Indonesia’s estimated Rp911.7 trillion procurement budget for 2026 is drawing fresh attention from businesses seeking a bigger share of government spending, as officials push to make the system more open, efficient and data-led.
Sarah Sadiqa, head of the Government Goods and Services Procurement Policy Agency, said procurement has become far more than an administrative function. Speaking at the opening of the Indonesia Catalogue Expo and Forum and the Indonesia Procurement Fo...
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rum Expo 2026, she argued that every purchasing decision carries economic, industrial and development consequences. For that reason, she said, the system must move beyond speed and transparency towards a model that is intelligent, predictive and adaptable.
The event, held to help modernise Indonesia’s procurement ecosystem, brings together government institutions, businesses, professional associations and other stakeholders. Organisers say they are targeting about 15,000 visitors, including budget users, commitment-making officials, procurement officers, local governments and other public-sector buyers.
The forums are also intended to help companies widen access to state procurement through the electronic catalogue and related systems used across state-owned enterprises. That matters because, for many suppliers, government purchasing remains one of the country’s largest and most reliable markets.
Juan Permata Adoe, vice-chairman at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the forum can strengthen cooperation between the state and the private sector while improving business competitiveness. He said the roughly 135 suppliers taking part could gain broader market access, improve export readiness and encourage more small and medium-sized enterprises and cooperatives to join the electronic catalogue.
Mbizmarket, one of the participants, said digitalisation is key to ensuring that more suppliers can benefit from procurement opportunities. Its chief executive and co-founder, Ryn Hermawan, said the company’s participation in ICEF for a third straight year reflects support for the government’s push towards digital procurement. He added that payment systems also need to be modernised alongside purchasing platforms, so transactions become more efficient and generate better data for decision-making.
The gathering is scheduled to run from 29 to 31 July 2026 at JIEXPO Kemayoran in Jakarta. Beyond the immediate commercial opportunity, it reflects a broader government ambition to use procurement to support domestic industry, expand participation by SMEs and increase the use of local products in public spending.
Source: Noah Wire Services
