Government and quasi-government entities in Almaty announce thousands of construction tenders every year — from small repairs to large warehouse and industrial complexes. For construction companies, this is a stable source of contracts. For private clients, understanding the prices at which the government builds warehouses provides a benchmark for their own calculations. Let's look at how participation works in 2026.
goszakup.gov.kz
official Kazakhstan government procurement portal
the only legal platform — all government purchases are published here. Updated in December 2025
EDS
mandatory electronic digital signature
without an EDS from the National Certification Authority (pki.gov.kz) no application can be filed — obtain online with IIN and internet banking
from 1 working day
application review period (quotations)
for a tender — from 20 days. Depends on the procurement amount and method
December 2025
last platform rules update
Order of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan No. 783 of 17.12.2025 — updated Rules for Using the Unified Procurement Platform
Types of Construction Procurement
Kazakhstani legislation provides for different procurement methods depending on the amount and nature of the work:
| Method | Threshold | Mechanism | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request for price proposals (quotations) | up to 4,000 MCI (~17 million ₸ in 2026) | Lowest price selected | 1–5 working days |
| Tender | unlimited | Price + qualifications assessed | 20–40 days |
| Single-source procurement | where grounds exist | No competition | negotiated |
| Auction | unlimited | Price reduction during bidding | 5–15 days |
Most large construction tenders (warehouses, hangars, industrial facilities) are conducted via tender or auction.
How to Register on goszakup.gov.kz
Step 1: Obtain an EDS
- Apply at a Public Service Centre (PSC) or obtain online via pki.gov.kz
- Required: individual's IIN (director's), identity document, internet banking
- For a legal entity — a separate EDS for the organisation (BIN)
- Duration: 1 working day
Step 2: Register on the portal
- Go to goszakup.gov.kz
- Section "Suppliers" → Registration
- Enter organisation data, upload documents, sign with EDS
- Duration: 1–2 working days
Step 3: Set up notifications Configure filters by:
- ОКPD/category: construction of industrial facilities, warehouses
- Region: Almaty, Almaty Region
- Amount: minimum and maximum
You will automatically receive email notifications about new tenders.
What Is Required to Participate in a Construction Tender
Qualification Requirements (standard tender)
| Requirement | What is checked |
|---|---|
| Construction licence | Category 1, 2, or 3 — depending on the scope of work |
| Work experience | Similar completed contracts over the past 3–5 years |
| Financial stability | No losses in the last year, positive equity |
| Tax debt | None — verified automatically via the State Revenue Committee |
| Bid security | Bank guarantee or deposit (usually 1–3% of the tender value) |
| Third-party liability insurance | Contractor's civil liability policy |
Construction licence — a critical requirement
Document Package for Participation
- Application for participation (signed with EDS directly on the portal)
- Technical proposal (description of methodology, timelines, resources)
- Financial proposal (price — filled in via the portal form)
- Copy of construction licence
- Certificate of no tax debt (obtained from portal.egov.kz)
- Audited financial statements for the last year
- List of similar completed contracts with KS-2/KS-3 acceptance acts
- Bank guarantee or payment order for bid security
How to Find Construction Tenders for Warehouses in Almaty
On goszakup.gov.kz
- Section "Announcements"
- Filter: Region → Almaty / Almaty Region
- Product/service category → Construction, Industrial Construction
- Status → Active
Key Search Terms
- "Construction of warehouse" / "Склад салу"
- "Hangar", "warehouse premises"
- "Industrial building"
- "Production facility"
- "Logistics complex"
- "Construction and installation works" (CIW)
Tender Aggregators
In addition to the official portal, there are aggregators that make searching more convenient:
- TenderBot.kz — Telegram notifications
- TenderPlus.kz — advanced analytics
- TenderRoom.kz — instructions and application preparation
Specifics of Pricing in Government Tenders
Government construction projects are priced using estimate norms (RSN — Republican Construction Norms) through estimate calculation software (ABC, SmetaRU, and others). This creates specific dynamics:
- The estimate is calculated using standard price lists — often lagging behind the market
- The tender winner is often required to work at a fixed price even if material costs rise
- Indexation is possible through supplementary agreements — but requires justification
Private construction vs government: different pricing logic
Contract Performance Security
After winning a tender, the winner provides contract performance security:
- Amount: typically 3–5% of the contract value
- Form: bank guarantee or cash deposit to the client's account
- Returned after signing the final acceptance act
For a 200 million tenge contract — security of 6–10 million tenge. This must be factored into financial planning.
Common Mistakes When Participating in Tenders
Mistake 1: Submitting an incomplete document package → automatic rejection Mistake 2: Expired bank guarantee → rejection Mistake 3: Undercutting the price to win → unprofitable contract Mistake 4: VAT not included in the price proposal → reduced actual margin Mistake 5: Subcontractors not listed (if required by scope) → contract violation
StroyHub performs construction contracts under government procurement
We have the licences, experience, and completed projects for tender participation. Discuss your facility — we build warehouses and industrial buildings in Almaty.