How to sell to the Government of Mexico

Comment participer

1. Obtain a Mexican tax ID.
2. On ComprasMX choose 'Licitantes, Proveedores, Contratistas' → 'Registro de Licitantes, Proveedores y Contratistas'.
3. Use the navigation guide and PDF registration guide under 'Material de Apoyo'.
4. Read specifications closely and bid exactly to them.

Préférence locale et restrictions

• The Strategic Procurement Committee requires 65% national content in procurements.
• Under the Public Works Law, subcontracting is capped at 49%.
• A 2 June 2025 decree favours domestic production of medicines, health supplies and medical devices from FY2026 (detailed rules unpublished as of Sept 2025).
• A new procurement law (LAASSP) was published on 16 April 2025, replacing the 2000 law.

Langue de soumission · Spanish. ComprasMX offers Google auto-translation, but submissions are in Spanish.

Projets des banques de développement

Many public works are financed by multilateral development banks (IDB, World Bank, etc.). Use the IDB projects database and follow the bank's procurement rules.

Bon à savoir

• Open tenders are the default, but 19 exceptions allow restricted (min. 3 invitees) or direct awards; defence (SEDENA, SEMAR) uses these often.
• Offering extras beyond the specification can disqualify a bid.
• Small errors such as punctuation in the company name can disqualify; check documents with your local representative.
• Brand-preference complaints can be filed before award with the agency's complaints office/internal control body or with SABG.
• Federal procurement has stronger oversight than state or municipal.