simap.ch — Swiss procurement platform (Switzerland)

What it does

simap.ch lists current and completed invitations to tender and awards and allows contracting authorities to publish tender documentation. The platform enables suppliers to search, download documents, submit questions where a Q&A forum is provided, and submit tenders online where the contracting authority permits it. It also offers subscriptions, data access and archived publications.

Role and limits

The site is described as the procurement platform of the Swiss Confederation and government-associated organisations. Contracting authorities use simap.ch to publish invitations, awards and related documents; the platform hosts content supplied by those authorities and provides publication and notification tools.

Practical consequence for suppliers

Suppliers can register and join their company on simap.ch, create subscriptions and use online help and support resources. The platform provides technical support; legal procurement questions and award decisions remain responsibilities of the contracting authorities.