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The public procurement e-shop: how to sell goods to the state

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The e-shop is a procurement method for goods only, in which the customer picks the best price among suppliers' offers, almost as on a marketplace. Here are the rules under Law No. 106-VIII and Rules No. 687.

When it applies

  • Goods only, homogeneous, with an annual volume of no more than 4,000 MCI — 17.3 million ₸ in 2026 (Law, Art. 10, para. 5).
  • Splitting a purchase to stay below the threshold is prohibited.
  • If the order amount exceeds 500 MCI (2,162,500 ₸), only a pre-order is allowed.

How an order works

OptionHow it works
Order without a pre-orderThe platforms provide prices within 15 minutes
Pre-orderPrice offers are accepted for 24 hours
Confirmation by the supplier3 working hours (09:00 to 18:00 Astana time)

The winner is the lowest price including delivery. An order requires at least two price offers; for goods exempted from the national regime, one is enough.

Dumping and security

  • A price more than 30% below the average of all offers for the product counts as dumping. Such an offer is rejected automatically, and no anti-dumping amount can save it.
  • Contract performance security is not required for e-shop contracts up to 500 MCI.
  • Since July 2026, the Law also allows bid security in the e-shop (1 to 3%), but the specific amount has not yet been set in the Rules.
  • E-shop results cannot be appealed under Article 25 — the winner is determined by the portal.

Tips for suppliers

  1. Build delivery into your price — it is the price including delivery that is compared.
  2. Watch the clock: you have only 3 working hours to confirm an order.
  3. Do not price far below the market — if your offer is more than 30% below the average, it will be rejected.

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FAQ

Which purchases go through the e-shop?

Only homogeneous goods with an annual volume of up to 4,000 MCI — 17.3 million ₸ in 2026.

How much time does a supplier have to confirm an e-shop order?

3 working hours — from 09:00 to 18:00 Astana time (Rules, para. 436).

When is an e-shop price considered dumping?

If it is more than 30% below the average price of all offers for the product — such an offer is rejected automatically (Rules, para. 99).

Sources

This article is for reference only and is not legal advice. Rules change: check the current versions of the Law and the Rules before you bid.

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