Register of domestic producers: what benefits it gives in public procurement
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If you manufacture goods in Kazakhstan yourself, getting into the register of domestic producers (реестр казахстанских товаропроизводителей) gives you noticeable advantages in public procurement. We have collected them from Rules No. 687.
Benefits in public procurement
| Benefit | What it gives | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional 3% discount in an open tender | If the first 6 digits of the product code match the code in the register extract | Rules, para. 271-1 |
| No contract performance security | No need to freeze 3–5% of the contract amount | Rules, para. 538 |
| No advance payment security | The advance can be received without a guarantee | Rules, para. 539 |
| Fast payment | Goods are paid for within 10 business days (normally — up to 30 calendar days) | Rules, para. 567 |
| Delivery period of at least 60 days | More time for production (normally at least 15) | Rules, para. 569 |
| Access to procurement with an exemption | Only suppliers from the register are admitted to procurement exempted from the national regime | Rules, para. 23 |
The conditional discount does not reduce the contract amount — it is used only to compare bids: you can win even with a price slightly above a competitor's.
How the register is linked to exemptions
The Government has introduced exemptions from the national regime for the paper industry, light industry, mechanical engineering, chemicals, metallurgy, and the construction and furniture industries. Procurement with an exemption is held only among suppliers from the register — for details, see the article Exemption from the national regime.
How to get into the register
The register is maintained under the rules of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Order No. 327 of 27 August 2025). For the inclusion procedure and production requirements, see the current version of this order on adilet.zan.kz.
Local content as a separate criterion does not exist in the current public procurement law and rules — its role is played precisely by the register of domestic producers.
FAQ
What discount in an open tender does the register of domestic producers give?
A conditional 3% discount if the first 6 digits of the product code match the KPVED code (КПВЭД, the classifier of products by economic activity) in the register extract (Rules, para. 271-1).
Does a producer from the register need to provide contract performance security?
No. Suppliers from the register of domestic producers provide neither contract performance security nor advance payment security.
Who is admitted to procurement exempted from the national regime?
Only suppliers from the register of domestic producers (and from the register of trusted software and electronics).
Sources
- Правила осуществления государственных закупок (приказ МФ РК № 687) — adilet.zan.kz
- Закон РК от 1 июля 2024 года № 106-VIII «О государственных закупках» — adilet.zan.kz
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.