How much competition does a tender for Public utilities in Italy face?
A median of 3 bids per procedure; 39% of procedures ended with a single bidder (94 awards with a bid count). National average for Italy across all sectors: 4.6 bids.
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The market norm in numbers
| Metric | Sector | National average | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bids per procedure (median) | 3 | 4.6 | 94 |
| Procedures with a single bidder | 39% | 19% | 94 |
| Awards to a repeat winner | 24% | 24% | 590 |
| Distinct winners | 231 | 75,647 | 618 |
| Awards to companies from abroad | 0% | 2% | 618 |
| Award relative to estimate (median) | 59% | 64% | 40 |
| Bids from SMEs | – | 53% | 15 |
| Bids from abroad | – | 7% | 15 |
How to read these numbers
Of 42 sectors in Italy with a bid count, Public utilities ranks 26 for competition. A fifth to a third of procedures have one bidder — a bid pays off even without the best price. 24% of awards went to companies that had already won with the same buyer — buyers switch often here.
Other sectors in the same country
- Medical equipment & pharma6 · 29,401
- Construction work7 · 28,609
- Architecture & engineering8 · 14,733
- Cleaning, environment & waste3 · 7,508
- Business services4 · 7,156
- Repair & maintenance2 · 6,697
- IT services3 · 6,247
- Health & social work3 · 5,142
- Financial & insurance services4 · 4,920
- Transport equipment2 · 4,147
- Office & computing machinery3 · 2,806
- Laboratory & optical equipment2 · 2,487
Frequently asked questions
How many bidders does a tender for Public utilities in Italy get?
A median of 3 bids per procedure, measured on 94 awards with a bid count since 2016. 39% of procedures had a single bidder.
How often does the incumbent win in Italy?
24% of awards in Public utilities went to a company that had already won with the same buyer.
Do foreign companies stand a chance in Italy for Public utilities?
Less than 1% of awards went to companies based outside Italy.
What share of the estimate does the winner get in Public utilities?
The award came in at a median 59% 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 = 618