Government Tenders in the UAE
Government tenders in the UAE are governed by Federal Decree-Law on Procurement in the Federal Government and its Executive Regulation (Cabinet Resolution 122/2024); each emirate has its own local law (Dubai Law 12/2020); the competent authority is Ministry of Finance — Federal Government, and bids are submitted through Digital Procurement Platform (DPP).
Law, authority and bonds
Law
Federal Decree-Law on Procurement in the Federal Government and its Executive Regulation (Cabinet Resolution 122/2024); each emirate has its own local law (Dubai Law 12/2020)
Federal Decree-Law on Procurement in the Federal Government and its Executive Regulation (Cabinet Resolution 122/2024); each emirate has its own local law (Dubai Law 12/2020)
Authority
Ministry of Finance — Federal Government
Ministry of Finance — Federal Government
E-procurement
Digital Procurement Platform (DPP)
Digital Procurement Platform (DPP)
Bid bond
1% – 5%
1% – 5%
Performance bond
10%
10%
Envelopes
Two: technical and financial
Two: technical and financial
Typical retention
10%
10%
Sources: uaelegislation.gov.ae · uaelegislation.gov.ae · 2026-09-21
FAQ
Which law governs government tenders in the UAE?
Federal Decree-Law on Procurement in the Federal Government and its Executive Regulation (Cabinet Resolution 122/2024); each emirate has its own local law (Dubai Law 12/2020) — administered by Ministry of Finance — Federal Government.
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