How much competition does a tender for Public utilities in Spain face?
A median of 4 bids per procedure; 23% of procedures ended with a single bidder (212 awards with a bid count). National average for Spain across all sectors: 2.7 bids.
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The market norm in numbers
| Metric | Sector | National average | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bids per procedure (median) | 4 | 2.7 | 212 |
| Procedures with a single bidder | 23% | 33% | 212 |
| Awards to a repeat winner | 38% | 51% | 684 |
| Distinct winners | 360 | 182,364 | 719 |
| Awards to companies from abroad | 0% | < 1% | 719 |
| Award relative to estimate (median) | 78% | 82% | 345 |
| Notice to award (median) | 19 days | 19 days | 43 |
| Bids from SMEs | 26% | 66% | 186 |
| Bids from abroad | 0% | 4% | 186 |
How to read these numbers
Of 44 sectors in Spain with a bid count, Public utilities ranks 5 for competition. A fifth to a third of procedures have one bidder — a bid pays off even without the best price. 38% 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 · 106,713
- Medical equipment & pharma3 · 66,286
- Business services3 · 51,537
- Repair & maintenance2 · 45,679
- Architecture & engineering4 · 43,154
- Transport equipment2 · 40,566
- Culture & sport1 · 33,411
- IT services2 · 32,465
- Construction materials3 · 30,566
- Office & computing machinery3 · 28,549
- Health & social work2 · 27,781
- Cleaning, environment & waste3 · 25,463
Frequently asked questions
How many bidders does a tender for Public utilities in Spain get?
A median of 4 bids per procedure, measured on 212 awards with a bid count since 2017. 23% of procedures had a single bidder.
How often does the incumbent win in Spain?
38% of awards in Public utilities went to a company that had already won with the same buyer.
Do foreign companies stand a chance in Spain for Public utilities?
Less than 1% of awards went to companies based outside Spain.
What share of the estimate does the winner get in Public utilities?
The award came in at a median 78% 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 = 719