How much competition does a tender for IT services in Sweden face?
A median of 4 bids per procedure; 20% of procedures ended with a single bidder (383 awards with a bid count). National average for Sweden across all sectors: 7.4 bids.
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The market norm in numbers
| Metric | Sector | National average | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bids per procedure (median) | 4 | 7.4 | 383 |
| Procedures with a single bidder | 20% | 12% | 383 |
| Awards to a repeat winner | 3% | 8% | 376 |
| Distinct winners | 281 | 4,437 | 384 |
| Awards to companies from abroad | 7% | 10% | 384 |
| Award relative to estimate (median) | 107% | 89% | 40 |
| Bids from SMEs | – | 6% | 22 |
| Bids from abroad | – | 2% | 22 |
How to read these numbers
Of 14 sectors in Sweden with a bid count, IT services ranks 10 for competition. A fifth to a third of procedures have one bidder — a bid pays off even without the best price. 3% 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 · 1,221
- Construction work8 · 839
- Medical equipment & pharma6 · 700
- Business services6 · 459
- Health & social work25 · 448
- Cleaning, environment & waste3 · 415
- Transport equipment3 · 254
- Repair & maintenance3 · 190
- Furniture & furnishings5 · 166
- Transport services5 · 154
- Education & training11 · 133
- Laboratory & optical equipment2 · 116
Frequently asked questions
How many bidders does a tender for IT services in Sweden get?
A median of 4 bids per procedure, measured on 383 awards with a bid count since 2025. 20% of procedures had a single bidder.
How often does the incumbent win in Sweden?
3% of awards in IT services went to a company that had already won with the same buyer.
Do foreign companies stand a chance in Sweden for IT services?
7% of awards went to companies based outside Sweden.
What share of the estimate does the winner get in IT services?
The award came in at a median 107% 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 = 384