Businesses will be able to bid on a range of projects through the portal that include contracts connected to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, the New South Glasgow Hospital, the first phase of the Glasgow School of Art's Garnethill campus redevelopment and the University of Strathclyde's Technology and Innovation Centre.

The website launch was  organised by networking initiative BusinessClub Scotland in partnership with Glasgow City Council, Glasgow 2014 and the local chamber of commerce.

Gordon Matheson (right) : "Every firm or organisation looking to become involved in the projects takingplace in the city now and over the next few years must register with the Glasgow Business Portal. I believe that this is a fantastic opportunity that I would urge our business community to grasp. "

BusinessClub Scotland chairwoman (left)  Dr Lesley Sawers said: "The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will leave a lasting economic legacy for businesses across Glasgow.

"Previous host cities such as Manchester, Sydney and Melbourne have delivered massive economic benefits to their business communities, and the launch of the Glasgow Business Portal today is a vital step in helping us do the same in this city."

BusinessClub Scotland is an initiative designed to help Scotland's business organisations capitalise on the opportunities generated by major events in Scotland both in the run-up to Glasgow 2014.