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How to search public tenders and contract awards in South Asia

Find tender notices and contract awards on India's CPPP and GeM, Pakistan's PPRA and EPADS, and Bangladesh's e-GP, and read procurement red flags fairly.

Published 18 October 2026, Records

Last reviewed 18 October 2026. Procurement rules and portals change; check the official source before relying on this guide.

Why tenders matter

Public procurement is how governments buy roads, medicines, uniforms, software and equipment. Civil and military bodies alike spend large sums this way. Because the money is public, the law in all three countries requires much of the process to be published: the notice inviting bids, changes to it, and often the result. Those records let anyone check who won, at what price and after how much competition. For how tender data fits with company and audit records, see the money trail.

Some procurement, especially on national security grounds, is exempt from publication. Missing records are therefore not always a sign of wrongdoing.

India

Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP)

The Department of Expenditure in the Ministry of Finance requires central ministries and departments to publish tender enquiries, corrigenda (corrections) and awards of contract on the Central Public Procurement Portal. E-procurement has been required for purchases worth ₹2 lakh or more since April 2016. Public sections include latest active tenders, active corrigenda, results of tenders, cancelled tenders, high-value tenders and a tender search.

Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

GeM is an online marketplace for goods and services run under the Department of Commerce, launched in 2016. Under the General Financial Rules, central ministries and departments must buy through GeM where the item is available there. GeM bid and reverse-auction notices are also listed on CPPP. Check what award detail is visible for the bids you are researching. Where it is missing, combine sources or ask for it through a right to information request.

State portals

Most states and many public sector undertakings run their own e-procurement portals. Find them through the state government's official website rather than search adverts, which can lead to look-alike sites.

Pakistan

Federal procurement is regulated by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). Its public portal lists active tenders, tender history, evaluation reports, awarded contracts and a list of blacklisted firms. Procurement itself runs through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS).

The Public Procurement Rules, 2026 were notified in late September 2026 and repeal the 2004 rules. They make EPADS mandatory for federal procurement and disposal. Procurements started before the new rules continue under the old ones, so check which set applies to the tender you are examining.

Each province has its own procurement law and regulator: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Their rules are broadly similar to the federal model but differ in detail. EPADS has also been rolled out to the provinces, but provincial authorities may still publish notices on their own websites, so search both.

Bangladesh

Procurement is governed by the Public Procurement Act, 2006 and the Public Procurement Rules, 2025, which took effect on 28 September 2025. The Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) sets policy and oversees the electronic government procurement system, e-GP.

Under the 2025 rules, procurement that can be done on e-GP must be done there, and offline exceptions need BPPA approval. Annual procurement plans are published on e-GP. After evaluation, a notification of award goes to other bidders and stakeholders, and a contract signing report discloses contract details and the beneficial ownership of the winning supplier. BPPA's website also lists notifications of award.

What to collect for each tender

  1. The original notice: reference number, procuring body, estimated value, publication date and closing date.
  2. Every corrigendum, with dates. Note changes to specifications, deadlines or eligibility.
  3. The evaluation report or bid opening record, if published: number of bidders, who qualified and why others were rejected.
  4. The award: winner, contract value and date.
  5. Any later variation or extension, from the portal, from audit reports or through a right to information request (see our guides for India, Pakistan and Bangladesh).

Save each page as a PDF and note the date. Portals can remove or archive notices.

Searching efficiently

Search by the procuring body first, then narrow by date and keyword. Product names vary, so try several spellings and generic terms. Reference numbers are the most reliable way to join a notice, its corrigenda and its award. Keep a simple spreadsheet with one row per tender, so patterns such as repeated winners or short deadlines become visible across many records rather than one.

Red flags: leads, not proof

Researchers and auditors use certain patterns to decide where to look harder. Each has innocent explanations, so treat it as a question to ask, never as a conclusion.

Before drawing any conclusion, check the rules that applied at the time, look for an audit observation on the same contract (see how to read an audit report), and put your questions to the procuring body and the supplier.

Do

  • Use official portals and save dated copies.
  • Check which version of the rules applied.
  • Compare similar tenders from other offices to judge what is normal.
  • Look for the evaluation report, not just the award.
  • Seek comment from the procuring body and the winning firm.

Don't

  • Call a single red flag corruption.
  • Rely on look-alike or unofficial tender sites.
  • Use another person's portal login or bidder account.
  • Ignore lawful exemptions, such as security-related procurement.
  • Research sensitive tenders from a work device or office network.

If you work inside a procuring body and have seen something wrong, read whistleblower laws in South Asia and source safety dos and don'ts first. Never use a work device or work network to contact a journalist. Our secure tip form is the safest way to reach us.

This is general information, not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find central government tender results in India?

Use the “Result of Tenders” section of the Central Public Procurement Portal (eprocure.gov.in/cppp). Ministries and departments are required to publish awards of contract there.

Is GeM procurement published?

GeM bid and reverse-auction notices are listed on GeM and also appear on the Central Public Procurement Portal. Award detail can be thinner, so combine sources or use a right to information request.

What is EPADS in Pakistan?

EPADS is the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System, PPRA's electronic procurement platform. The Public Procurement Rules, 2026 make it mandatory for federal procurement.

How do I search government tenders in Bangladesh?

Use the e-GP portal overseen by the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority. BPPA's website also lists notifications of award.

Does a single-bid tender mean the contract was rigged?

No. It can reflect a small market or a specialised need. It is a reason to look at the specifications, deadline and evaluation, not a finding.

Can I get contract variation details that are not online?

Often yes, through a right to information request to the procuring body. Audit reports sometimes discuss variations too.

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