1. About the platform
QATAR TENDERS & SUPPLIERS PLATFORM is a digital platform launched in April 2020. It is a platform specialised in tenders, projects, business information and digital procurement intelligence, operating within the institutional framework of the Council of Tenders and Projects of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States.
The platform aims to provide an integrated digital environment that supports the private sector in the State of Qatar and makes it easier for companies, factories, suppliers, contractors, consultants and buyers to access information, business opportunities, tenders, projects and requests for quotation.
The platform provides its services through a digital system covering the State of Qatar.
2. Institutional and contractual relationship with the Council
The platform operates through the Electronic Transactions Complex Establishment within the digital network of the Council of Tenders and Projects of the GCC States, under an official contract concluded between the Council and the Establishment covering management, operation and official regional representation, in accordance with the competences and responsibilities set out in the contract.
The United Service and Organization Center operates and manages the platform's digital, technical and commercial services under the approved contractual and institutional framework.
QATAR TENDERS & SUPPLIERS PLATFORM is the Council's regional digital platform within the scope of the institutional and contractual relationship referred to above.
3. Official capacity of the platform
QATAR TENDERS & SUPPLIERS PLATFORM operates as an official platform for Qatar within the institutional framework of the Council of Tenders and Projects of the GCC States, under the management, operation and official regional representation contract concluded between the Council and the Establishment.
A distinction must be made between the platform's regional institutional capacity and the sovereign and regulatory competences of government authorities and tendering entities.
The authority to issue tenders, approve their terms, qualify bidders, evaluate offers, select winners and conclude contracts remains with the tendering entities and the competent government authorities in accordance with applicable laws and procedures.
4. Operator details
- Name: United Service and Organization Center
- Address: Global Business Center, Al Hitmi Village, Bldg. 36, 4th Floor, Street 230, Area 27, Corniche Road, Doha, Qatar
- Phone: +974 4402 3000
- Website: www.qbusinessgate.qa
- Official email: [email protected]
- Platform operator: United Service and Organization Center
This English version is a translation; in case of discrepancy the Arabic version prevails.