eProcurement

Decree No. (4) of 2001 (PDF, 376KB, 14 pages) regarding the prohibition and combating of money laundering.
This decree determines the nature of money laundering, the crimes associated with it and the punishments for them; the competencies of the committee in charge of setting policies for the prohibition and combating of money laundering; the role of institutions and their obligations; the procedures of the unit assigned to the investigation; confidentiality and requests for assistance; and the exchange of information with a foreign country.

Decree No. (37) of 2002 With Respect to Promulgating the Implementing Regulations of the Law Regulating Government Tenders and Purchases.
This law includes some amendments to the provisions of the executive regulations of the Law Regulating Government Tenders, Procurement and Sales to improve government procurement and sales procedures and apply transparent and fair standards in the bidding process.

Legislative Decree No. (36) of 2002 (PDF, 91KB, 26 pages) With Respect to Regulating Government Tenders and Purchases.
The law includes a set of procedures and controls that must be followed in the government tendering and procurement process with the aim of ensuring the highest level of transparency and fairness and enhancing competition between suppliers and companies.

Decision No. (3) for 2004 (PDF, 158 KB, 5 Pages, Arabic only) concerning the terms and conditions for bid bonds and performance bonds.
The decision includes specifying the terms and conditions of the bid bonds and performance bonds in commercial transactions and contracts concluded between the parties. The resolution also specifies the conditions for issuing and cancelling the bonds, and the conditions for its use in cases of implementation.

Law No. (29) of 2010 (PDF, 145KB, 8 pages, Arabic only) amending certain provisions of Decree-Law No. (36).
This law includes amendments to Decree-Law No. (36) of 2002 with respect to the regulation of government tenders and procurement.

Decision No. (1) for 2010 (PDF, 717 KB, 8 Pages, Arabic only) concerning the criteria for the comparison of bids.
The decision includes a set of criteria that must be followed when evaluating the various bids received within the framework of the competition process in government procurement. The resolution also specifies the methods of calculating the scores of each of these criteria, so that the best bid is selected based on a specific grading system.

Decision No. (1) for 2015 (PDF, 91 KB, 4 Pages, Arabic only) concerning the tender procedures.
The decision includes procedures for tenders, auctions, purchases, and internal government sales, as it aims to improve the quality of procurement and reduce corruption in these processes. Among the procedures specified in the resolution are supplier qualification requirements, procurement contract conditions, as well as controls to ensure that proposals are evaluated and arbitrated effectively.

Decision No. (1) for 2017 (PDF, 650 KB, 2 Pages, Arabic only) concerning fees for purchasing tender documents and the value of prequalification documents.
The decision includes determining the value of these documents, which contractors must pay to the relevant authorities before submitting their bids in government tenders. The decision also specifies the mechanism for determining the value of these documents and the procedures to be taken in case these fees are not paid.

Prime Minister’s Decision No. (36) of 2018 (PDF, 132KB, 4 pages, Arabic only) regulating technical requirements for sending, receiving, and updating electronic records and signatures for public entities.
The decision includes a set of technical requirements that government agencies must observe in electronic transactions, whether within the Kingdom of Bahrain or abroad.

Decree No. (54) of 2018 (PDF, 210KB, 20 pages, Arabic only) issuing the Law on Electronic Communications and Transactions.
This law expanded on a previously repealed law, adding to the range of transactions that may be carried out electronically. It also created an advanced and safe economic environment for internet transactions, in line with recent technological and legal developments.

Law No. (1) of 2020 (PDF, 23.1MB, 107 pages, Arabic only) approving the accession of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.
The decision approved the Kingdom’s accession to the UN Convention, which was drawn up in New York on November 23, 2005.

Decision No. (1) for 2020 (PDF, 5,929 KB, 14 Pages, Arabic only) concerning the prequalification of suppliers and contractors.
The decision includes procedures for determining the required qualification standards for suppliers and contractors and conducting a comprehensive evaluation process for these institutions. The decision also includes measures to improve the quality of services provided by suppliers and contractors, and to ensure the availability of materials and services on time.

Decree No. (45) of 2021 (PDF, 81KB, 1 page, Arabic only) naming the administrative authority competent in the Law of Electronic Communications and Transactions issued by Decree No. (54) of 2018.
This decree named the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) as an administrative body competent in the law of electronic communications and transactions.

Decree No. (84) of 2021 (PDF, 179KB, 10 pages, Arabic only) amending some provisions of the Executive Regulations of the Law Regulating Government Tenders and Procurement.
This law includes amendments to Decree No. (37) of 2002 With Respect to Promulgating the Implementing Regulations of the Law Regulating Government Tenders, Procurement and Sales.

Decision of the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism No. (12) of 2021 (PDF, 136KB, 3 pages, Arabic only) regarding the regulation of Internet sales through virtual store.
The decision included a set of requirements online sales.

Decision of the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism No. (10) of 2021 (PDF, 98.6KB, 1 page, Arabic only) regarding organising auctions.
The decision regulates auctions for selling goods or providing services via social media. It is mandatory for auctioneers to apply to the relevant department at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce for a license to engage in any commercial activity involving auctions. The licensee must display the Commercial Registration (CR) number on his account on the auction sites' social media.

Prime Minister’s Decision No. (6) for the year 2021 (PDF, 99.7KB, 1 page, Arabic only) regarding Internet sales for companies with foreign capital.
The decision permits companies that are wholly or partly owned by non-Bahraini partners to sell via the Internet, provided that the invested capital of the company in the Kingdom of Bahrain is not less than BD50,000 in the first year.

Decision of the Minister of Industry and Commerce No. (51) for the year 2024 (PDF, 1,179 KB, 7 pages, Arabic only) regarding the authorization to conduct certain business activities through a virtual commercial establishment.
The decision permits the operation of specific business activities through a "virtual commercial establishment" without the need to register the entity at an office or physical address. This initiative aims to support entrepreneurs and small business owners, granting them legal status to conduct their work and simplifying the establishment process for certain freelance professions (such as photographers, translators, trainers, consultants, and others).