In the Netherlands, almost every public tender passes through one platform. If you want to sell to Dutch public buyers, TenderNed is where you start, so it pays to know how to set yourself up and find the right opportunities.
Short answer: TenderNed is the official Dutch government platform where public tenders are published and where suppliers register and submit bids electronically. It is free to use, and you log in with eHerkenning. Once you are set up, you can search tenders, follow announcements and submit your offer through the system.
What TenderNed is
TenderNed is the national announcement and tendering platform for Dutch public procurement. Buyers publish their tenders there, and suppliers use it to find opportunities and respond. Because it is the central place for Dutch public tenders, it is the first account most suppliers need.
How to register and log in
You create a supplier account and log in with eHerkenning, the Dutch business login, which verifies that you act for your company. Setting up eHerkenning takes a little time the first round, so do it before a deadline is looming rather than during a live bid.
Finding the right tenders
Inside TenderNed you can search published tenders and set up notifications so relevant opportunities reach you instead of you checking by hand. Good filtering matters, because the volume is high and only some tenders fit what you offer.
Submitting your bid
You prepare your response and submit it through the platform before the deadline. As in the rest of the EU, you usually confirm your eligibility with a self-declaration first, and the full evidence is requested only if you are in line to win.
FAQ
Does TenderNed cost anything? No. Searching and submitting through TenderNed is free.
How do I log in? With eHerkenning, the Dutch business login. Arrange it before you need it.
Are all Dutch public tenders on TenderNed? It is the central platform for Dutch public tenders, so it is where you should look first.