Archive · 26 Jul 2025
India-UK Trade Deal Opens Procurement Markets
The India-UK trade deal (CETA) will allow Indian companies to compete for $122 billion worth of UK government contracts.
The UK will treat Indian suppliers fairly, considering not just price but also social and environmental impacts.
Compared to a deal with the UAE, this one offers more access for both sides.
Indian small businesses will still get special treatment.
Indian companies can bid for contracts from the central government and some utilities in the UK, including major departments and some educational institutions.
India-UK CETA to open $122 billion market for Indian companies in the UK.
UK commits to non-discriminatory treatment for Indian suppliers under its social value regime.
India's commitments under CETA open up $114 billion market for UK suppliers.
CETA has more market access than the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Indian MSMEs retain preferential treatment; UK suppliers can participate as 'Class-II local suppliers'.
- Who
- Indian and UK suppliers.
- What
- Public procurement provisions under India-UK CETA.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but discussed after the CETA signing.
- Where
- Between India and the United Kingdom.
- Why
- To open up markets for suppliers in both countries.
Government's Perspective
Potential Concerns
Market Access
Government's Perspective
The agreement provides access to a $122 billion market.
Potential Concerns
N/A
Fairness
Government's Perspective
The UK's social value regime ensures non-discriminatory treatment.
Potential Concerns
N/A
Agreement Superiority
Government's Perspective
CETA offers better access compared to the India-UAE CEPA.
Potential Concerns
N/A
- Agreement
- India-UK CETA
- Market for Indian Companies
- $122 billion
- Market for UK Suppliers
- $114 billion
- India's Procurement Threshold
- Rs 5.5 crore for goods/services
- UK's Procurement Threshold
- Rs 1.6 crore for goods/services
- Construction Services Threshold
- Rs 60 crore
