GeBIZ for New Suppliers: Eligibility, EPPU, and Bidding Checklist

Step 1: Company Registration & CorpPass Setup

Before you can interact with GeBIZ, your business entity must be registered with ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority) and have an active CorpPass (Singapore Corporate Access) account. The company CorpPass administrator must assign the "GeBIZ" digital service role to authorized employees who will prepare or submit quotations.

Step 2: Registering as a GeBIZ Trading Partner

Any business can browse public tender notices for free. However, to submit quotations or download tender documents, you must register as a GeBIZ Trading Partner (GTP). Registration is completed online through the GeBIZ portal using your CorpPass credentials. Ensure your banking information is accurately verified to facilitate Direct Crediting for future contract payments.

Step 3: Understanding EPPU and BCA Financial Grading

For goods and services tenders exceeding S$90,000, agencies frequently require suppliers to hold an EPPU (Expenditure and Procurement Policies Unit) registration head. For construction and maintenance works, BCA (Building and Construction Authority) financial grading is required. These certifications evaluate your paid-up capital, net worth, and past turnover to verify that your company has the financial capacity to execute the contract.

Step 4: Assembling Your Master Tender Asset Library

Public tender deadlines are non-negotiable. Missing a submission by 60 seconds results in automatic disqualification. Prepare an asset repository containing: 1) Certified ACRA BizProfile, 2) Audited financial statements or management accounts for the last 3 financial years, 3) Key team CVs and professional certifications, 4) Letters of reference or client testimonial certificates, and 5) Standard safety and quality certifications (e.g. bizSAFE Level 3, ISO 9001).

Step 5: Monitoring Daily Opportunities Proactively

Do not wait for tenders to close. Configure automated alerts through GetBizAlert to receive immediate Telegram and email notifications the minute a tender matches your trading capabilities. Being the first to review tender specifications allows maximum time for clarification questions and supplier price negotiation.