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Clement What the numbers say about this buyer

• The median procedure drew just one bid (199 procedures with a bid count); 75% ended with a single bidder. Country: median 3.1 bids.n = 199
• 46% of this buyer's awards went to companies that had already won here before (223 awards since 2018, spread over 118 companies). 54% went to new names.n = 223 awards since 2018
• The award came in at a median 97% of the estimated value (5 awards with both estimate and value) — pricing at the estimate is usually about right here. Country: 86%.n = 5
• 14% of the bids received came from other countries (71 procedures with a bid mix) — all bidders, not just the winners. Country: 3%.n = 71
• 56% of the bids received came from small and medium-sized enterprises (71 procedures with a bid mix). Country: 75%.n = 71
• Across 19 procedures with structured selection criteria, this buyer most often required: References: supplies (6 of 19), Staff qualifications (5 of 19), Professional liability insurance (1 of 19), Minimum annual headcount (1 of 19).n = 19
• 3% of awards went to companies from abroad (223 awards with a known winner country). National average: 1%.n = 223

From this buyer's documented awards; comparison values from the same sector and country. Not a forecast, not legal advice. As of 26/10/2026.