Sweden EU Tenders 2026 | TenderMetric

Sweden's public procurement system is governed by the Public Procurement Act (Lagen om offentlig upphandling, LOU, 2016:1145), which transposes EU Directive 2014/24/EU. The Swedish Competition Authority (Konkurrensverket) is responsible for oversight, guidance, and enforcement. Sweden uses the national platform Mercell Tendsign as the primary e-procurement portal, alongside TED for EU-threshold contract publication. Sweden also operates Kammarkollegiet, which manages central framework agreements across categories including IT, consulting, and financial services.

IT and digital services represent a proportionally significant share of Swedish procurement, reflecting the country's advanced digital infrastructure and public sector innovation culture. Construction and infrastructure are the largest category by value, with major projects including the high-speed rail programme (Nya stambanor), defence infrastructure expansion following NATO accession, and green building renovation. Healthcare, social services, and professional consulting are also major procurement categories.

Sweden is consistently ranked among the EU's most transparent and efficient procurement markets. Tender documents are in Swedish, though international suppliers have historically been active in Swedish IT and construction markets. Sweden's emphasis on innovation procurement, green criteria, and social sustainability in award criteria rewards technically differentiated bids. Construction, energy, and defence procurement offer strong entry opportunities for EU suppliers with relevant technical credentials, particularly following Sweden's NATO accession in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sweden EU Procurement

Where are Sweden public procurement tenders published?

Sweden public procurement tenders above EU thresholds are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the official EU procurement journal. TenderMetric aggregates live Sweden tenders from TED in real time, with deadline tracking, contract values, and sector filtering.

Can foreign EU companies bid on Sweden tenders?

Yes. EU procurement law requires equal treatment of all economic operators from EU member states. Any company from any EU country can bid on Sweden public procurement contracts. Non-discrimination on grounds of nationality is a fundamental principle of EU procurement.

What language are Sweden procurement documents in?

Sweden tender documents are typically in the national language. However, contract notices published on TED include summaries in all EU official languages. Some contracting authorities in Sweden also accept submissions in English for international contracts.

What EU procurement thresholds apply in Sweden?

The same EU-wide thresholds apply in Sweden: €140,000 for central government supplies/services, €215,000 for sub-central authorities, and €5.4 million for works contracts. Contracts above these values must be published on TED and follow EU procurement procedures.

How do I register to bid on Sweden procurement contracts?

To bid on Sweden public contracts, companies typically need to register on the national e-procurement portal and prepare an ESPD (European Single Procurement Document). No formal pre-registration is required for open procedures — any qualified supplier can submit a tender.

What sectors have the most procurement activity in Sweden?

Engineering is among the most active sectors in Sweden based on current TED notices. Construction, IT services, healthcare, and engineering consistently rank among the highest-volume procurement sectors across EU member states, including Sweden.

Sweden – Weed-killing services – 1 Bekämpning av ogräs och invasiva växtarter

Sweden – Software supply services – Digitalt personaltillståndssystem för VGR:s parkeringverksamhet

Sweden – Chassis – Lätt Lastbil Chassi

Sweden – Houses construction work – Nybyggnad av korttidsboende 32lgh

Sweden – Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts – Fastighetsnära varor

Sweden – Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices – Spol-och diskdesinfektorer

Sweden – Machinery for the treatment of sewage – Renstransport IN-ML01 Maskinleverans med montage

Sweden – Civil engineering consultancy services – Konsulter för projektering av allmänna anläggningar

Sweden – Internet service providers ISP – Internetaccess (2026)

Sweden – Building completion work – Totalentreprenad i samverkan - Ombyggnation Engelska Parken Hus 4

Sweden – Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services – Provning och kontrolltjänster avseende trycksatta anordningar

Sweden – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Verifierande provtagning av Sediment och PFAS

Sweden – Travel agency and similar services – Resebyråtjänster

Sweden – Grounds maintenance services – Barmark- och grönyteskötsel

Sweden – Repair and maintenance services of cranes – Service and repairs of STS cranes

Sweden – Flatbed trucks – Lastbil

Sweden – Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Skanner för objektsglas

Sweden – Security services – Bevakningstjänster

Sweden – Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Ramavtal för Projektering av VA, mark och gata

Sweden – Construction work – Stamrenovering av lägenheter och byte av kulvert

Sweden – Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products – Sugsystem till Folktandvården

Sweden – Business and management consultancy services – Företagslots Båstads Kommun

Sweden – Janitorial services – Fastighetsjour

Sweden – Placement services of personnel – Bemanningstjänster till Socialförvaltningen

Sweden – Restaurant and food-serving services – Restauratör till Campus Gränna

Sweden – Engineering services – Tekniska konsulter VVS

Sweden – Surgical gloves – Handske operation

Sweden – Average adjustment services – Konsulttjänster för skadereglering av försäkringsskador

Sweden – Street-lighting maintenance services – Drift och underhåll av offentlig belysning

Sweden – Anaesthesia devices – Anestesiarbetsstationer

Sweden – Storage and warehousing services – Uppställningsplatser för utmätta och kvarstadsbelagda fordon m.m. i Eskilstuna och Sundsvall

Sweden – Building construction work – Framtidsbygget i Säter med arbetsformen partnering

Sweden – Wheeled loaders – Inhyrning av entreprenadmaskiner utan förare

Sweden – Dressings; clip, suture, ligature supplies – Suturer, staplers, laparaskopiska instrument och hemostatika 2026

Sweden – Lighting equipment and electric lamps – Utbyte Belysning

Sweden – Autoclaves – Autoklav CFVV

Sweden – Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses – Vapenhuset Etapp 1 - Nyproduktion av punkthus

Sweden – Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Ramavtal- Konsulttjänster avseende kulturmiljöinventerare

Sweden – Rails – Räls med tillhörande komponenter

Sweden – Environmental engineering consultancy services – Procurement of consultancy services: analysis of environmental and social issues

Sweden – Cleaning and sanitation services – Lokalvårdstjänster

Sweden – Refuse recycling services – Mottagning av avfall för Emmaboda kommun

Sweden – Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Kontrakt avseende Generalkonsult Sötvattenslaboratoriet Lovön, Ekerö

Sweden – Building installation work – Byggtjänster Övikshem

Sweden – Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products – Infusion- och injektionsprodukter

Sweden – Spectacles – Synhjälpmedel - glas synsvagsoptik bågar

Sweden – Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) – Patientnära analys PT/PK INR

Sweden – Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons – Föreskolebuss med integrerad elektrisk lift.

Sweden – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Arbetsmiljösystem

Sweden – Catering services – Catering av Sallader och mindre kalla rätter - Reserverad upphandling

Sweden – Kitchen or restaurant conversion – Köksrenoveringar

Sweden – Minibuses – FM2024-22912 - Hyrfordon

Sweden – Ironmongery – Ramavtal för Järnhandelsvaror

Sweden – Repair and maintenance services of building installations – Ramavtal för sprutmålning av luckor och dörrar

Sweden – Medical equipments – Magnetkamera

Sweden – Electric motors, generators and transformers – Ny hamngenerator till isbrytaren Ymer

Sweden – Construction work – Läkemedelstillverkningen Sunderby Sjukhus

Sweden – Cleaning and sanitation services in urban or rural areas, and related services – Städning av evakuerade bosättningar

Sweden – Buses and coaches – Inköp av ny buss

Sweden – Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts – Ramavtal Hjul-/Bandgående grävmaskiner

Sweden – Consultative engineering and construction services – Konsult för markfrågor

Sweden – Mass spectrometer – LCMS columns

Sweden – Construction work – Målning 2026

Sweden – Installation services of sound equipment – Installation, service och support av ljudanläggningar

Sweden – Passenger cars – Personbilar Ramavtal

Sweden – Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services – Hantverkartjänster

Sweden – Imaging and archiving system – E-arkiv med funktioner för digital processhantering och e-signering

Sweden – Textile articles – Gardiner och solavskärmningsprodukter

Sweden – Ships and boats – Reservdelar båtmotorer Scania, Volvo P, Caterpillar och Hedemora

Sweden – Refuse transport services – Avfallshämtning i Jokkmokks kommun

Sweden – Financial and insurance services – Gagnefsbostäder AB - Fastighets- och företagsförsäkring

Sweden – Printing and related services – Tryckeritjänster

Sweden – Catering services – Cateringtjänster

Sweden – Car park services – Detekteringssystem för fordon

Sweden – Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Dynamiskt inköpssystem - Tekniska konsulter

Sweden – Administrative housing services – Ramavtal - Fastighetsjour

Sweden – Artificial grass – Byte konstgräsplan Skänninge IP

Sweden – Procurement consultancy services – Konstkonsulter

Sweden – Accounting, auditing and fiscal services – TI 2025-1175 Revisionstjänster Telge AB

Sweden – Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Lundbyleden Senior byggledare bro 2 av 2