Market Overview: December 15, 2025 Activity
The tender market on December 15, 2025, demonstrated significant activity with 729 new tenders published, marking a substantial recovery from the previous day's 74 new tenders. This represents a typical weekday pattern observed in the data, where weekend days (December 13-14) showed dramatically lower publication volumes of 47 and 74 respectively, followed by a return to higher weekday activity.
A total of 240 tenders were awarded on this date, continuing a pattern of consistent award activity seen throughout December. The total value of newly published tenders reached CAD 1.83 billion, indicating substantial procurement investment across various sectors. No tenders were closed on this date, which aligns with the data pattern showing zero closed tenders throughout most of the observed period until a significant closure event on December 23.
The average bid window for tenders published on December 15 stood at 30.27 days, providing suppliers with approximately one month to prepare and submit their proposals. This consistency in bid preparation time is crucial for planning and resource allocation.
- 729 new tenders published, up from 74 on previous day
- 240 tenders awarded with continued award activity
- CAD 1.83 billion in new tender value
- 30.27 day average bid window for supplier preparation
Geographic and Sector Analysis
Canada dominated as the primary country for tender issuance on December 15, with 264 tenders originating from Canadian entities. This represents over 36% of all new tenders published on this date. Germany followed with 37 tenders, France with 31, 'Multiple Countries' with 30, and the United States with 27. This geographic distribution highlights Canada's strong domestic procurement activity while maintaining significant international participation.
The 'Other' sector category led market activity with 259 tenders, representing the largest segment of published opportunities. Goods procurement followed with 183 tenders, indicating substantial material and product purchasing. Non-Consulting Services accounted for 125 tenders, Works for 84, and Consultant Services for 78. This distribution suggests a balanced procurement approach across different types of requirements.
The sector breakdown reveals that while 'Other' represents a broad category, the clear distinction between Goods, Services, and Works provides insight into procurement priorities. The substantial number of Goods tenders (183) suggests ongoing material requirements across various industries and government entities.
- Canada: 264 tenders (36% of total)
- Germany: 37 tenders, France: 31 tenders
- 'Other' sector: 259 tenders (leading category)
- Goods: 183 tenders, Non-Consulting Services: 125 tenders
Award Activity and Top Winners
December 15 saw 240 tenders awarded, continuing the pattern of significant award activity observed throughout December. While the awarded value is not specified in the data, the volume of awards indicates substantial contract finalization. The award count of 240 represents approximately 33% of the new tenders published on the same date, suggesting efficient procurement processing.
Top winners on this date included ARÉO-FEU LTÉE and Univar Solutions Canada Ltd., each with 3 awards. SIGMA-RH SOLUTIONS INC., 9083-0126 QUÉBEC INC., and Lignes-Fit Inc. followed with 2 awards each. These winning companies demonstrate success across what appears to be diverse sectors, though specific award values are not provided in the dataset.
The award pattern shows that while some companies secured multiple contracts, the distribution appears relatively balanced with no single dominant winner capturing a disproportionate share. This suggests competitive bidding processes and diverse supplier success across different procurement categories.
- 240 tenders awarded on December 15
- ARÉO-FEU LTÉE: 3 awards
- Univar Solutions Canada Ltd.: 3 awards
- SIGMA-RH SOLUTIONS INC.: 2 awards
- 9083-0126 QUÉBEC INC.: 2 awards
Trend Analysis and Market Patterns
Examining the trend data from November 1 to December 23 reveals clear weekly patterns in tender publication. Weekdays consistently show higher publication volumes, typically ranging from 500 to 900 new tenders, while weekends drop dramatically to between 37 and 249. December 15's 729 new tenders fits within the expected weekday range, slightly above the December average but consistent with overall patterns.
Award activity shows an interesting trend, with particularly high award volumes in early December. December 2 recorded 400 awards, December 3 had 373, and December 4 saw 340 awards. While December 15's 240 awards is lower than these peaks, it remains substantial compared to November averages and indicates continued procurement finalization as year-end approaches.
The data shows a significant closure event on December 23 with 9,575 tenders closed, which stands out dramatically against the zero closures recorded on all other dates. This suggests a major administrative or system event rather than regular procurement activity. The average bid window of approximately 30 days has remained consistent throughout the period, providing stability for supplier planning.
- Clear weekday/weekend pattern in tender publication
- Early December showed peak award activity (400 on Dec 2)
- December 15's 240 awards consistent with late December patterns
- Major closure event: 9,575 tenders closed on December 23
- Stable 30-day average bid window throughout period