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    Italian Government Tenders via Acquisti in Rete

    Acquisti in Rete is Italy’s central e-procurement platform, managed by CONSIP (Concessionaria Servizi Informativi Pubblici). It serves as the gateway to Italian public procurement for goods, services, and works across all levels of government. Jorpex monitors Acquisti in Rete and delivers matching tenders to Slack.

    What is Acquisti in Rete?

    Acquisti in Rete (literally “purchasing on the network”) is the Italian government’s official electronic marketplace and e-procurement platform. Managed by CONSIP under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, it handles both direct purchases through the MePA (Mercato Elettronico della Pubblica Amministrazione) and formal tender procedures.

    Italy’s procurement landscape

    Italian public procurement exceeds €200 billion annually. The Codice dei contratti pubblici (Public Contracts Code) governs the process. CONSIP manages centralized purchasing for the state, while regions and municipalities use Acquisti in Rete alongside their own platforms. Above EU thresholds, notices also appear on TED.

    MePA and framework agreements

    The MePA electronic marketplace within Acquisti in Rete enables simplified purchases below EU thresholds. Framework agreements (convenzioni and accordi quadro) managed by CONSIP cover recurring needs across Italian public administration. These represent significant ongoing business opportunities.

    How Jorpex monitors Italian procurement

    Jorpex ingests publications from Acquisti in Rete and applies your custom filters. Matching Italian procurement opportunities arrive in Slack with the title, contracting authority, estimated value, deadline, and direct link. No need to navigate the Italian-language interface manually.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I find Italian government tenders?

    Italian government tenders are published on Acquisti in Rete (acquistinretepa.it), managed by CONSIP. Above EU thresholds, they also appear on TED. Jorpex monitors Acquisti in Rete automatically and delivers matching opportunities to your Slack channel.

    What is the difference between Acquisti in Rete and MePA?

    MePA (Mercato Elettronico della Pubblica Amministrazione) is the electronic marketplace within Acquisti in Rete for simplified purchases below EU thresholds. Acquisti in Rete is the broader platform that also handles formal tender procedures and framework agreements managed by CONSIP.

    Can international companies bid on Italian public contracts?

    Yes. Italy follows EU procurement directives, so companies from EU member states and GPA signatory countries can bid on Italian public tenders. Registration on the Acquisti in Rete platform is typically required, and bid responses are usually submitted in Italian.

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    TED - Monitor EU Public Procurement

    TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) is the official journal for European public procurement, publishing over 700,000 contract notices per year worth more than €670 billion. Jorpex monitors TED and delivers matching tenders to Slack or email.

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    Spanish Government Tenders via PLACSP

    PLACSP (Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público) is Spain’s central public procurement platform. All Spanish public sector entities must publish contract notices here, making it the single most important source for Spanish government tenders. Jorpex monitors PLACSP and delivers matching opportunities to Slack.

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    EU National Procurement - Belgium, Switzerland & More

    Beyond the major EU markets, Jorpex monitors national procurement portals across Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Portugal, Luxembourg, Denmark, and Ireland. These portals publish sub-threshold opportunities invisible on TED, creating significant business potential for targeted suppliers.

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