Automatic translations can be requested for any public procurement notice available in TED and will be made available shortly after the request is sent.

This function is being implemented because language has been identified by stakeholders and suppliers, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as one of the main barriers to cross-border bidding. Improving translation will also make easier for our trading partners to access information.

The machine translation option is aimed at making it easier for companies and suppliers to participate in cross-border tenders throughout the EU. Furthermore, reflecting the EU's commitment to more open public procurement globally, the service is going to benefit bidders from non-EU countries with whom the EU has public procurement commitments through international agreements (such as the WTO plurilateral Government Procurement Agreement or bilateral FTA agreements). The service therefore responds to the requests raised by specific EU trading partners.