Government Tenders in Kuwait
Government tenders in Kuwait are governed by Public Tenders Law No. 49 of 2016 as amended (Law 74/2019) and its Executive Regulation; the competent authority is Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT), and bids are submitted through CAPT e-portal.
Law, authority and bonds
Law
Public Tenders Law No. 49 of 2016 as amended (Law 74/2019) and its Executive Regulation
Public Tenders Law No. 49 of 2016 as amended (Law 74/2019) and its Executive Regulation
Authority
Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT)
Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT)
E-procurement
CAPT e-portal
CAPT e-portal
Bid bond
Set by the tender documents
Set by the tender documents
Performance bond
10%
10%
Envelopes
Two: technical and financial
Two: technical and financial
Typical retention
10%
10%
Sources: capt.gov.kw · trade.gov · 2026-09-21
FAQ
Which law governs government tenders in Kuwait?
Public Tenders Law No. 49 of 2016 as amended (Law 74/2019) and its Executive Regulation — administered by Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT).
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