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Lithuania

Lithuania's public procurement is conducted through the CVP IS (Centrinė viešųjų pirkimų informacinė sistema) — the Central Public Procurement Information System.

Data source​

Otnox retrieves tenders from CVP IS every 2-4 hours, covering both above and below EU threshold procedures.

Procurement framework​

Lithuania follows EU procurement directives with some national specifics:

  • All tenders above EUR 60,000 for goods/services and EUR 150,000 for works must be published on CVP IS
  • EU-threshold tenders are simultaneously published on TED
  • The electronic procurement system supports fully digital bid submission
  • Procurement language is Lithuanian, with EU-level tenders sometimes in English

Typical tender volume​

Lithuania publishes approximately 1,000-1,500 new tenders per month. The market is active year-round with slight increases in spring and autumn.

Key sectors​

High-volume procurement categories:

  • Information technology and software development
  • Construction and renovation of public buildings
  • Healthcare equipment and pharmaceutical supplies
  • Road maintenance and infrastructure
  • Environmental services and waste management

Tips for foreign bidders​

Lithuanian procurement is relatively accessible to foreign companies, especially from other EU member states. Key considerations:

  • Registration in the CVP IS system may be required for electronic bid submission
  • Documents are primarily in Lithuanian
  • Some buyers accept bids in English for EU-threshold tenders
  • Joint ventures with local partners are common for large infrastructure projects
tip

Lithuania's IT sector procurement is particularly active, with government digitalization driving consistent demand for software development, cloud services, and cybersecurity. If you are an IT company, this is a high-opportunity market.