Right now Tender Impulse is tracking 68 live Defence tenders from Turkey. 35 were published in the last seven days. Worldwide, Turkey ranks 21st of 90 countries for live Defence tenders. Among the busiest buyers are GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF FORESTRY > TRABZON REGIONAL FORESTRY DIRECTORATE, BURSA INVESTMENT MONITORING AND COORDINATION DIRECTORATE and MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS > IZMIR PROVINCIAL DIRECTORATE OF YOUTH AND SPORTS. The CPV codes that come up most often are Protective and safety clothing (35113400), Safety equipment (35113000) and Surveillance and security systems and devices (35120000). 23 close within the next seven days, so check the deadlines below. The latest one arrived on 3 Nov 2026.
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Defence and security tenders in Turkey
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 Turkey tender carefully; your key account manager can help you assess them.
Bidding in Turkey
Public tenders (ihale) in Türkiye are run through EKAP, the Electronic Public Procurement Platform of the Public Procurement Authority (KİK), by ministries, municipalities, hospitals, universities and state enterprises. Documents are in Turkish and are translated for subscribers at no extra cost.
How many Turkey Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 68 open Turkey Defence tenders. Of these, 35 were published in the last seven days, and 23 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue Turkey Defence tenders?
Buyers with the most open Turkey Defence tenders on Tender Impulse include: GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF FORESTRY > TRABZON REGIONAL FORESTRY DIRECTORATE, BURSA INVESTMENT MONITORING AND COORDINATION DIRECTORATE and MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS > IZMIR PROVINCIAL DIRECTORATE OF YOUTH AND SPORTS. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in Turkey Defence tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open Turkey Defence tenders are Protective and safety clothing (35113400), Safety equipment (35113000) 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 platform runs Defence tenders in Turkey?
Public Defence tenders in Türkiye, known as ihale, are run through EKAP, the Electronic Public Procurement Platform of the Public Procurement Authority (KİK). Ministries, municipalities, state hospitals, universities and state economic enterprises publish on EKAP, and the Housing Development Administration (TOKİ) is among the frequent buyers.
What language are Defence tenders in Turkey written in?
Turkish Defence tenders are published in Turkish, and the tender documents are in Turkish too. Tender Impulse subscribers receive matching tenders from Türkiye every day by keyword and CPV code, with translation of tender details from Turkish at no extra cost and the bid documents available on request.
What do Turkey defence tenders usually cover?
Turkey 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 Turkey defence contracts?
Turkey 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 Turkey defence tenders different from other public tenders?
Turkey 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.