How much competition does a tender for Software & IT systems in Portugal face?
A median of 1 bid per procedure; 64% of procedures ended with a single bidder (476 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) | 1 | 2.5 | 476 |
| Procedures with a single bidder | 64% | 39% | 476 |
| Awards to a repeat winner | 30% | 35% | 489 |
| Distinct winners | 295 | 10,943 | 495 |
| Awards to companies from abroad | 6% | 8% | 495 |
| Award relative to estimate (median) | 98% | 82% | 159 |
| Bids from SMEs | 76% | 81% | 122 |
| Bids from abroad | 1% | 2% | 122 |
How to read these numbers
Of 27 sectors in Portugal with a bid count, Software & IT systems ranks 26 for competition. Every second tender effectively ends without competition — showing up often wins. 30% 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
- Construction work5 · 1,051
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How many bidders does a tender for Software & IT systems in Portugal get?
A median of 1 bid per procedure, measured on 476 awards with a bid count since 2018. 64% of procedures had a single bidder.
How often does the incumbent win in Portugal?
30% of awards in Software & IT systems went to a company that had already won with the same buyer.
Do foreign companies stand a chance in Portugal for Software & IT systems?
6% of awards went to companies based outside Portugal.
What share of the estimate does the winner get in Software & IT systems?
The award came in at a median 98% 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 = 495