How much competition does a tender for Food & beverages in Sweden face?
A median of 2 bids per procedure; 20% of procedures ended with a single bidder (106 awards with a bid count). National average for Sweden across all sectors: 7.3 bids.
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The market norm in numbers
| Metric | Sector | National average | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bids per procedure (median) | 2 | 7.3 | 106 |
| Procedures with a single bidder | 20% | 12% | 106 |
| Awards to a repeat winner | 6% | 8% | 103 |
| Distinct winners | 66 | 4,559 | 106 |
| Awards to companies from abroad | 9% | 11% | 106 |
| Award relative to estimate (median) | – | 88% | 5 |
| Bids from SMEs | – | 5% | 3 |
| Bids from abroad | – | 2% | 3 |
How to read these numbers
Of 15 sectors in Sweden with a bid count, Food & beverages ranks 15 for competition. A fifth to a third of procedures have one bidder — a bid pays off even without the best price. 6% of awards went to companies that had already won with the same buyer — buyers switch often here.
Other sectors in the same country
- Architecture & engineering9 · 1,283
- Construction work8 · 858
- Medical equipment & pharma6 · 746
- Business services6 · 518
- Health & social work25 · 461
- Cleaning, environment & waste3 · 428
- IT services4 · 404
- Transport equipment3 · 268
- Repair & maintenance3 · 194
- Furniture & furnishings5 · 170
- Transport services4 · 158
- Education & training11 · 135
Frequently asked questions
How many bidders does a tender for Food & beverages in Sweden get?
A median of 2 bids per procedure, measured on 106 awards with a bid count since 2025. 20% of procedures had a single bidder.
How often does the incumbent win in Sweden?
6% of awards in Food & beverages went to a company that had already won with the same buyer.
Do foreign companies stand a chance in Sweden for Food & beverages?
9% of awards went to companies based outside Sweden.
What share of the estimate does the winner get in Food & beverages?
The sample in this sector is not large enough yet.
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 01/11/2026 · n = 106