How much competition does a tender for IT services in Slovakia face?
A median of 2 bids per procedure; 28% of procedures ended with a single bidder (580 awards with a bid count). National average for Slovakia across all sectors: 2.9 bids.
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The market norm in numbers
| Metric | Sector | National average | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bids per procedure (median) | 2 | 2.9 | 580 |
| Procedures with a single bidder | 28% | 21% | 580 |
| Awards to a repeat winner | 42% | 54% | 573 |
| Distinct winners | 186 | 4,129 | 582 |
| Awards to companies from abroad | 17% | 13% | 582 |
| Award relative to estimate (median) | 94% | 85% | 268 |
| Bids from SMEs | 91% | 89% | 578 |
| Bids from abroad | 3% | 3% | 578 |
How to read these numbers
Of 24 sectors in Slovakia with a bid count, IT services ranks 19 for competition. A fifth to a third of procedures have one bidder — a bid pays off even without the best price. 42% of awards went to companies that had already won with the same buyer — buyers switch often here.
Other sectors in the same country
- Food & beverages3 · 3,276
- Medical equipment & pharma2 · 1,901
- Office & computing machinery3 · 1,413
- Construction work5 · 1,143
- Transport equipment2 · 883
- Architecture & engineering4 · 772
- Laboratory & optical equipment2 · 762
- Furniture & furnishings3 · 660
- Agricultural services3 · 501
- Petroleum & fuels5 · 476
- Repair & maintenance1 · 427
- Cleaning, environment & waste2 · 415
Frequently asked questions
How many bidders does a tender for IT services in Slovakia get?
A median of 2 bids per procedure, measured on 580 awards with a bid count since 2023. 28% of procedures had a single bidder.
How often does the incumbent win in Slovakia?
42% of awards in IT services went to a company that had already won with the same buyer.
Do foreign companies stand a chance in Slovakia for IT services?
17% of awards went to companies based outside Slovakia.
What share of the estimate does the winner get in IT services?
The award came in at a median 94% 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 = 582