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GovBid aggregates open government tenders from CanadaBuys, SAM.gov, SEAO, SaskTenders, CivicInfo BC, and other official state, city, and municipal procurement portals across Canada and the US into a single searchable feed. Plain-English AI summaries replace bureaucratic titles. Free daily email alerts match tenders to a business profile. No account required to browse.

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GovBid is a free government-tender search and alert service that aggregates 35,465 open contracts from CanadaBuys, SAM.gov, SEAO and other North American sources, with plain-English summaries and free daily email alerts.

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Data

Which Government Buyers Are Posting the Most Tenders Right Now: 225 Open Listings From One DLA Command

One U.S. Department of Defense command — DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus — currently has 225 open tenders, leading a list where the top 10 most active buyers span both Canada and the U.S.

2026-07-26 · 5 min read
Data

Government Fiscal Year-End Buying Surge 2026: 31,784 Open Tenders and What's Closing Before September

As of July 26, 2026, GovBid is tracking 31,784 open government tenders across Canada and the US, with 2,730 new postings added in the Jul 23 - Jul 26, 2026 window alone.

2026-07-26 · 5 min read
Analysis

Buy Canadian Procurement 2026: What the June 15 Threshold Drop Means for Suppliers

Buy Canadian Policy threshold drops from $25M to $5M on June 15, 2026. Here's what the 10% Canadian supplier discount and 25% CVA rules mean for your bids.

2026-04-21 · 12 min read
Guide

New York Government Contracts: NYS, NYC & Federal Tenders

Find New York government contracts from NYS Contract Reporter, NYC PASSPort, and SAM.gov. Covers state, city, and federal opportunities — free alerts.

2026-04-20 · 10 min read
Guide

Ontario Government Contracts: How to Find Provincial and Municipal Bids

Find Ontario government contracts from the Ontario Tenders Portal, Supply Ontario, municipal systems, and federal sources — all in one place, free.

2026-04-20 · 11 min read
Guide

Washington Government Contracts: How to Use WEBS and Win State Bids

Find Washington government contracts from WEBS, DES, and SAM.gov. Covers state, federal, and municipal opportunities across the Puget Sound region.

2026-04-20 · 12 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the data come from?
Directly from official government sources: CanadaBuys (Canada's federal procurement portal) and SAM.gov (the US federal system). We check sources daily — most tenders appear within 24 hours of posting.
What does "plain English" mean?
"Request for Standing Offer for the Provision of Temporary Help Services (Various Categories) for the NCR" means "temp agency needed for Ottawa offices." Our AI rewrites every posting so you instantly understand what they need, how much it pays, and when it closes.
Is it really free?
Yes. Browsing, searching, and filtering tenders is completely free with no account required. Want daily email alerts matched to your business? That's free too. No credit card, no catch.
Is my data sold or shared?
No. If you sign up for alerts, your company info is used only to match tenders. We don't sell data, show ads, or share your profile. Period.
How is this different from MERX or Bidnet?
They charge monthly fees for search tools you manage yourself. GovBid is completely free. We also rewrite every tender in plain English and cover both US and Canadian federal contracts in one place.
How do I find government contracts for my small business?
GovBid monitors official procurement sources across Canada and the United States daily and sends free alerts when contracts match your industry, location, and business size. Browse tenders free or sign up for daily matches.
How do I monitor SAM.gov for new contracts?
GovBid monitors SAM.gov automatically every day and sends you email alerts when new contracts match your industry and location. It also translates government jargon into plain English so you can quickly decide if a contract is worth bidding on.
How much do government contracts pay small businesses?
Government contracts can range from small purchases to multi-million-dollar opportunities. GovBid tracks thousands of open contracts and award records so you can see current opportunities, closing dates, and direct links to the official procurement portal.
Do I need to register to bid on government contracts?
In Canada, you may need to register on CanadaBuys. In the US, you need a SAM.gov registration and a UEI number. GovBid helps you find the contracts first -- then provides direct links to the government website where you can submit your bid.
What industries can bid on government contracts?
Almost every industry has government contracts available, including construction, IT, healthcare, professional services, cleaning, transportation, security, food services, and more. GovBid covers 37 industry categories across Canada and the US.