How to Register as a Supplier on ADGPG and Bid for Abu Dhabi Government Tenders (2026)

Finding an Abu Dhabi government tender is the easy part — the moment you click through to bid, you hit a login wall. That's because every Abu Dhabi government tender is managed through the Abu Dhabi Government Procurement Gate (ADGPG), and you can only view a specific tender's details or submit a bid once you're a registered, approved supplier. This guide walks you through exactly how to get registered, what documents you'll need, and how to start bidding.

What ADGPG is

ADGPG is the single procurement portal for Abu Dhabi government entities, developed by the Department of Government Enablement (DGE). Registration is a one-time, centralised process: once you're approved, your company profile becomes visible to all Abu Dhabi government entities, so you don't re-register for each department. Under the hood, the platform uses SAP Ariba for supplier registration and the Oracle-based ADERP system — which is why the sign-in screen you hit is an Oracle Cloud login.

First, the question that trips most companies up: can you even bid?

Eligibility depends on where your trade licence is issued, and there are two routes:

• If you hold a valid Abu Dhabi DED licence, you can self-register directly through ADGPG's Supplier Registration Service. This is the simple path.
• If your licence is from another emirate or a free zone (or you're an international supplier), you generally can't self-register. Instead, you complete an "Entity Request" form and submit it to the specific Abu Dhabi government entity you want to work with — that entity then sponsors your registration with DGE. A valid commercial licence permitting economic activity in any emirate or free zone is accepted via this route.

So an outside-emirate licence isn't a dead end for Abu Dhabi work — it's a more involved, entity-sponsored path rather than instant self-service. (For federal tenders, none of this applies — any valid UAE licence works; see our federal tenders guide.)

Documents you'll need

Prepare these before you start, as scanned copies:

• A copy of your valid trade licence.
• A copy of your VAT / Tax Registration Certificate — or, if you're not VAT-registered, a "No VAT" justification letter on your company letterhead.
• A company authorisation letter on letterhead, naming the person authorised to register on the company's behalf.
• A bank account confirmation letter showing your company IBAN (UAE IBANs are 23 digits, and the system validates it against the letter).

If you hold an Abu Dhabi DED licence, you'll also enter your address using your ONWANI geographic address during registration.

Step-by-step registration

1. Go to ADGPG at adgpg.gov.ae and open the Supplier Registration Service. Choose the "Abu Dhabi DED (AD-DED) licensed suppliers" option if that's you; otherwise use the Entity Request route described above.
2. Submit the self-registration request with your basic company details, licence number, and tax information exactly as they appear on your DED licence. Tip: use a shared/group email rather than a personal one, so registration notifications aren't lost if one person is away.
3. Wait for the invitation email from the Department of Government Enablement confirming your request has been received and approved for the next stage.
4. Create your SAP Ariba Network account via the link in that email, and complete the company and user information.
5. Complete the registration questionnaires — company details, the products and services you offer (mapped to categories that match the activities on your trade licence), contacts, and bank details.
6. Submit for approval. DGE reviews your submission, after which your qualification is processed and your profile is published to Abu Dhabi government entities.

For help during registration, DGE's contact channel is contact@tamm.abudhabi (or the TAMM portal / 800555).

Finding and bidding on tenders

Once approved, you can view live Abu Dhabi tenders inside ADGPG, see the full scope of work and documents (which were hidden behind the login), and submit your technical and commercial bids electronically through the platform.

A practical reminder on winning, not just accessing: Abu Dhabi government bids are scored heavily on In-Country Value (ICV) alongside price and technical capability. If you don't yet hold an ICV certificate, that's worth sorting early — our complete guide to winning UAE government tenders explains how ICV is scored and how to strengthen it.

Frequently asked questions

Can a Dubai-licensed company bid on Abu Dhabi government tenders?

For Abu Dhabi local tenders, not by self-registration — a Dubai or free-zone licence registers through the entity-sponsored "Entity Request" route rather than direct self-registration. For federal tenders, any valid UAE licence can bid regardless of which emirate issued it.

How long does ADGPG supplier registration take?

It depends on how quickly you submit complete documents and on DGE's review of your request and questionnaires. Having your trade licence, VAT certificate, authorisation letter, and bank letter ready before you start avoids the most common delays.

Is there a fee to register on ADGPG?

Supplier self-registration on ADGPG is a government onboarding process; the cost that matters more is preparation time. Keep your documents current so registration — and re-qualification when it expires — is straightforward.

Why does the "Source" link on a tender take me to a login page?

Because tender details on ADGPG sit behind supplier authentication. The listing tells you a tender exists and when it closes; to see the full scope or bid, you must be a registered, logged-in supplier.

Get matched to Abu Dhabi tenders that fit you

Registration gets you through the door; matching makes sure you're spending your time on the right tenders. See the Abu Dhabi opportunities matched to your company's profile — free — at wksconnector.com. Bidding in Dubai too? See our Dubai eSupply guide.