Government Tenders in Libya
Government tenders in Libya are governed by Administrative Contracts Regulation (Decree 563/2007, replaced by Resolution 600/2024) and the Government Procurement Regulation (Decree 12/2023); the competent authority is Cabinet — tender committees of public entities.
Law, authority and bonds
Law
Administrative Contracts Regulation (Decree 563/2007, replaced by Resolution 600/2024) and the Government Procurement Regulation (Decree 12/2023)
Administrative Contracts Regulation (Decree 563/2007, replaced by Resolution 600/2024) and the Government Procurement Regulation (Decree 12/2023)
Authority
Cabinet — tender committees of public entities
Cabinet — tender committees of public entities
E-procurement
No documented platform
No documented platform
Bid bond
Set by the tender documents
Set by the tender documents
Performance bond
15%
15%
Envelopes
Two: technical and financial
Two: technical and financial
Typical retention
10%
10%
Sources: lawsociety.ly · 2026-09-21
FAQ
Which law governs government tenders in Libya?
Administrative Contracts Regulation (Decree 563/2007, replaced by Resolution 600/2024) and the Government Procurement Regulation (Decree 12/2023) — administered by Cabinet — tender committees of public entities.
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