Tender Impulse lists 187 live Defence tenders in Spain, updated every day. Of these, 73 appeared in the past week. Worldwide, Spain ranks eighth of 90 countries for live Defence tenders. Buyers publishing the most of these tenders at the moment include Economic Affairs Department of the Civil Guard, Barcelona City Council and Dirección de Gestión Económica de la Jefatura de Apoyo Logístico de la Armada. The CPV codes that come up most often are Protective and safety clothing (35113400), Safety equipment (35113000) and Firefighting equipment (35111000). 78 close within the next seven days, so check the deadlines below. The newest notice was added on 14 Oct 2026.
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Defence and security tenders in Spain
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 Spain tender carefully; your key account manager can help you assess them.
Bidding in Spain
Spain's central government publishes on the Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público, several autonomous communities have their own platforms, and above-threshold contracts also appear on TED. Some regional notices are in Catalan, Basque or Galician; subscribers get Defence pliegos translated at no extra cost.
How many Spain Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 187 open Spain Defence tenders. Of these, 73 were published in the last seven days, and 78 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue Spain Defence tenders?
Buyers with the most open Spain Defence tenders on Tender Impulse include: Economic Affairs Department of the Civil Guard, Barcelona City Council and Dirección de Gestión Económica de la Jefatura de Apoyo Logístico de la Armada. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in Spain Defence tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open Spain Defence tenders are Protective and safety clothing (35113400), Safety equipment (35113000) and Firefighting equipment (35111000). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Where are Defence tenders in Spain published?
Central government Defence tenders in Spain are published on the Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público, several autonomous communities run their own contracting platforms, and contracts above EU thresholds also appear on TED. With regions, municipalities and a large group of public companies all buying, the Spanish market is big and fragmented.
What languages are Spanish Defence tenders written in?
Spanish Defence tenders are mostly in Spanish, and some regional notices use co-official languages such as Catalan, Basque or Galician. The tender documents, known as pliegos, are detailed. Tender Impulse subscribers get tender details translated at no extra cost, can request the pliegos and can use contract award data to see past winners and prices.
What do Spain defence tenders usually cover?
Spain 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 Spain defence contracts?
Spain 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 Spain defence tenders different from other public tenders?
Spain 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.