Latest UAE Defence Tenders

10 live tenders, updated daily.

Right now Tender Impulse is tracking 10 live Defence tenders from UAE. 10 were published in the last seven days. The most active buyers right now include DEWA - Open Tenders & Procurement. Many of these tenders are classified under Electric sensors (30237475), Firefighting equipment (35111000) and Firefighting materials (35111200). Watch the deadlines: 10 close within a week. The newest notice was added on 3 Nov 2026.

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Defence and security tenders in UAE

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 UAE tender carefully; your key account manager can help you assess them.

Bidding in UAE

Federal ministries in the United Arab Emirates buy for the federal government, while each emirate, with its utilities, municipalities and government-owned companies, runs its own tendering; in Dubai many entities use the Dubai eSupply platform. Most buyers require supplier registration, and Arabic notices are translated for subscribers at no extra cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions About UAE Defence Tenders

How many UAE Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 10 open UAE Defence tenders. Of these, 10 were published in the last seven days, and 10 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue UAE Defence tenders?
Buyers with the most open UAE Defence tenders on Tender Impulse include: DEWA - Open Tenders & Procurement. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in UAE Defence tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open UAE Defence tenders are Electric sensors (30237475), Firefighting equipment (35111000) and Firefighting materials (35111200). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Where are Defence tenders in the UAE published?
Defence tenders in the UAE are published at two levels: federal ministries buy for the federal government, while each emirate, with its utilities, municipalities and government-owned companies, runs its own tendering. In Dubai, many government entities use the Dubai eSupply platform, and large utilities such as DEWA keep their own tender pages.
Do suppliers need to register before bidding for Defence tenders in the UAE?
Many UAE buyers require supplier registration before a company can bid for Defence tenders, so registration needs planning early. Frequent buyers include DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Academic Health Corporation and Al Ain City Municipality. Tender Impulse subscribers can have Arabic notices translated at no extra cost and get help planning registration from a key account manager.
What do UAE defence tenders usually cover?
UAE 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 UAE defence contracts?
UAE 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 UAE defence tenders different from other public tenders?
UAE 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.
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