What is CIDB grade and why does it matter?

For construction, CIDB assigns a grade (G1 to G7) based on your capacity. Each tender specifies the grade and category required, so your grade decides which projects you're allowed to bid for.

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How to find & bid for a government tender

Q: How do I find government tenders in Malaysia?

Government tenders and quotations are published on MyProcurement (myprocurement.treasury.gov.my) and run through ePerolehan (eperolehan.gov.my). You can browse them directly, or use an aggregator that filters tenders to the grade and field codes you're eligible for.

Q: Do I need to register to bid for a government tender?

Yes. You generally need to register with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) for goods and services, or with CIDB for construction works. Registration sets your field codes and grade, which determine which tenders you can bid for.

Q: Is it free to find government tenders?

Yes. Browsing tender notices on MyProcurement is free and public. Registering to bid via ePerolehan involves standard registration steps. Some third-party tools offer free search plus paid features.

A simple guide for suppliers and contractors who want to win Malaysian government work — where to look, how to check if you're eligible, and how to bid.

Updated 1 July 2026 · sources: MyProcurement · ePerolehan

Step 1 — Register as a supplier

Before you can bid, you need to be registered. For goods and services, register with the Ministry of Finance (MOF). For construction works, register with CIDB (which assigns a grade from G1 to G7). Registration sets your field codes and grade — the two things that decide which tenders you're allowed to bid for.

Step 2 — Find the tenders

Government opportunities are published in two official places:

MyProcurement — myprocurement.treasury.gov.my. The public window listing tender notices, quotation results and award announcements from hundreds of agencies.

ePerolehan — eperolehan.gov.my. The system where you register and actually submit bids.

The catch: there are thousands of live tenders across 700+ agencies, and most won't match your grade or field. Reading each one to check eligibility is slow.

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See only the tenders you can actually win

Tools like CoTender aggregate every government tender and filter them to your CIDB grade, field codes and Bumiputera status — so you only see the ones you're eligible for, with deadlines and documents in one place. Free to search.

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Step 3 — Check you're eligible

Before you invest time in a bid, confirm the tender's requirements match your profile: the required MOF/CIDB grade, the field/category code, and any Bumiputera condition. Bidding for something outside your grade is a wasted effort — it will be rejected at evaluation.

Step 4 — Prepare & submit the bid

Once you've found an eligible tender: download the documents, attend the briefing or site visit if there is one, and prepare both your technical proposal (can you deliver?) and price proposal. Submit through ePerolehan before the closing date — late bids are not accepted. For larger tenders, price alone doesn't win; capability and track record matter.

Understand how the pricing works

Curious what the government usually pays, or how the whole system fits together? See our plain-English guide to how government procurement works (tender vs sebut harga vs direct negotiation), and the data story on where Malaysia's money goes.

Common questions

How do I find government tenders in Malaysia?

They're published on MyProcurement (myprocurement.treasury.gov.my) and run through ePerolehan (eperolehan.gov.my). You can browse them directly, or use an aggregator that filters tenders to the grade and field codes you're eligible for.

Do I need to register to bid for a government tender?

Yes — with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) for goods and services, or CIDB for construction. Registration sets your field codes and grade, which decide which tenders you can bid for.

Is it free to find government tenders?

Yes. Browsing notices on MyProcurement is free and public. Some third-party tools add free eligibility filtering plus paid features like document downloads and market pricing.

What is a CIDB grade and why does it matter?

For construction, CIDB assigns a grade (G1 to G7) based on your capacity. Each tender states the grade and category required, so your grade decides which projects you can bid for.