Daily Tender Snapshot: High Volume, Moderate Awards
The global procurement landscape on January 13, 2026, was characterized by significant new opportunity issuance but relatively low award activity. A total of 679 new tenders entered the market, representing a substantial pipeline for suppliers worldwide. In contrast, only 60 tenders closed, and a mere 10 were formally awarded, suggesting that many procurement processes remain in early or intermediate stages.
The financial scale of new opportunities was considerable, with a combined value of $790,406,918.73 USD. This indicates that despite the relatively low number of awards, the market is flush with high-value projects. The awarded contracts on this date totaled $52,284,805.25 USD, representing a significant commitment but only a fraction of the new tender value. This disparity highlights the time lag between tender publication and contract finalization in public procurement.
The average bid window—the time suppliers have to prepare and submit proposals—stood at 29.53 days. This is a critical metric for potential bidders, as it defines the preparation timeline. A window of just under 30 days suggests a moderately paced but demanding environment, requiring suppliers to have agile bidding processes to compete effectively.
- New Tenders: 679 published, valued at $790.4 million USD.
- Closed Tenders: 60 processes concluded.
- Awarded Tenders: Only 10 contracts finalized, worth $52.3 million USD.
- Average Bid Window: 29.53 days for proposal submission.
Geographic Focus: United States Leads in Tender Issuance
Geographic analysis of new tender issuance on January 13, 2026, reveals a strong concentration in a few key markets. The United States was the dominant force, accounting for 365 of the 679 new tenders. This represents over half (53.8%) of all new opportunities published globally on this date, underscoring the scale and transparency of the U.S. public procurement market.
The United Kingdom followed as a distant second with 145 new tenders, maintaining its position as a major European procurement hub. Saudi Arabia emerged as a significant player from the Middle East with 111 new tenders, indicating active government or corporate spending. South Africa (26 tenders) and Kenya (23 tenders) rounded out the top five, highlighting ongoing procurement activity in key African economies.
This geographic distribution is crucial for suppliers developing their market strategy. Companies with capabilities to bid in the U.S., UK, and Saudi markets had access to the vast majority of new opportunities on this day. The data suggests that focusing business development efforts on these regions could yield the highest volume of potential leads.
- United States: 365 new tenders (53.8% of global total).
- United Kingdom: 145 new tenders.
- Saudi Arabia: 111 new tenders.
- South Africa: 26 new tenders.
- Kenya: 23 new tenders.
Sectoral Breakdown: 'Other' Category Dominates, Diverse Procurement Types
The sectoral classification of new tenders on January 13, 2026, presents an interesting picture, with the 'Other' category being overwhelmingly dominant. This category, which likely includes specialized services, technology, or non-standard procurements, accounted for exactly 365 tenders—matching the U.S. tender count and representing 53.8% of all new opportunities. This suggests a market rich in niche or complex projects that do not fit traditional classifications.
Beyond the 'Other' category, the market showed diversity across standard procurement types. Direct Purchase tenders, which may involve simplified buying procedures, were the second most common with 68 instances. Non-Consulting Services (52 tenders), Goods (47 tenders), and Works (42 tenders) followed, indicating balanced activity across service delivery, product supply, and construction or infrastructure projects.
For suppliers, this breakdown is vital for resource allocation. The high volume in the 'Other' category implies that successful bidders may need flexible offerings and the ability to respond to unique, non-standard Requests for Proposal (RFPs). Meanwhile, consistent activity in Goods, Works, and Services ensures steady opportunities for more traditional suppliers in construction, manufacturing, and professional services.
- 'Other' Sector: 365 tenders (dominant category).
- Direct Purchase: 68 tenders.
- Non-Consulting Services: 52 tenders.
- Goods: 47 tenders.
- Works: 42 tenders.
Award Insights and Market Implications
The award data for January 13, 2026, reveals a highly fragmented winner's circle. Only 10 tenders were awarded, and each of the top five winning entities—as ranked by award count—secured just a single contract. The winners included Carrie A Coleman, Experis US LLC, Accurate Communication Inc., Mola Group Corp, and Winglee LLC. This distribution indicates no single supplier dominated the day's awards, reflecting a competitive and diverse supplier base.
The total awarded value of $52.3 million USD, against new tender value of $790.4 million USD, shows that the procurement pipeline is filling much faster than it is being emptied. This creates a growing backlog of opportunities in the bidding phase. Suppliers should note that with an average bid window of under 30 days, the ability to quickly qualify for and respond to these opportunities is a key competitive advantage.
From a strategic perspective, the data suggests a buyer's market for the newly published tenders, with significant competition likely for each of the 679 opportunities. However, the low number of daily awards also implies that the decision-making process post-submission can be lengthy. Companies should balance aggressive pursuit of new tenders with robust pipeline management to track submissions through to potential award.
- Each top winner (e.g., Carrie A Coleman, Experis US LLC) won only 1 contract.
- Awarded value ($52.3M) is only 6.6% of the new tender value ($790.4M).
- Market implication: High competition for new bids, but slow award conversion.
- Strategic takeaway: Speed in bidding and patience in award cycles are both required.