How much competition does a tender for Business services in Austria face?
A median of 10 bids per procedure; 11% of procedures ended with a single bidder (1,638 awards with a bid count). National average for Austria across all sectors: 4.1 bids.
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The market norm in numbers
| Metric | Sector | National average | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bids per procedure (median) | 10 | 4.1 | 1,638 |
| Procedures with a single bidder | 11% | 26% | 1,638 |
| Awards to a repeat winner | 37% | 29% | 2,451 |
| Distinct winners | 1,199 | 12,975 | 2,579 |
| Awards to companies from abroad | 14% | 22% | 2,579 |
| Award relative to estimate (median) | 96% | 87% | 37 |
| Bids from SMEs | 80% | 58% | 342 |
| Bids from abroad | 32% | 18% | 342 |
How to read these numbers
Of 31 sectors in Austria with a bid count, Business services ranks 1 for competition. Competition is dense — the calculation decides. 37% of awards went to companies that had already won with the same buyer — buyers switch often here.
Other sectors in the same country
- Construction work4 · 6,390
- Architecture & engineering4 · 2,848
- IT services5 · 1,653
- Transport equipment1 · 1,182
- Medical equipment & pharma2 · 1,131
- Cleaning, environment & waste4 · 1,002
- Education & training1 · 862
- Laboratory & optical equipment1 · 728
- Health & social work3 · 670
- Transport services3 · 599
- Software & IT systems2 · 593
- Electrical machinery2 · 504
Frequently asked questions
How many bidders does a tender for Business services in Austria get?
A median of 10 bids per procedure, measured on 1,638 awards with a bid count since 2015. 11% of procedures had a single bidder.
How often does the incumbent win in Austria?
37% of awards in Business services went to a company that had already won with the same buyer.
Do foreign companies stand a chance in Austria for Business services?
14% of awards went to companies based outside Austria.
What share of the estimate does the winner get in Business services?
The award came in at a median 96% of the estimated value.
Where the numbers come from
From the documented awards of every portal we read (TED and the national portals), aggregated every night. Bid counts come from the award notices themselves (TED BT-759, PLACSP, OCDS, Hilma, ANAC); incumbency counts whether the winner had won with the same buyer before; abroad means the winner's country differs from the buyer's. Metrics below the minimum sample are not shown.
As of 25/10/2026 · n = 2,579