Where to register: Edison Supplier Portal (Supplier Registration)
Cost to register: Free (no fee is mentioned in the official FAQ or registration guide)
Where Tennessee posts bids: www.tn.gov

Open the Edison Supplier Registration page (portal_url above).
Welcome: start a new registration (you can save and come back later).
Identifying Information: enter your company details, upload your W-9, and add your commodity codes.
Addresses: enter your main address so it matches lines 5-6 of your W-9.
Contacts: add a contact and set up your first user ID, which starts with "TN@".
Submit: accept the terms and submit. You'll get a 10-digit registration number by email. Use it whenever you contact support.
Wait for approval, about 10 business days. When approved, the state emails you a Supplier ID and your TN@ user account becomes active.

What to have ready

Federal Tax ID (EIN), or SSN for a sole proprietor
A current W-9. The FAQ says it must be hand-signed; electronic signatures are not accepted.
Your Certificate of Registration (or exemption) from the Tennessee Department of Revenue, which the state's registration guide lists
A general company email that someone will always check (the guide warns against using one person's email because of staff turnover)
Main business address exactly as it appears on your W-9
UNSPSC commodity codes for what you sell (the portal lets you search by description)
Optional: the state's direct deposit (SDDA) form and bank details

Read the full Tennessee registration guide →

Federal bids in Tennessee also need an active SAM.gov registration. How to register in SAM.gov

Common questions

Are there electrical bids open in Tennessee right now?

Yes. There are 3 open electrical bids in Tennessee right now, from federal, state and local buyers. New ones are added every morning.

How do I get new electrical bids in Tennessee by email?

Set up a free FindMyBids alert with your trade and state. It takes under a minute and needs no credit card.

What do I need to bid on Tennessee electrical contracts?

For state bids, register with Edison Supplier Portal (Supplier Registration) (Free (no fee is mentioned in the official FAQ or registration guide)). For federal bids, register in SAM.gov (free). Many bids also ask for specific licenses, insurance limits or bonds; FindMyBids' readiness check flags those before you bid.