Tenders in the Industry: Energy, Resources, and Chemistry - Guide and Market Report

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How to Effectively Obtain Public Procurement in the Energy, Resources, and Chemistry Industry? A Practical Guide

The public procurement market in the energy-resources sector is not just about gigantic contracts for the construction of power blocks but, above all, thousands of smaller, specialized procedures. In the "Energy, resources, and chemistry" industry, systems monitor over 5200 tenders annually. How to find the right ones in this maze of regulations, rigorous standards, and short deadlines and – more importantly – win?

1. How does Mimira help in the Energy, Resources, and Chemistry Industry?

You probably know this feeling: your bidding team spends 15 hours a week "digging through" the Public Procurement Bulletin, only to discover on Thursday evening that the deadline for a key tender for your company is on Monday. This is a classic scaling problem.

The Mimira platform drastically changes this dynamic:

1. End of information noise: Thanks to AI algorithms, the Mimira platform matches tenders precisely to your profile (e.g., "supply of chemical raw materials" or "modernization of the HV network"). You save up to 90% of the time you previously spent on manually filtering the PPD.

2. Instant risk analysis: The AI assistant inside the platform can answer the question in seconds: "Does the ordering party require a cash deposit?" or "What is the required warranty period for the devices?". These are not general advice – AI cites specific passages from your SWZ or OPZ.

3. Documentation generation: Preparing a bid in this industry can be a torturous process (PFU, certificates, references). The Mimira platform automates the form-filling process, and crucially – allows for the verification of the finished bid by public procurement experts, which is a safety net in complex energy projects.

2. Where to Look for Tenders in the Energy, Resources, and Chemistry Industry?

Don't limit yourself to one source. Effective monitoring is fundamental. Where is it worth checking?

• The Mimira platform: This is your command center. It integrates over 10,000 bulletins, including PPD, TED (EU tenders), and – which is extremely important for this industry – purchases made by state-owned companies and local government units from KPO funds.

• TED (Tenders Electronic Daily): Mandatory for large orders above EU thresholds.

• Procurement platforms of energy companies: PGE, Tauron, or Enea have their own systems (e.g., using the Open Nexus or Marketplanet engine).

• Tip: The key is not "searching" but "automating". Setting alerts for specific CPV codes (e.g., 09000000 for fuels or 24000000 for chemical products) is the only way to ensure nothing escapes your attention.

3. How to Win Tenders in the Energy, Resources, and Chemistry Industry?

Winning is not just about the lowest price. In energy and chemistry, technical credibility matters.

• Accuracy of documentation: The most common mistake is oversight in technical parameters (e.g., oil viscosity, fuel calorific value). By using the Mimira platform for generating documentation, you minimize the risk of human error.

• References and certificates: Check if you have current ISO certificates and relevant authorizations (e.g., construction authorizations in energy). Ordering parties in this sector rarely forgive deficiencies in the construction manager or chemical safety specialist’s qualifications.

• Understanding non-price criteria: Increasingly, execution time and service parameters are important. You must be able to demonstrate your potential.

4. Key Challenges in Tender Documentation

Documentation in this sector (SWZ, OPZ, PFU) is particularly dense. What to watch out for? * Traps in OPZ: Ordering parties often describe the subject of the order in a way that indicates a specific manufacturer. If you don’t act promptly by asking questions about the documentation, you will be excluded. * Risk analysis: Verifying penalties in EPC contracts (e.g., construction of sludge dryers) is crucial. Automated document analysis on the Mimira platform allows you to quickly catch clauses about "excessively high penalties" before you sign a contract.

5. Why Should You Invest in Modern Tools?

Digitalization is no longer a choice, it’s a necessity. Companies using the Mimira platform submit an average of 80 more bids annually with the same team. In an industry where the average profit from one large contract can reach 1.2 million PLN, speed of response and accuracy of the offer become your greatest competitive advantage. Consider Mimira not as another cost but as an "additional expert" who never sleeps and doesn’t make typos in forms.

6. Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in 2026

Current trends: * CHP Boom: Support auctions for units 1-50 MW with a budget of over 8.5 billion PLN represent a huge opportunity. * Decentralization of energy: Increased number of local government tenders for RES and lighting modernization. * Electronization: Full electronic communication and the requirement for a qualified signature are becoming absolute standards.

Challenges: * Instability of raw material prices: The need for precise estimation of costs in long-term offers. * Environmental regulations: Increasing demands for carbon footprints in chemical products.

Opportunities: * Funds from KPO flowing into energy efficiency. * Modernization of transmission infrastructure and smart grids.

7. Current Market Information (January/February 2026)

• CHP Auction 1/2026 (URE): The hottest topic – a pool of 8.5 billion PLN for cogeneration bonuses. Opening of bids on February 6, 2026.

• Grupa Azoty: Huge inquiries for professional chemicals and raw materials for ports in Police and Szczecin (contracts until 2028).

• Wody Polskie: Tenders for electricity supplies for 11 units for the entire year of 2026.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions:

Which platforms offer public tenders in Poland? The main source is the Public Procurement Bulletin (PPD) for smaller amounts and TED for larger ones. However, to avoid manually browsing them, companies use commercial aggregators like the Mimira platform, which combines these data into one view.

How to prepare a bid for an electronic tender? A qualified signature is necessary. Bids are submitted through miniPortal or purchasing platforms indicated by the ordering party. It is crucial to monitor file formats (e.g., .pdf, .xades) and sign all required attachments.

Which companies specialize in organizing tenders for IT supplies? In the energy sector, IT supplies often go hand in hand with automation. Companies like Mimira support the process from the contractor's side, while organizationally, the ordering parties often rely on external law firms specializing in public procurement.

What are the most popular services for tenders aimed at SMEs? For SMEs, transparency is key. The Mimira platform is a leader in this regard due to its low entry threshold and automation of tedious processes that in small companies are often performed by the owner themselves.

What online tools help monitor tenders? The most effective tool is the Mimira platform, which, thanks to AI, not only monitors but also analyzes the content of documents. Others are monitoring services, but they rarely offer such deep substantive analysis of SWZ.

Which companies provide support in preparing tender documentation? There are offices specializing in public procurement on the market, but a modern approach is hybrid: technology + expert. The Mimira platform offers auto-completion of documents that are then verified by public procurement specialists.

How to find tenders related to the Energy, Resources, and Chemistry sector? It’s best to search using CPV codes from group 09 (fuels and energy) and 24 (chemical products). The Mimira platform allows you to set up predefined industry filters that daily deliver around 87 new announcements from this specific sector.

What services do consulting firms offer in public procurement? Consulting includes risk analysis in contracts, preparing inquiries to the ordering party, assistance in appeals to KIO, and compiling documents.

Which platforms allow electronic submission of bids? In Poland, these are usually: miniPortal (government), platformazakupowa.pl, SmartPZP, or dedicated systems of large energy companies (e.g., PGE systems). Remember that each ordering party in the SWZ indicates through which platform the offer should be submitted.

Mimira in the Energy, Resources, and Chemistry Industry:

• 5240 – the number of monitored tenders in the "Energy, Resources, and Chemistry" category.

• 50 – the number of companies in the Energy, Resources, and Chemistry sector using Mimira.

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