Latest Switzerland Defence Tenders
14 live tenders, updated daily.
Tender Impulse lists 14 live Defence tenders in Switzerland, updated every day. One was published in the last seven days. The most active buyers right now include BERN CANTONAL POLICE and UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION. Many of these tenders are classified under Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment (35110000), Safety equipment (35113000) and Protective and safety clothing (35113400). Watch the deadlines: 5 close within a week. The latest one arrived on 29 Oct 2026.
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Defence and security tenders in Switzerland
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 Switzerland tender carefully; your key account manager can help you assess them.
Bidding in Switzerland
Swiss federal, cantonal and municipal buyers publish on SIMAP, their joint procurement platform. Switzerland is a party to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement, and depending on the region, notices are in German, French or Italian; subscribers get Defence tender details translated at no extra cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Switzerland Defence Tenders
How many Switzerland Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 14 open Switzerland Defence tenders. Of these, 1 was published in the last seven days, and 5 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue Switzerland Defence tenders?
Buyers with the most open Switzerland Defence tenders on Tender Impulse include: BERN CANTONAL POLICE and UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in Switzerland Defence tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open Switzerland Defence tenders are Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment (35110000), Safety equipment (35113000) and Protective and safety clothing (35113400). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Where are Defence tenders in Switzerland published?
Defence tenders in Switzerland are published on SIMAP, the joint public procurement platform of the Confederation, cantons and communes, so federal, cantonal and municipal buyers use the same platform. Frequent buyers include armasuisse Real Estate, cantonal building offices and the Department of Construction and Transport of the Canton of Basel-Stadt.
Can foreign companies bid for Swiss Defence tenders?
Foreign companies can compete for larger Swiss Defence tenders, because Switzerland is a party to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement, although it is not in the EU. Notices are in German, French or Italian depending on the region, and Tender Impulse subscribers can have tender details translated at no extra cost.
What do Switzerland defence tenders usually cover?
Switzerland 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 Switzerland defence contracts?
Switzerland 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 Switzerland defence tenders different from other public tenders?
Switzerland 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.
