e-GP registration: a step-by-step guide for new bidders
Before your firm can bid on most public tenders in Bangladesh, it needs a registered tenderer account on the national e-Government Procurement (e-GP) system. Registration is straightforward when your paperwork is in order — and frustrating when it isn't. Here's the process, end to end.
1. Get your documents ready first
Most rejected applications fail on documents, not on the form. Before you start, have clean scans of:
- Trade licence — current and matching your firm's exact legal name.
- TIN certificate — the firm's tax identification.
- VAT / BIN registration — as applicable to your business.
- Bank details — for the registration-fee payment and later tender securities.
- Incorporation papers — for companies: certificate of incorporation, memorandum & articles; for proprietorships, the proprietor's NID.
2. Create the account and complete the profile
On the e-GP portal, choose new tenderer registration, provide a working email (this becomes your login and where notifications land), and complete the company profile — legal name, address, contact person, and the categories of goods, works or services you intend to bid in. Category selection matters: some notices are visible or open only to matching categories.
3. Pay the registration fee and submit
Registration involves a one-time fee plus an annual renewal, payable through the designated banks or payment channels listed on the portal. Keep the payment evidence — you'll attach or reference it in the application.
4. Verification and approval
The registration authority checks your documents against your profile. Mismatched names, expired licences and unreadable scans are the classic rejection reasons. Approval typically lands within a few working days when everything is consistent.
5. After approval — set yourself up to actually win
An approved account only means you can bid. Winning needs a routine: watch every relevant notice (not just the ones you stumble on), track document-purchase and submission deadlines, and build your record of the buyers and categories where you're competitive.
Common mistakes that get applications rejected
- The trade licence name and the application name differ by even a word or spelling.
- Expired trade licence or missing renewal at the time of verification.
- Scans that are cropped, blurry or missing pages.
- Wrong category selection for what the firm actually sells.
- Using a personal email the responsible person doesn't check daily.
How Tenderytics helps
Registration gets you through the door; Tenderytics tells you which doors are worth walking through. Once registered, set your profile in Tenderytics and get a daily brief of the tenders that match your business — with deadlines, buyer history and market context — so your new account starts winning instead of just existing. Always verify registration requirements and fees on the official e-GP portal.
Frequently asked
How long does e-GP registration take?
Usually a few working days after submission, provided documents are complete and consistent. Rejections for fixable issues can be corrected and resubmitted.
Do I need e-GP registration to see tenders?
No — notices are publicly viewable. You need registration to purchase documents and submit bids. Tenderytics lets you monitor everything relevant to you before you ever log in to bid.