Strategic Procurement Division
Supplier Registration
Suppliers are required to register through SAP Business Network (Ariba) to transact business with the City of Houston. Any updates made in Beacon Bid by the Supplier should also be made in the Ariba Supplier Registration Questionnaire.
If you have an existing supplier number with the City but have never completed the Ariba Supplier Registration Questionnaire, please contact the Supplier Management Team at 832-393-8800 or HoustonPurchasing@houstontx.gov.
If you do not have an existing supplier number with the City of Houston click New Supplier Request Form.
FAQ
Q: I am a registered supplier with the City of Houston, why do I need to register again?
A: The City of Houston has moved its procurement process to SAP Business/Ariba Network. All the suppliers need to have an account in SAP Business Network in order to continue to do business with the City of Houston. To avoid duplication, registration invitations were sent to our suppliers to complete the registration process. Please use the link in email to review and submit the registration form.
Q: I am new to do business with the City of Houston, where do I start?
A: Please click the New Supplier Registration button above to submit a Supplier Request Form. Once your request form is approved, you will be able to review and participate in the City of Houston solicitations found in the SAP Business Nework Discovery page.
Q: What is the cost to register on SAP Business Network?
A: It is free to create an account on SAP Business Network and become a registered supplier with the City of Houston. Once your supplier request form is approved, you will be able to search and respond to City of Houston solicitations within the SAP Business Network Discovery page.