How much competition does a tender for Construction work in Portugal face?
A median of 5 bids per procedure; 13% of procedures ended with a single bidder (1,005 awards with a bid count). National average for Portugal across all sectors: 2.5 bids.
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The market norm in numbers
| Metric | Sector | National average | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bids per procedure (median) | 5 | 2.5 | 1,005 |
| Procedures with a single bidder | 13% | 39% | 1,005 |
| Awards to a repeat winner | 38% | 35% | 1,028 |
| Distinct winners | 659 | 10,943 | 1,051 |
| Awards to companies from abroad | 4% | 8% | 1,051 |
| Award relative to estimate (median) | 91% | 82% | 364 |
| Bids from SMEs | 87% | 81% | 183 |
| Bids from abroad | 1% | 2% | 183 |
How to read these numbers
Of 27 sectors in Portugal with a bid count, Construction work ranks 2 for competition. Competition is dense — the calculation decides. 38% 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 & pharma1 · 5,142
- IT services3 · 1,351
- Office & computing machinery2 · 1,044
- Transport equipment3 · 993
- Cleaning, environment & waste4 · 842
- Architecture & engineering5 · 781
- Business services4 · 650
- Laboratory & optical equipment2 · 608
- Repair & maintenance2 · 601
- Transport services1 · 566
- Furniture & furnishings3 · 536
- Software & IT systems1 · 495
Frequently asked questions
How many bidders does a tender for Construction work in Portugal get?
A median of 5 bids per procedure, measured on 1,005 awards with a bid count since 2023. 13% of procedures had a single bidder.
How often does the incumbent win in Portugal?
38% of awards in Construction work went to a company that had already won with the same buyer.
Do foreign companies stand a chance in Portugal for Construction work?
4% of awards went to companies based outside Portugal.
What share of the estimate does the winner get in Construction work?
The award came in at a median 91% 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 = 1,051