Latest Israel Tenders - מכרזים בישראל | Government & Public Sector Opportunities

Tenders are invited for operation, maintenance, installation, and marketing of outdoor signage facilities and granting marketing and advertising rights on these facilities.

140235780 TOT Ref. No.
11 May 2026 Deadline
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Providing customer services, collection and enforcement

Tenders are invited for Providing customer services, collection and enforcement.

140235601 TOT Ref. No.
11 May 2026 Deadline
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Towing and storage services for scrap metal and vehicles

Tenders are invited for towing and storage services for scrap metal and vehicles.

140235400 TOT Ref. No.
24 May 2026 Deadline
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Israel Tenders-מכרזים בישראל | Government & Public Sector Opportunities

Access live bids from ministries, municipalities and government companies across Israel

Access the most comprehensive collection of Israel tenders (מכרזים בישראל) from government ministries, municipalities, government companies, HMOs and public bodies across the State of Israel. Our platform covers active opportunities in infrastructure, defense, technology, healthcare, water, transportation and construction.

As a global innovation leader and a signatory to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), Israel offers contractors and suppliers access to a transparent, legally robust procurement system governed by the Mandatory Tenders Regulations and the Mandatory Tenders Law. With over NIS 120 billion ($33 billion) in annual state procurement and land allocation deals, Israel represents a substantial and dynamic market for local and international bidders.

Search for Israel tenders using local keywords: מכרז/מכרזים (tender/tenders), מכרז ציבורי (public tender) or מכרז ממשלתי (government tender). Contact our team for personalized assistance Register now to get daily email alerts for Israel opportunities in Hebrew and English.

Why Target the Israel Tender Market?

NIS 120 Billion Annual Procurement Market: The State of Israel carries out procurement deals and land allocations to a value of more than NIS 120 billion annually, representing a massive opportunity for suppliers across all sectors.
WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) Signatory: Israel is a signatory to the WTO's GPA, which is intended to prevent discrimination against foreign suppliers during government tenders. This ensures fair access for international bidders from member countries.
Robust Legal Framework - Mandatory Tenders Regulations: The Mandatory Tenders Regulations require that public bodies hold a tender transparently, on a fair and equitable basis, ensuring equality, transparency and competition as paramount principles.
Sophisticated Evaluation Criteria - 'Maximum Advantage': Israeli tenders use a 'maximum advantage' (hidrat yeteron) evaluation model, considering price, quality, bidder qualifications, experience, past performance and compliance with employee rights not just the lowest price.
Strategic Infrastructure Mega Projects: Major infrastructure projects including the Tel Aviv Light Rail, High Speed Railway to Eilat, National Transport Infrastructure Plan, desalination plants and energy projects generate billions in tenders.
Defense & Security Sector - Constant Demand: The Ministry of Defense operates its own eCommerce tender system ('Mission NY'), issuing regular tenders for defense equipment, technology and logistics.
World Leading Water & Desalination Sector (IDE Technologies): Israeli companies like IDE Technologies are global leaders in water desalination. Tenders from Mekorot (National Water Company) and the Water Authority offer significant opportunities.
Reciprocal Procurement Obligation for Foreign Suppliers: Foreign winners of tenders over $5 million are obligated to purchase 35% of contract value in Israel (or 18% for GPA countries, 50% for defense), creating opportunities for local subcontractors.
High Tech & IT Tenders: The Israeli government's digital transformation generates thousands of IT, software, cybersecurity and telecommunications tenders annually.
Recent Anti Crime Legislation (May 2025): A new draft bill gives the Accountant General authority to disqualify suppliers connected to criminal elements, enhancing transparency and protecting honest bidders. The focus sectors include: construction and infrastructure, security services, transport and waste treatment.

Coverage Across the Middle East Region

Israel is a strategic member of the Middle East region:

Middle East: Israel is fully integrated into our Middle East coverage, alongside regional neighbors.
WTO GPA Member: As a GPA signatory, Israel offers non discriminatory access to suppliers from other member countries including the US, EU members, UK, Japan, South Korea and more.
International Normalization (Abraham Accords): Following the 2020 Abraham Accords, Israel has established diplomatic relations with UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco, creating new cross border business opportunities.

Official Tender Sources We Cover in Israel

Our platform aggregates tenders from the following official sources in Israel:

Accountant General Ministry of Finance:-Central procurement authority, publishes tenders for government ministries and oversees the reciprocal procurement regime.
Government Procurement Administration:-Manages centralized procurement for common goods and services.
Ministry of Defense (MOD) "Mission NY" eCommerce site:-Dedicated tender system for defense procurement.
Israel Land Authority (ILA):-Tenders for land allocation and real estate development.
Local Government Municipalities (e.g., Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa):-Local infrastructure and service tenders.
Government Companies (e.g., Israel Railways, Mekorot, NTA Metropolitan Mass Transit):-Infrastructure, water and transportation projects.
The Knesset Tenders Committee:-Parliamentary procurement.
HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet, Leumit):-Healthcare, medical equipment and pharmaceutical tenders.

Understanding Israeli Tender Terminology

To succeed in the Israeli market, it is essential to understand local procurement language under the Mandatory Tenders Regulations:

מכרז (Michraz)-Tender: The formal competitive bidding process for procuring goods, services or works.
מכרז ציבורי (Michraz Tziburi)-Public Tender: Open to all qualified bidders, the standard procedure.
מכרז ממשלתי (Michraz Memshalti)-Government Tender: Issued by government ministries and bodies.
מכרז מוגבל (Michraz Mugbal)-Restricted/Closed Tender: Limited to prequalified bidders.
ועדת מכרזים (Va'adat Michrazim)-Tender Committee: The independent body responsible for evaluating bids and making award decisions.
הצעה (Hatz'a'ah)-Bid/Offer: The technical and financial proposal submitted by a bidder.
יתרון מקסימלי (Yitron Maximali)-Maximum Advantage: The key evaluation principle where the winner is the bidder offering the greatest overall benefit, not just the lowest price.
פרסום מכרז (Pirsoum Michraz)-Tender Publication: Official notice in newspapers or online.
ערבות להצעה (Arevut Lehazt'a'ah)-Bid Bond: Financial guarantee submitted with bid.
ערבות לביצוע (Arevut Levitzua)-Performance Guarantee: Required after contract award.
רכישה חוזרת (Rechisha Chozeret)-Reciprocal Procurement: Obligation for foreign suppliers to offset contract value through Israeli purchases.
ניגוד עניינים (Nigud Inyanim)-Conflict of Interest: Strict rules govern committee members.
עיתון נפוץ (Iton Nafutz)-Common Newspaper: Hebrew daily or weekly with broad distribution where tenders are published.

Covered Sectors in Israel Tenders

Our database includes tenders from all major sectors of the Israeli economy:

Infrastructure & Construction (תשתיות ובנייה)

Transportation Infrastructure: Light Rail (Tel Aviv, Gush Dan), High Speed Railway (Jerusalem Tel Aviv Eilat), inter city roads, bridges and tunnels.
Public Buildings: Schools, hospitals, government offices, police stations and defense facilities.
Housing & Urban Development: Residential construction, national priority areas and urban renewal (TAMA 38, Evacuation Construction).
Land Allocation Tenders (Israel Land Authority): Large scale land deals for residential and commercial projects.

Defense & Security (ביטחון)

Ministry of Defense: Tenders for defense equipment, technology systems, logistics, facilities maintenance and infrastructure.
Security Services: Guarding, monitoring and security equipment for public facilities.

Water, Energy & Environment (מים, אנרגיה ואיכות סביבה)

Water & Desalination (Mekorot, Water Authority): Desalination plants (Hadera, Sorek, Ashkelon), water treatment, pipelines and reservoir projects.
Energy: Natural gas exploration (Leviathan, Tamar), renewable energy (solar fields) and electricity grid (IEC).
Waste Treatment: Recycling facilities, landfill rehabilitation and waste to energy projects.

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals (בריאות ופארמה)

Hospital Equipment & Construction: Medical devices, surgical equipment, hospital beds, imaging systems.
Pharmaceutical Procurement: Medicines, vaccines and medical consumables (HMOs and Ministry of Health).

Technology & IT (טכנולוגיה ומידע)

Government Digital Transformation: E-government services, database systems and citizen portals.
Cybersecurity: National cyber defense systems and government security software.
Telecommunications: Fiber optic infrastructure, 5G network expansion.

Recent Legal Updates in Israeli Procurement (2025)

Stay informed about key regulatory changes affecting tenders in Israel:

Bill to Disqualify Criminal Suppliers (May 2025): A new draft bill circulated by the Ministry of Finance seeks to give the Accountant General authority to disqualify suppliers connected to criminal elements, based on police opinions. The committee can act against companies linked to criminal elements even if the company itself is not directly involved. This applies to: construction and infrastructure; security services; contracting and project management; transport; waste treatment; and land allocation. A disqualification will be valid for three years.
Reciprocal Procurement Debate & WTO GPA Phase out (2025-2029): The tariff crisis with the US has rekindled debate over Israel's reciprocal procurement obligation. Under current regulations (Mandatory Industrial Cooperation of 2007), foreign winners of tenders over $5 million must purchase 35% of contract value in Israel (or 18% for GPA countries, 50% for defense). As part of the WTO GPA, this obligation will be phased out by 2029 for GPA countries continuing only for defense and non GPA countries.
Legal Precedent on Tender vs. License Proceedings (Supreme Court): The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that a license granting proceeding (e.g., for operating transport lines) is not a tender and therefore the reciprocal procurement obligation does not apply. This allows streamlined procurement for buses and other transportation services.

How to Bid on Israel Tenders

Based on the Mandatory Tenders Regulations and Israeli procurement practices:

Step 1: Find Tender Opportunities:- Browse our platform for active מכרזים (tenders) in Israel. Use keywords like "מכרז ממשלתי" or specific sectors. Search all live tenders here.
Step 2: Check Published Tender Documents:-Tenders are published in "common newspapers" (daily or weekly Hebrew newspapers with broad distribution) and increasingly online. Our platform aggregates all published notices.
Step 3: Review the Tender Documents (מסמכי מכרז):-Download and study the complete package including conditions, technical specifications and evaluation criteria. The Tender Committee must detail all criteria and their relative weights in the documents.
Step 4: Submit Clarification Questions (optional):-Bidders may submit clarification questions to the Tender Committee to seek amendments or clarity on provisions. The committee has discretion to accept or reject.
Step 5: Prepare Your Bid (הצעה):-Prepare technical and financial proposals according to the evaluation criteria. Israeli law requires bids to be prepared in Hebrew or with Hebrew translation as specified in the tender documents.
Step 6: Obtain Required Bid Bond (ערבות להצעה):-Most tenders require a bid bond (typically 1-5% of estimated value) in the form of a bank guarantee.
Step 7: Submit Your Bid Before Deadline:-Submit bids in sealed envelopes to the specified Tender Committee location. Late submissions are automatically rejected.
Step 8: Bid Opening (פתיחת ההצעות):-The Tender Committee opens bids publicly at the specified date, time and location. Bidders or their representatives may attend.
Step 9: Evaluation & Award-'Maximum Advantage' (יתרון מקסימלי):-The Committee evaluates bids based on pre-published criteria including price, quality, bidder qualifications, experience, past performance and employee rights compliance. The winner offers the maximum advantage to the public body.
Step 10: Conflict of Interest Checks:-The Tender Committee members must declare no personal or institutional interest. Courts apply an objective test-the very existence of a conflict of interest may invalidate a decision.
Step 11: Award & Contract Signing:-The winner receives an award notification. For foreign suppliers, reciprocal procurement obligations apply for contracts over $5 million. A performance guarantee is then submitted.

Important for International Bidders: As a WTO GPA signatory, Israel provides non-discriminatory access to suppliers from other GPA countries. However, foreign winners of tenders over $5 million must comply with reciprocal procurement obligations (35% offset for non-GPA countries, 18% for GPA countries, 50% for defense).

Local Contractor Note: The state carries out more than NIS 120 billion in procurement annually. The new anti-crime bill is expected to increase opportunities for legitimate, vetted contractors by disqualifying criminal elements. Register early to establish compliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the most common terms for tenders in Israel?

The most common term is "מכרז" (Michraz) for tender and "מכרזים" (Michrazim) for tenders. Government procurement is officially referred to as "מכרז ממשלתי" (government tender) or "מכרז ציבורי" (public tender) When searching for opportunities, use "מכרזים בישראל" (tenders in Israel) or "מכרזי ממשלה" (government tenders). The tender publication is called "פרסום מכרז" (Pirsoum Michraz) Contact us for help with Hebrew terminology.

Can international companies bid on Israeli government tenders?

Yes (כן). As a signatory to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), Israel provides non-discriminatory access to suppliers from other GPA member countries, including the United States, EU member states, United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea and others However, foreign winners of tenders exceeding $5 million are subject to the reciprocal procurement obligation-requiring them to purchase Israeli goods/services equal to 35% of contract value (or 18% for GPA countries, 50% for defense). These obligations are enforced by the Industrial Cooperation Authority (ICA) Register now to access international opportunities in Israel.

What is the new bill to disqualify criminal suppliers (May 2025)?

In May 2025, the Ministry of Finance circulated a new bill giving the Accountant General Yali Rothenberg authority to disqualify suppliers connected to criminal elements based on police opinions Key provisions: A committee headed by a senior official in the Accountant General's Office examines suppliers. Companies linked to criminal elements (even indirectly) can be disqualified. Suppliers must present an authorization certificate from the Accountant General. The bill applies to: construction and infrastructure; security and guard services; contracting and project management in construction; transport; waste treatment; and land allocation (commercial deals over 4 housing units, over 500 sqm or over NIS 5 million). Disqualification is valid for three years. This is part of a broader effort to remove organized crime from the economy, also including contractor registration reform and waste treatment market regulation Register now to ensure your business qualifies as an approved supplier.

What is the reciprocal procurement obligation for foreign suppliers?

The reciprocal procurement obligation (רכישה חוזרת) is anchored in the Mandatory Industrial Cooperation Regulations of 2007 When it applies: When a foreign supplier wins a tender from an Israeli government body, government company, municipal company or HMO with contract value exceeding $5 million. The obligations: Defense purchases-50% of contract value in Israeli purchases. Civil purchases (GPA countries-US, EU, etc.)-18% of contract value. Civil purchases (non-GPA countries) - 35% of contract value. How to fulfill: Engage local subcontractors, purchase Israeli products, invest in local companies, conduct R&D collaborations. The Industrial Cooperation Authority enforces compliance. Upcoming change: As part of WTO GPA commitments, this obligation will be phased out by 2029 for GPA countries, continuing only for defense and non GPA countries.

What are the fundamental principles of Israeli tender law?

The Mandatory Tenders Regulations establish three paramount principles: Equality (שוויון): All bidders must be treated equally. Transparency (שקיפות): Tender procedures and evaluation must be open and clear. Competition (תחרות): Tenders should maximize competition to achieve best value Section 1A of the Regulations requires public bodies to hold a tender as "transparently as possible... on a fair and equitable basis, ensuring maximum advantages for the public body." Even when a public body contracts without a formal tender (exceptions exist), it must still follow these principles as closely as possible.

How does the 'Maximum Advantage' (יתרון מקסימלי) evaluation work?

Unlike systems that award solely to the lowest bidder, Israeli law requires the Tender Committee to select the bid conferring "maximum advantage" to the public body Evaluation criteria include: Price or proposed cost; Quality and special features of goods, works or services; Bidder's credibility, qualifications, experience, expertise; Recommendations and past performance satisfaction; Special requirements of the tender holder; Bidder's conduct regarding employee rights (including written negative opinions from past contracts). The Tender Committee must detail all criteria, secondary tests, relative weights and weighting methods in the tender documents before bids are submitted This allows sophisticated bidders to compete on quality, not just price.

How are conflicts of interest handled in Israeli tenders?

Israeli law has strict conflict of interest rules for Tender Committees Disqualification: Under Section 10(c), if a committee member, their relative (spouse, sibling, parent, child) or a corporation in which they have an interest has a personal or institutional interest, they cannot participate in that meeting. Objective Test: Courts apply an objective test-the very existence of a conflict of interest may invalidate a decision. The test is not causal-factual but normative, reflecting proper conduct for public employees. Cooling-off Period: There is no automatic disqualification; sufficient time elapsed since termination of prior work may resolve conflicts. Independent Committee: Tender Committees are independent and subject only to the Accountant General and Attorney General, not political authorities. The accountant and legal adviser have veto power on financial/legal matters

How do I find Ministry of Defense tenders in Israel?

The Ministry of Defense operates its own electronic commerce tender system called "Mission NY" This platform allows registered suppliers to: monitor invoice status; view account information; upload invoices directly; monitor competition details; respond to RFPs. The MOD also collaborates with the Accountant General for defense procurement. On our platform, use the country filter (Israel) and search for "Ministry of Defense" or "MOD". For sensitive defense tenders, additional security clearance may be required. Premium users can set up daily email alerts for defense opportunities.

Do I need to speak Hebrew to bid on Israeli tenders?

Yes, generally. Tender documents are published in Hebrew and proposals must typically be submitted in Hebrew. Some international tenders may include English versions, but the legally binding Hebrew version governs. International bidders competing in Israeli tenders should engage local Israeli legal counsel or professional translators to ensure compliance. Our platform provides English translations of key fields (title, description, deadline) for all Israel tenders. Contact our team for assistance with Hebrew-language documents.

What is the bid bond requirement for Israeli tenders?

Most Israeli government tenders require a "ערבות להצעה" (bid bond), typically 1-5% of the estimated contract value. The bond can be a bank guarantee, insurance certificate or certified cheque. The exact percentage and format are specified in each tender's documents (מסמכי מכרז). The bond is returned to unsuccessful bidders after the tender process. For foreign bidders, bonds must be issued by banks recognized in Israel or through Israeli correspondent banks. Missing or incorrect bid bond documents are a common reason for bid rejection. Contact us for guidance on bid bond requirements for specific tenders.

What is the working week in Israel for tender deadlines?

The official working week in Israel is Sunday to Thursday (Friday and Saturday are the weekend). Tender deadlines are typically set for working days (Sunday to Thursday) during business hours. The Hebrew calendar follows a different cycle than the Gregorian calendar-always verify dates carefully. Our platform displays all deadlines in a clear date format-always verify with the original Hebrew tender document.

Can I find subcontracting opportunities from Israeli contract awards?

Yes. Our Contract Awards database shows who won past tenders (תוצאות מכרז) in Israel. Once you identify prime contractors who won large contracts, you can reach out to offer specialized services as a subcontractor or supplier. This is particularly effective for: Reciprocal procurement obligations-foreign winners of large tenders must purchase 35% in Israel, creating subcontracting demand; Defense sector-MOD prime contractors often need specialized local vendors; Infrastructure mega-projects-Light rail, railway and desalination projects require extensive subcontracting networks.

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