Daily Snapshot: November 18, 2025
The global procurement landscape on November 18, 2025, presented a notable cooldown from the previous day's activity. A total of 592 new tenders were published worldwide, with a combined estimated value of $636.6 million USD. This represents a significant 31% decrease from the 857 new tenders recorded on November 17. The day also saw 47 tenders formally awarded to suppliers, though the total awarded contract value was not disclosed in the available data.
A critical metric for suppliers, the average bid window—the time between tender publication and submission deadline—was 28.1 days. This provides a standard planning horizon for businesses preparing proposals. Notably, the data shows zero tenders were closed on this date, indicating a focus on new publications and awards rather than deadline expirations.
This daily activity fits into a broader weekly pattern where mid-week days typically see higher volumes, with noticeable dips on weekends. The drop from November 17 to 18 suggests the market may be adjusting after a peak publication day, a common cyclical pattern in public procurement.
- New Tenders: 592
- Awarded Tenders: 47
- Total New Tender Value: $636.6 million USD
- Average Bid Window: 28.1 days
- Closed Tenders: 0
Geographic and Sectoral Focus
Geographic analysis reveals concentrated procurement activity in North America and Europe. Canada was the most active country by a considerable margin, originating 213 new tenders, which accounts for 36% of the day's total global volume. The United Kingdom followed with 122 tenders, and the United States with 51. The appearance of 'Multiple Countries' (32 tenders) and Côte d'Ivoire (10 tenders) highlights the presence of multi-national and specific regional opportunities, particularly in Africa.
Sector distribution shows a strong emphasis on physical products and services. The 'Goods' sector was the most active category with 158 new tenders, representing the procurement of physical commodities. 'Non-Consulting Services' followed with 97 tenders, and 'Consultant Services' closely behind with 94. The 'Works' sector, typically involving construction and infrastructure, accounted for 53 tenders, while an 'Other' category comprised 67 tenders.
This distribution indicates robust demand across both tangible goods and professional service contracts. The prominence of Goods and Services sectors suggests ongoing operational and project-based spending by governments and large organizations, rather than a focus solely on major capital projects (Works).
- Top Country: Canada (213 tenders)
- United Kingdom (122), United States (51)
- Top Sector: Goods (158 tenders)
- Services Sectors: Non-Consulting (97), Consulting (94)
- Emerging Market: Côte d'Ivoire featured in top 5
Award Trends and Key Winners
The award process on November 18 resulted in 47 contracts being finalized. The list of top winning organizations shows a mix of specialized consultants, distributors, and service providers. PDS Consultants Inc. led the day with 3 awarded contracts, demonstrating success in the consulting or specialized services arena. Four companies each secured 2 awards: RED WING BRANDS OF AMERICA INC (likely in goods/footwear), COMMUNITY TRUCKING LLC (transportation services), HENRY SCHEIN INC (healthcare products distribution), and Via Mobility LLC secured 1 award.
While the awarded value for these contracts is not specified, the volume of awards to these firms indicates competitive success in their respective niches. The diversity of winners—from consulting to medical supplies to logistics—reflects the broad range of procurement categories active on this day. The data does not show any single entity dominating the awards market, suggesting a fragmented and competitive landscape.
The ratio of 47 awards to 592 new publications suggests an ongoing pipeline where many newly published tenders are still in the bidding or evaluation phase. The award activity represents the culmination of processes that began weeks or months earlier, based on the typical 28-day bid window.
Contextual Trends and Forward Outlook
Placing November 18 within the broader trend data from early November through mid-December reveals important patterns. The 592 new tenders published on the 18th sit below the visible average for mid-week working days in this period, which often exceed 700. For context, the previous day (Nov 17) saw 857, and the following day (Nov 19) is projected at 872. This positions the 18th as a relative trough in an otherwise active week.
Award activity at 47 is also below the emerging trend for late November and December, where daily awards frequently climb above 200. This suggests that the award cycle on November 18 may have been part of a slower period before a significant ramp-up in contract finalizations later in the month, as indicated by the trend data showing hundreds of awards per day in late November and December.
For procurement professionals and bidders, the key takeaway is the importance of monitoring these weekly and seasonal rhythms. The dip on November 18 does not indicate a market slowdown but rather normal volatility. The consistent high volume on surrounding days and the projected increase in awards signal strong market activity. Suppliers should note the average 28-day response window and the dominance of Goods and Services sectors when planning resource allocation and bidding strategies for the coming quarter.
- Nov 18 volume (592) below typical mid-week averages (>700)
- Award count (47) lower than late-Nov/Dec trends (>200/day)
- Market shows strong cyclical patterns with weekend dips
- Forward trend indicates significant increase in award volumes
- Strategic planning must account for 28-day average bid window