A Guide for Indian Companies, offers a detailed roadmap for Indian businesses seeking to navigate the UAE’s complex public procurement environment. It explains the legal and regulatory frameworks at both federal and emirate levels, led by Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2023 and the Ministry of Finance’s Digital Procurement Platform (DPP), which streamlines tendering across more than 30 federal entities. The document maps procurement portals across all seven emirates—from Abu Dhabi’s Government Procurement Gate and Dubai’s eSupply Portal to sector-specific gateways such as ADNOC’s Commercial Directory, the Tawazun Supplier Portal, and Emirates Health Services’ Purchases System—helping companies identify the right entry points for their goods and services.
Covering construction, defence, healthcare, and oil & gas, the guide outlines eligibility criteria, accreditation protocols, and documentation requirements, including provisions for SMEs, free zone entities, and overseas suppliers. A step-by-step entry strategy advises on selecting the right portals, structuring a legal presence, completing pre-qualification, maintaining compliance, and bidding strategically. With its combination of policy clarity, procedural detail, and practical recommendations, the guide equips Indian firms to compete effectively in the UAE’s public procurement market, unlocking opportunities across key sectors while supporting the UAE-India CEPA’s vision of deeper economic integration.
