How to become a vendor in New Hampshire
Updated November 11, 2026. Registration facts checked on official New Hampshire pages on November 10, 2026; sources are listed at the end. EasBid is an independent bid search service and is not part of the State of New Hampshire or any government agency. Always confirm requirements on the state's own pages before you apply.
To become a vendor in New Hampshire, you register your business in NH Department of Administrative Services Procurement and Support Services Portal (with an Online Vendor Registration application), the supplier system run by Bureau of Purchase and Property, New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services (DAS). On fees, the official page says: Not confirmed: the official DAS pages could not be read. Once you are registered and have picked your Not confirmed codes, state agencies can find you and you can receive notices for bids that match what you sell. Right now EasBid lists 24 open government bids in New Hampshire from state, local and federal sources.
New Hampshire vendor registration at a glance
| Where to register | NH Department of Administrative Services Procurement and Support Services Portal (with an Online Vendor Registration application) |
|---|---|
| Who runs state purchasing | Bureau of Purchase and Property, New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services (DAS) |
| Registration fee | Not confirmed: the official DAS pages could not be read |
| Codes used to match bids | Not confirmed |
| Certification programs | None listed on the pages we read |
| Facts checked | November 10, 2026 |
How to register as a New Hampshire vendor, step by step
These are the steps as the state describes them, in plain words. The portal may word things differently, and it can change, so keep the official page open beside you.
- Start at the state's NH Business Service Portal 'Pursue government contracts' page, which points vendors to DAS as the state's procurement hub.
- Use the DAS Procurement and Support Services Portal to review current bids and contracts.
- Register as a vendor through DAS's online vendor registration before you bid or are awarded.
- Use the DAS Vendor Resource Center for reference information on statewide bids and proposals.
- For free one-on-one help with government contracting, contact the New Hampshire APEX Accelerator (formerly NH PTAC).
What to have ready before you start
Registration goes faster when the basics are in front of you. For New Hampshire, gather:
- Your legal business name exactly as it appears on your tax records, and any trade name you use.
- Your federal Employer Identification Number (EIN), or a Social Security number for a sole proprietor, since the state uses it to match you for payment.
- A business address, a phone number and an email address that someone reads every day; bid notices and questions from buyers go there.
- A short list of what you sell, so you can choose the matching Not confirmed codes in one sitting.
The pages we read did not list any extra state tax certificate or form for registration itself; individual bids can still ask for insurance, licenses or a bond.
Does it cost anything to register in New Hampshire?
Not confirmed: the official DAS pages could not be read. Be careful with outside services that offer to register you for a price. The state's own portal is where registration happens, and New Hampshire does not require you to use a paid middleman to sell to its agencies. Some separate things can cost money, such as a notary for a form, a professional license, insurance or a bid bond on construction work.
Which commodity codes does New Hampshire use?
New Hampshire matches vendors to bids with Not confirmed. The state uses its own list of commodity or service codes. Choose every code that truly matches your work, because those codes decide which bid notices are emailed to you. If you also want federal work, you will need NAICS codes for SAM.gov; our free NAICS code lookup and the guide what a NAICS code is help you pick them.
Cities, counties and school districts in New Hampshire
Cities, counties and school districts usually run their own purchasing and bid lists, so registering with the state does not register you with them; check each local buyer you want to sell to.
EasBid reads many of these local sources together with the state's, so one search shows state and local bids side by side.
What New Hampshire agencies are buying right now
As of November 11, 2026, EasBid lists 24 open bids in New Hampshire. The busiest categories are IT, Software & Telecom (8), Construction & Trades (5), Facilities, Janitorial & Grounds (4). Looking at what is open now is a good way to choose your codes and to see which agencies buy what you sell.
- New Hampshire IT, Software & Telecom bids 8 open
- New Hampshire Construction & Trades bids 5 open
- Facilities, Janitorial & Grounds 4 open
- Utilities, Energy & Environment 2 open
- Equipment, Supplies & MRO 1 open
- Consulting & Professional Services 1 open
See new New Hampshire bids this week.
Federal contracts in New Hampshire
A New Hampshire registration covers state agencies only. Federal agencies, including the military bases, VA medical centers and national parks in New Hampshire, buy through SAM.gov, which has its own free registration and gives you a Unique Entity ID. Our step-by-step guide to registering in SAM.gov walks through it, and federal bids on EasBid lists open notices.
Tips for your first New Hampshire bid
- Read the whole solicitation before you price anything; the due date, the question deadline and the submission method are usually on the first pages. Our guide on reading a solicitation shows what to look for.
- Ask questions in writing before the question deadline. Answers are usually posted as an addendum that every bidder can see.
- Check whether the bid needs a license, insurance certificate or bond, and get those started early.
- Submit through the channel the notice names, NH Department of Administrative Services Procurement and Support Services Portal or otherwise, and leave a day of margin; late bids are normally rejected.
- Whether you win or lose, ask for the award results. They show the winning prices and help you price the next one.
New to the bid types? See RFP, RFQ and IFB explained and how to win government contracts.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to register as a vendor in New Hampshire?
The official page says: Not confirmed: the official DAS pages could not be read
What codes does New Hampshire use for vendor registration?
New Hampshire uses Not confirmed. Pick every code that matches what you sell, because the codes decide which bid notices you receive.
Does registering with New Hampshire cover cities and counties?
Usually not. Cities, counties and school districts usually run their own purchasing and bid lists, so registering with the state does not register you with them; check each local buyer you want to sell to.
Is New Hampshire vendor registration the same as SAM.gov?
No. NH Department of Administrative Services Procurement and Support Services Portal (with an Online Vendor Registration application) is for New Hampshire state agencies. Federal contracts need a separate, free SAM.gov registration.
How do I find New Hampshire government bids?
Watch NH Department of Administrative Services Procurement and Support Services Portal (with an Online Vendor Registration application) for state bids and the purchasing pages of the cities, counties and schools you want to sell to. EasBid lists open New Hampshire bids from state, local and federal sources in one search (24 open as of November 11, 2026).
Sources
Official pages read for this guide. Facts are summarized in our own words; follow the links for the full official text.
- Pursue government contracts | NH Business Service Portal (nhbusinessgateway.gov) (nhbusinessgateway.gov, read November 10, 2026)