Latest Sri Lanka Defence Tenders
38 live tenders, updated daily.
There are 38 live Defence tenders in Sri Lanka on Tender Impulse right now. 14 were published in the last seven days. Buyers publishing the most of these tenders at the moment include Services( Financial /Insurance/Janitorial, Security Service etc.,), Hardware, Machinery and Equipment and Sri Lanka Air Force. The CPV codes that come up most often are Indian Defense Tenders (75220001), Explosives (24600000) and Ammunition (35330000). 13 close within the next seven days, so check the deadlines below. The newest notice was added on 3 Nov 2026.
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Defence and security tenders in Sri Lanka
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 Sri Lanka tender carefully; your key account manager can help you assess them.
Bidding in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan procurement follows guidelines issued by the National Procurement Commission, and procuring entities publish notices on PROMISe and in national newspapers, while a new national e-GP system is being developed. Notices are mainly in English, and development partners fund many larger Defence projects.
16120999Ministry of Defence Commercial Explosive Firearms & Ammunition Procurement UnitCountry: Sri LankaDeadline14 Dec 202616123240SRI LANKA ARMY INVITATION OF BIDS FROM MANUFACTURERS / SUPPLIERS / IMPORTERS / CONTRACTORS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ITEMS TO THE SRI LANKA ARMY FOR THE YEAR 2027Country: Sri LankaDeadline02 Dec 202616120486Ministry of Defence Commercial Explosives, Firearms and Ammunition Procurement Unit Invitation to Call for Bids Purchase of 1,000,000 Electric Detonators (1 M) No. to the CommerciaCountry: Sri LankaDeadline14 Dec 202616079696PURCHASE OF DRONE JAMMER MODULE WITH OMNIDIRECTIONAL ANTENNA FOR MAINTANANCE - INTERNATIONAL SHOPPINCountry: Sri LankaDeadline13 Nov 202616020620BASE HOSPITAL (TEACHING) - GAMPOLA (MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND MASS MEDIA) Quotations for the Renovation of the Hospital Surveillance Camera System (CCTV)Country: Sri LankaDeadline20 Nov 202615973973MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS Registration of Suppliers and Contractors for Year 2027Country: Sri LankaDeadline18 Nov 202615973952Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Contract Title : Procurement of: Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, and RFB No: Maintenance of network securitv,Country: Sri LankaDeadline18 Nov 202615973845Eastern Provincial Council of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka invites bidsCountry: Sri LankaDeadline18 Nov 202615943590SRI LANKA ARMY Invitation for QuotationCountry: Sri LankaDeadline17 Nov 202615943589SRI LANKA NAVY INVITATION OF BIDS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF UNIFORM ITEMS FOR SRI LANKA NAVYCountry: Sri LankaDeadline16 Nov 202615943570SRI LANKA ARMY INVITATION OF BIDS FROM MANUFACTURERS/ SUPPLIERS/IMPORTERS/CONTRACTORS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ITEMS TO THE SRI LANKA ARMY FOR THE YEAR 2026Country: Sri LankaDeadline26 Nov 202615914010Procurement Notice Sri Lanka Army Inviting Bids from Manufacturers/Suppliers/Importers/Contractors for Supplies Sri Lanka Army - Year 2026Country: Sri LankaDeadline25 Nov 202615913527Procurement Notice Sri Lanka Navy Inviting Bids for the Procurement of Uniform Items to the Sri Lanka NavyCountry: Sri LankaDeadline16 Nov 202615913526Sri Lanka Army invites bidsCountry: Sri LankaDeadline17 Nov 202615822377MINISTRY OF PLANTATION AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE (Community Infrastructure Division) Saumyamoorthi Thondaman Memorial Foundation (STMF) invite bidders for following workCountry: Sri LankaDeadline05 Nov 202615821464Invitation for Bids (IFB) (A Government of Sri Lanka Funded Project) Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure (Community Infrastructure Division) Soumyamoorthy ThondamaCountry: Sri LankaDeadline05 Nov 202615773577Notice: Registration of Suppliers and Contractors of the North Central Provincial Council - 2027Country: Sri LankaDeadline30 Dec 202615705761Sri Lanka Army invites bidsCountry: Sri LankaDeadline03 Nov 202615705688Sri Lanka Army invites bidsCountry: Sri LankaDeadline03 Nov 202615647717Tender Notice AA Airports and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited Tender No.: 023/T/2026 Replacement of Fire Extinguishing System at the Passenger Terminal Building ofCountry: Sri LankaDeadline17 Nov 202615632140AIRPORT & AVIATION SERVICES (SRI LANKA) (PRIVATE) LIMITED SUPPLY OF UNIFORMS TO EMPLOYEES OF AIRPORT & AVIATION SERVICES (SRI LANKA) (PRIVATE) LIMITED FOR Two YEARS PERIOD BID NO.:Country: Sri LankaDeadline17 Nov 202615612942Sri Lanka Transport Board, Bid for the Supply & Delivery of 2008 Nos. Fire ExtinguishersCountry: Sri LankaDeadline06 Nov 202615565578Procurement Notice: Bid for the supply and delivery of 2008 CUT. & SLTB fire extinguishers.Country: Sri LankaDeadline06 Nov 202615557209PURCHASE OF MINIFLARE MK8 USED FOR AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL PACKS AND MK 30 L AIR CREW LIFE JACKETS - LIMITCountry: Sri LankaDeadline18 Nov 202615557177PURCHASE OF 23 X 115 MM SAND BALL AMMUNITION FOR K-08 AIRCRAFT FLEETCountry: Sri LankaDeadline09 Nov 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sri Lanka Defence Tenders
How many Sri Lanka Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 38 open Sri Lanka Defence tenders. Of these, 14 were published in the last seven days, and 13 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue Sri Lanka Defence tenders?
Buyers with the most open Sri Lanka Defence tenders on Tender Impulse include: Services( Financial /Insurance/Janitorial, Security Service etc.,), Hardware, Machinery and Equipment and Sri Lanka Air Force. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in Sri Lanka Defence tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open Sri Lanka Defence tenders are Indian Defense Tenders (75220001), Explosives (24600000) and Ammunition (35330000). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
How are Defence tenders in Sri Lanka advertised?
Sri Lankan Defence tenders are advertised by procuring entities on PROMISe, the government's electronic procurement platform, and in national newspapers. Procurement follows guidelines issued by the National Procurement Commission, and development partners fund many of the larger projects.
What language are Defence tenders in Sri Lanka published in?
Sri Lankan Defence tenders are mainly published in English, with some notices in Sinhala or Tamil. Because notices appear both on PROMISe and in national newspapers, a single feed helps: Tender Impulse subscribers receive daily alerts by keyword and CPV code, can request bid documents and can review contract awards to understand pricing.
What do Sri Lanka defence tenders usually cover?
Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka defence contracts?
Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka defence tenders different from other public tenders?
Sri Lanka 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.
