Complete List of Tender Issuing Authorities in Iraq | مناقصات العراق
Complete List of Tender Issuing Authorities in Iraq | مناقصات العراق
Discover verified tender authorities, government organisations, public sector buyers and international institutions in Iraq. This comprehensive directory covers all major entities issuing government tenders, reconstruction projects, oil & gas tenders, contract awards and procurement opportunities.
Iraq is one of the most active procurement markets in the Middle East, with significant opportunities in oil & gas, electricity, infrastructure reconstruction and humanitarian projects. Most large tenders are issued by the Ministry of Oil companies and international donors.
Major Tender Issuing Authorities in Iraq
Oil & Gas Sector (Most Active)
- Basra Oil Company:- Major crude oil production and field development tenders
- North Oil Company:- Oil production in northern Iraq
- Midland Refineries Company (MRC):- Refinery upgrades and maintenance
- Oil Pipelines Company (OPC):- Pipeline and transportation infrastructure
- Oil Projects Company (SCOP):- Major oil infrastructure projects
Key Government Ministries
- Ministry of Oil of Iraq:- Overall oversight of petroleum sector tenders
- Ministry of Electricity:- Power generation, transmission and distribution projects
- Ministry of Health of Iraq:- Medical equipment, hospitals and healthcare tenders
- Ministry of Finance of Iraq:- Central government procurement and budgeting
- Ministry of Planning of Iraq:- Development and reconstruction planning
- Ministry of Construction and Housing:- Infrastructure and housing projects
State Companies & Public Entities
- Baghdad Electricity Distribution Company:- Power distribution and grid projects
- Iraqi Republic Railways Company (IRR):- Railway rehabilitation and expansion
- General Company for Grain Manufacturing
- General Company for Medicines and Medical Supplies
International & Development Organizations
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP):- Reconstruction and governance projects
- World Bank:- Infrastructure and economic reform projects
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
- Norwegian Refugee Council, Mercy Corps, Oxfam, CARE International, IRC, ACTED
Iraq Public Procurement Legal Framework
Public procurement in Iraq is governed by the Public Contracts Instruction No. 1 of 2025 and earlier regulations. The country is gradually modernizing its procurement system with emphasis on transparency and e-procurement, especially for donor-funded reconstruction projects.
How to Participate in Iraqi Tenders
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Register on relevant ministry or donor portals
- Obtain Iraqi business registration and tax compliance where required
- Prepare technical and financial proposals
- Partner with local Iraqi companies (highly recommended for government tenders)
- Monitor Ministry of Oil companies and UN/donor platforms regularly
Special Provisions
- Strong preference for local Iraqi companies in many government tenders
- Donor-funded projects (World Bank, UNDP, UNOPS) follow international procurement rules
- Local content and Iraqi workforce participation are encouraged
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The oil & gas sector (Ministry of Oil and companies like Basra Oil Company and North Oil Company) is the largest procurer.
On individual ministry websites, governorate portals and donor platforms (UNDP, World Bank, UNOPS).
Yes, especially in oil & gas and donor-funded reconstruction projects. Local partnerships are usually required.
Exploration, drilling, production, refining, pipelines and major oil & gas infrastructure projects. One of the highest value sectors in Iraq.
Crude oil production, refinery upgrades, maintenance and petrochemical projects in northern and central Iraq.
Power distribution, transformers, substations, grid rehabilitation and electricity infrastructure projects.
Reconstruction, infrastructure rehabilitation, livelihood programs, governance and stabilisation projects across liberated areas.
Yes. Each governorate issues local tenders for roads, services, waste management and reconstruction projects.