopter System Development Project Communications Construction '3129'Country: KoreaDeadline10 Nov 202616171437Firefighting construction at the National Memorial Park Management Office ColumbariumCountry: KoreaDeadline10 Nov 20261617132026-Duck-Marine Corps Shell Catcher Manufacturing 'Purchase'Country: KoreaDeadline10 Nov 202616171318Purchase of '26 Engineer Supplies 'Fire Extinguishers'Country: KoreaDeadline10 Nov 202616171316Purchase of maintenance clothing and 'maintenance shoes' in '26Country: KoreaDeadline10 Nov 202616171309Fire extinguisher purchaseCountry: KoreaDeadline10 Nov 202616171307Trainee Name Tag ContractCountry: KoreaDeadline10 Nov 202616171155[Competitive Bidding] Purchase of 1 Set of Integrated Security Management System Equipment 'Yeongwol Bitdream Headquarters_ECMS'Country: KoreaDeadline10 Nov 202616171120Research Service 'Negotiation' for Establishment Plan and Strategy Formulation for Specialized Fields of the Gangwon Defense Industry Innovation ClusterCountry: KoreaDeadline16 Nov 202616171100Halogen compound fire extinguisher purchase and installation_262648Country: KoreaDeadline12 Nov 20261617091227-Year Ground Weapon Effectiveness Analysis Model Maintenance ServiceCountry: KoreaDeadline17 Nov 202616170457Electrification Powertrain Cell Evaluation and Management SystemCountry: KoreaDeadline04 Dec 202616170309Purchase of algae sensors for multi-parameter water quality meters for water quality managementCountry: KoreaDeadline05 Nov 2026161703082026 Army Mountain Infiltration Suit Sole-Source Contract 'Jeonwoo'Country: KoreaDeadline05 Nov 202616170293[Pharmacy Supplies] Large Plain Plastic Bags, 'Zipper Bags' and 53 OthersCountry: KoreaDeadline12 Nov 202616170190Establishment of GWO BSTΒ·ART safety and rescue training equipment and measuring instruments for equipment inspectionCountry: KoreaDeadline04 Dec 202616170081Notice of Bid for Phase 2 βSimultaneous Specifications and Priceβ of the 2026 Academic Year Namak High School Aerospace Overseas Experiential Learning Outsourcing ServiceCountry: KoreaDeadline16 Nov 202616165665Yongun Substation Unmanned Security System Replacement WorkCountry: KoreaDeadline11 Nov 202616164582Gyeongbu Line Sungkyunkwan University-Hwaseo Industrial Safety Facility Installation Work 'Overall and 1st Phase'Country: KoreaDeadline10 Nov 20261616418426-N Integrated Tactical Training System 'ASTT' Replacement Financial LeaseCountry: KoreaDeadline12 Nov 2026
More Korea Tenders by Sector
Infrastructure and construction Tenders5,132IT-Software Tenders1,596Management Consultancy Tenders1,443Education & Training Tenders1,306Healthcare & Medical Tenders990Repair, Maintenance & Installation Tenders661Transportation & Mobility Tenders593Environment & Waste Management Tenders527Industrial Machinery & Equipment Tenders470Energy Tenders364Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Tenders360Laboratory & Scientific Instruments Tenders351
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Telecom Tenders326Furniture & Furnishings Tenders251Sports Goods, Toys & Recreation Tenders242Food & Beverages Tenders237Electrical Equipment & Lighting Tenders209Government & Community Services Tenders190Office Equipment & Stationery Tenders184Oil and Gas Tenders181Research & Development Tenders168Logistics Tenders130Hotel, Catering & Hospitality Tenders116Textiles, Clothing & Leather Tenders109Real Estate Tenders105Park Management Tenders104Banking, Financial & Insurance Tenders102Transportation Ports & Waterways Tenders93Mining, Metals & Minerals Tenders77Transportation-Railways Tenders68Renewable Energy Tenders43Meters Tenders41Chemicals & Fertilizers Tenders24GIS/GPS Tenders12IT-Access Control Tenders9Adhesive & Labels Tenders7Armored Steel Tenders5
Defence Tenders in Other Countries
China1,317India1,102USA498Poland262Ukraine250Moldova207Germany189Spain182Philippines169Belgium157Canada151France138
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Vietnam128Ethiopia115Russia113Colombia98South Africa78Bangladesh74Turkey68Kazakhstan62United Kingdom61Netherlands55Kosovo53Czech Republic48Bosnia and Herzegovina46Saudi Arabia46Latvia43Sri Lanka43Belarus42Taiwan40Chile39Argentina38Bolivia38Portugal36Iran35Malaysia34Tunisia33Norway31Zimbabwe29Bulgaria28Croatia28Nepal28Australia27Ecuador26Thailand25Brazil23Luxembourg21Peru20Denmark19Lithuania19Slovenia19Dominican Republic18Oman18Romania17Cameroon16Switzerland14Botswana13Timor-Leste13Afghanistan12Finland12Georgia12Ireland12Kyrgyzstan12Sweden12Armenia11Estonia11Hungary11Macedonia10Mongolia10Singapore10Austria9Israel9Honduras8Mexico8UAE8Cyprus7Macao7Morocco7Tanzania7Uruguay7Italy6Lebanon6Serbia6Japan5Jordan5Pakistan5
Frequently Asked Questions About Korea Defence Tenders
How many Korea Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 282 open Korea Defence tenders. Of these, 173 were published in the last seven days, and 160 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: Ministry of Finance and Resources, Public Procurement Service and Financial Contracts Department. 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 Building infrastructure (35811401), Surveillance and security systems and devices (35120000) and Construction-related services (71500000). 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.
