Daily Tender Snapshot: November 11, 2025
The global procurement landscape on November 11, 2025, presented a mixed picture with 320 new tenders published worldwide, representing a decrease from the previous day's 364 new opportunities. The total value of these new tenders reached $733.4 million USD, indicating substantial procurement activity despite the reduced volume compared to the preceding day.
A notable feature of November 11 was the complete absence of both closed and awarded tenders. This stands in contrast to November 10, which saw 107 awarded tenders, suggesting a potential administrative pause or reporting delay in contract finalizations. The lack of awarded contracts on this specific date creates an interesting anomaly in the otherwise active procurement cycle.
The average bid window for new tenders published on November 11 was 6.79 days, maintaining the pattern of relatively short response times observed in recent periods. This compressed timeline continues to challenge suppliers who must prepare comprehensive bids quickly while maintaining competitive quality.
- 320 new tenders published (down from 364 on November 10)
- $733.4 million USD in total new tender value
- 0 tenders closed or awarded
- Average bid window: 6.79 days
Geographic Distribution: United Kingdom Leads Procurement Activity
Geographic analysis reveals concentrated procurement activity, with the United Kingdom dominating the landscape by accounting for 134 of the 320 new tenders published on November 11. This represents approximately 42% of all global opportunities, establishing the UK as the clear leader in procurement volume for this reporting period.
Beyond the UK, the distribution shows interesting diversity with 'Multiple Countries' appearing as the second most active category with 14 tenders, followed by Canada and Burkina Faso tied at 9 tenders each. Mozambique rounded out the top five with 7 new opportunities. This geographic spread indicates both concentrated procurement in developed markets and significant activity in emerging economies.
The prominence of 'Multiple Countries' as a category suggests continued growth in cross-border and multinational procurement initiatives. These opportunities typically involve international development projects, multinational corporate procurement, or regional infrastructure initiatives that span national boundaries.
- United Kingdom: 134 tenders (41.9% of total)
- Multiple Countries: 14 tenders
- Canada: 9 tenders
- Burkina Faso: 9 tenders
- Mozambique: 7 tenders
Sector Analysis: Consultant Services Dominate Procurement Categories
Sector distribution on November 11 showed Consultant Services as the clear leader with 111 new tenders, representing over one-third of all opportunities. This dominance highlights the continued importance of professional expertise and advisory services in global procurement, particularly in areas requiring specialized knowledge and strategic guidance.
The 'Other' category followed with 70 tenders, indicating a diverse range of procurement needs that don't fit neatly into traditional classifications. Goods procurement accounted for 67 new tenders, while Works (typically construction and infrastructure projects) represented 58 opportunities. Non-Consulting Services completed the top five with 14 tenders.
This sector distribution suggests that intellectual capital and professional services remain in high demand across global procurement markets. The substantial volume of Goods and Works tenders simultaneously indicates ongoing material and infrastructure requirements, creating a balanced procurement ecosystem across service and physical product categories.
- Consultant Services: 111 tenders (34.7% of total)
- Other: 70 tenders
- Goods: 67 tenders
- Works: 58 tenders
- Non-Consulting Services: 14 tenders
Trend Analysis and Market Context
Examining November 11 within broader trends reveals it as a relatively moderate day for new tender activity. The 320 new tenders published place this date below the monthly average, particularly when compared to peak days like November 19 (872 tenders) or December 16 (876 tenders). However, it exceeds weekend and holiday periods, which typically show significantly reduced activity.
The complete absence of awarded tenders on November 11 represents a notable deviation from the established pattern. Throughout November and December, most weekdays show awarded tender counts ranging from 47 to 400, with particularly high volumes in early December. This zero-award day may reflect administrative processing cycles, reporting schedules, or seasonal variations in contract finalization.
Looking forward from November 11, the trend data shows increasing activity in subsequent days, with November 12 reaching 473 new tenders and awarded tender counts resuming at 74. This suggests November 11 may represent a temporary lull rather than a sustained trend. The data also reveals consistent weekly patterns, with weekends consistently showing reduced activity across all metrics.
The $733.4 million in new tender value on November 11 represents significant procurement investment, though without awarded value data for comparison, the full financial picture remains incomplete. The consistent appearance of the United Kingdom and Consultant Services as leaders across multiple metrics suggests stable procurement priorities in these areas throughout the reporting period.