Active Tenders issuing Authorities in Kuwait | مناقصات السعودية
Complete List of Tender Issuing Authorities in Kuwait | مناقصات الكويت
Discover all major tender issuing authorities in the State of Kuwait. This comprehensive directory covers ministries, government agencies, oil & gas companies, municipalities and public institutions issuing مناقصات حكومية الكويت, RFPs, contract awards and procurement opportunities.
Kuwait’s public procurement is regulated by the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) under Law No. 49 of 2016. All major government tenders are published through CAPT’s centralised system, with strict contractor classification requirements.
Major Tender Issuing Authorities in Kuwait
Central Regulatory & Oversight Bodies
- Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) - The main authority responsible for all public tenders above certain thresholds.
- Central Bank of Kuwait
- Audit Bureau
- Council of Ministers & General Secretariat
- Civil Service Commission
Key Ministries
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Health (MOH) - One of the largest procurers of medical equipment and healthcare services.
- Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy - Major infrastructure and utility projects.
- Ministry of Public Works
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Ministry of Defence
- Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Oil & Gas Sector Authorities
- Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and its subsidiaries
- Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
- Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
- Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC)
- Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC)
- Kuwait Gulf Oil Company
- Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC)
Other Key Public Entities & Authorities
- Kuwait University & Abdullah Al Salem University
- Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR)
- Kuwait Ports Authority
- Directorate General of Civil Aviation
- Kuwait Municipality
- Kuwait Public Transport Company
- Environment Public Authority
- Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) - PPP projects
- Capital Markets Authority
Kuwait Public Procurement Legal Framework
Primary Law: Law No. 49 of 2016 on Public Tenders and its Executive Regulations.
Key Features:
- Centralized tendering through the الجهاز المركزي للمناقصات العامة (CAPT)
- Contractor Classification System (Categories 1-4 based on project value)
- Preference for local and GCC companies
- Multiple tender methods: Public Tender (ممارسة عامة), Limited Tender and Direct Award
- Mandatory electronic submission via CAPT portal
Official Procurement Platform
Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) - The single official platform for all government tenders in Kuwait. Suppliers must register and obtain a بطاقة مورد (Supplier Card) to participate.
How to Participate in Kuwait Tenders (مناقصات الكويت)
- Register with the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT)
- Obtain Contractor Classification Certificate
- Get a بطاقة مورد (Supplier Card)
- Submit bids electronically with required تأمين العطاء (Bid Bond)
How TendersArabia Helps You Win in Kuwait
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- Daily updates from CAPT and all major authorities
- Authority-specific alerts for Ministry of Health, KOC, KNPC, Electricity & Water, etc.
- English + Arabic tender summaries
- Contractor classification and bid bond guidance
- Contract award tracking and competitor intelligence
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) regulates and publishes most government tenders.
Oil & gas (KPC group) and Ministry of Health are among the highest value procurers.
For many tenders, especially large ones, local sponsorship or partnership is required.
CAPT is the central authority responsible for regulating and managing all public tenders in Kuwait under Law No. 49 of 2016.
Medical equipment, hospital supplies, pharmaceuticals, healthcare services and facility management contracts.
Exploration, drilling, refining, petrochemicals, maintenance and major EPC contracts - one of the most active sectors in Kuwait.
Power generation, water desalination, distribution networks and renewable energy initiatives.
Urban development, waste management, roads, public parks and municipal services.