Delta eSourcing Platform

Delta eSourcing Platform is the commercial e-procurement software that the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has deployed to power ECEPP, its Client E-Procurement Portal, providing a single digital environment for managing the full lifecycle of EBRD-financed procurement from notice to contract.

What is the Delta eSourcing Platform?

Delta eSourcing is a procurement technology platform used by public-sector organisations across Europe. The EBRD selected it as the technology layer underlying ecepp, its own procurement portal at ecepp.ebrd.com. Through the Delta platform, EBRD clients publish procurement notices, manage supplier registration, distribute tender documents, receive bids electronically, conduct evaluation workflows, and publish contract award notices. Because ECEPP runs on Delta eSourcing, the user interface, document management conventions, and registration processes that suppliers encounter on ECEPP reflect Delta's standard product design.

For suppliers, the practical consequence is that the EBRD's e-procurement environment is well-structured and consistent, with predictable document formats and a stable registration system. Notices are assigned sequential reference numbers, which means a supplier monitoring the portal can enumerate notice IDs to detect new publications. Delta's architecture also supports the fully electronic process the ppr requires, meaning there is no parallel paper process: bids submitted outside the platform are not accepted.

Why the Delta eSourcing Platform matters for bidders

Understanding that ECEPP is powered by Delta eSourcing helps suppliers navigate the platform more efficiently. Delta eSourcing is used by other contracting authorities beyond the EBRD, so a firm already registered and active on Delta for another client will find the ECEPP interface familiar. Registration on ECEPP requires setting up a supplier account within the Delta environment, after which the portal sends automatic alerts for relevant opportunities. Suppliers should register before they need to bid, since registration review can take time, and a late registration prevents access to tender documents issued through the platform.

FAQ

Do I need a separate registration for each EBRD project, or does one ECEPP account cover all?

A single ECEPP registration covers all EBRD-financed procurement published through the portal. You do not need to register separately for each project, though individual tender invitations may require you to express interest before documents are released.

Is the Delta eSourcing Platform free to use for suppliers?

Registration and participation on ECEPP is free for suppliers. Delta eSourcing charges its licensing fees to the contracting authority, not to bidding firms.

Can I submit bids in paper form if I have difficulty with the platform?

No. The EBRD's process under the ppr is fully electronic through ECEPP. Paper submissions are not accepted, and bids received outside the platform will not be evaluated.