Complete List of Tender Issuing Authorities in Israel | מכרזים בישראל
Active Tender Issuing Authorities in Israel | מכרזים בישראל
Discover all major tender issuing authorities in the State of Israel. This comprehensive directory covers government ministries, public authorities, municipalities, hospitals and state owned companies issuing מכרזים בישראל, RFPs, contract awards and procurement opportunities.
Israel offers one of the most advanced and transparent procurement markets in the Middle East, with massive investments in infrastructure (Tel Aviv Metro), defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, education and real estate development through the Israel Land Authority (רמ"י).
Major Tender Issuing Authorities in Israel
Central Government & Regulatory Bodies
- Government Procurement Administration - מינהל הרכש הממשלתי - Central body for government wide procurement.
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Defense (משרד הביטחון) - One of the largest procurers in Israel.
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Transport and Road Safety
- Israel Land Authority (ILA / רמ"י) - Major land and real estate development tenders.
Infrastructure & Transport Authorities
- NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit (נת"ע) - Tel Aviv Metro and major transport projects.
- Israel Airports Authority
- Israel Electric Corporation
- Israel Natural Gas Lines
Health & Medical Authorities
- Barzilai Medical Center, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Wolfson Medical Center, Poria Medical Center, King Abdullah University Hospital, Dorot Medical Center
- Maccabi Healthcare Services
- Magen David Adom
Other Key Authorities & Entities
- Central Bureau of Statistics
- Israel Innovation Authority
- Amidar National Housing Company
- Municipalities (Beit Shemesh, Arad, etc.)
- Bank of Israel
- Israel Antiquities Authority
Israel Public Procurement Legal Framework
Primary Regulation: Mandatory Tenders Law and Government Procurement Regulations.
Key Features:
- Central oversight by the Government Procurement Administration (מינהל הרכש הממשלתי)
- Public tenders (מכרז פומבי), restricted tenders and prequalification processes
- Strong emphasis on innovation, cybersecurity and infrastructure
- Emergency procurement exemptions during security situations
How to Participate in Israel Tenders (מכרזים בישראל)
- Search active tenders on government portals and our platform
- Register as a government supplier where required
- Prepare bids in Hebrew (English sometimes accepted)
- Submit ערבות להצעה (Bid Bond) and technical/financial proposals
- For large projects (e.g., Metro), complete pre-qualification (הסמכה מוקדמת)
How TendersArabia Helps You Win Israeli Tenders
TendersArabia provides the following:
- Daily tracking of מכרזים בישראל from all major authorities
- English summaries of Hebrew tenders
- Authority-specific alerts (Ministry of Defense, NTA Metro, ILA, Hospitals)
- Guidance on pre-qualification, bid bonds and local partnerships
- Contract award intelligence and competitor analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The most common term is "מכרז" (Mikhraz – Tender). Plural is "מכרזים" (Mikhrazim – Tenders). "מכרז פומבי" (Mikhraz Pummi) means public tender. "קול קורא" (Kol Kore) is used for call for proposals or tender announcements. Search using "מכרזים בישראל" or "Israel tenders" in English. Contact us for assistance with Hebrew terminology.
NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit (נת"ע) is currently managing the massive Tel Aviv Metro project (over $43 billion)
Yes. International participation is encouraged, especially in infrastructure, defense technology and innovation projects. Local partners are often beneficial.
Defense & security, transportation infrastructure (Metro), real estate & land development (ILA), healthcare and cybersecurity.
The Israel Land Authority (ILA/Rami) issues land tenders for housing development, known as the "Buyer's Price" (Mechir LaMishtaken) program, along with "Reduced Price" and "Target Price" tenders. Landmark tax ruling (February 2026): The Appeals Committee determined that leasehold rights in these tenders are NOT subject to purchase tax. Developers who paid purchase tax may be entitled to significant refunds. The ruling has implications for hundreds of millions of shekels
The Israel Innovation Authority issues regular "Koreh Koreh" (קול קורא - Call for Proposals) for R&D grants, technology development, and innovation funding. These are not traditional procurement tenders but competitive funding opportunities. Bidding typically requires submission of detailed R&D plans, budgets, and commercialisation strategies. Awardees receive government cofunding for approved projects.
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