1. Get an NCAGE code
The NCAGE (NATO Commercial and Government Entity) code is a five-character identifier for your company in NATO systems. Without it you cannot register as a supplier or submit a bid. The code is issued by the national codification authority and applied for electronically. Allow a few weeks for processing.
2. Register in the NSPA supplier portal
The NSPA runs its own electronic procurement system where suppliers register and submit bids. Registration covers company details, the NCAGE code, contact persons and the product and service categories you want to be considered for. Choose those categories carefully – they determine which invitations you receive.
3. Complete your company profile and documentation
- trade register extract and tax information
- quality certificates (e.g. ISO 9001, AQAP)
- references from comparable deliveries
- product descriptions and technical specifications in English
- information on production capacity and lead times
4. Prepare for security requirements
Some procurement is classified. It requires a Facility Security Clearance and often personnel security clearances for key staff. Clearances are applied for through the national security authority and typically take several months. Start early if classified contracts are your goal.
5. Keep the profile current and watch the notices
Registration alone does not bring business. The NSPA publishes advance notices and tenders continuously, and many opportunities are open for only a few weeks. Update categories and contact details annually so you stay on the invitation lists.
How Salpa helps
Salpa monitors NSPA procurement notices for you and summarises them clearly. You get an alert when a tender matching your categories is published – no daily portal browsing required.