Daily Tender Overview: February 5, 2026
The global tender landscape on February 5, 2026, demonstrated significant procurement activity with 665 new tenders published worldwide. These new opportunities represent a substantial total value of $2,052,190,796.28 USD, indicating strong investment across multiple sectors and regions. This high volume of new tenders suggests active procurement planning by both public and private entities as we move through the first quarter of 2026.
In parallel, 164 tenders closed on this date, marking the conclusion of bidding periods for these opportunities. The awarded tender count remained relatively low at just 8 contracts, with a total awarded value of $29,771,898.00 USD. This disparity between new tenders published and contracts awarded highlights the typical procurement cycle where evaluation periods often extend beyond the bid submission deadline.
The average bid window for tenders stood at 22.6 days, providing suppliers with approximately three weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. This timeframe represents a standard period that balances the need for thorough bid preparation with procurement efficiency requirements. All monetary values are reported in USD, providing a consistent benchmark for international comparison.
- 665 new tenders published with $2.05 billion total value
- 164 tenders closed on February 5, 2026
- 8 tenders awarded totaling $29.8 million
- Average bid submission window: 22.6 days
Geographic Distribution of Tender Activity
The United States emerged as the most active country for new tender opportunities on February 5, 2026, with 345 tenders published. This represents more than half of all new tenders globally, underscoring the scale of the U.S. procurement market. The United Kingdom followed with 200 new tenders, maintaining its position as a major European procurement hub.
South Africa showed notable activity with 85 new tenders, indicating significant procurement initiatives in the African region. Saudi Arabia and Canada rounded out the top five with 15 and 9 new tenders respectively, demonstrating global procurement reach across multiple continents. This geographic distribution highlights where suppliers should focus their business development efforts for immediate opportunities.
The concentration of tenders in English-speaking markets (United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and South Africa) suggests that language requirements may influence bidder participation. Suppliers with capabilities in these regions are particularly well-positioned to respond to the majority of opportunities published on this date.
- United States: 345 tenders (51.9% of total)
- United Kingdom: 200 tenders (30.1% of total)
- South Africa: 85 tenders (12.8% of total)
- Saudi Arabia: 15 tenders, Canada: 9 tenders
Sector Analysis and Procurement Categories
The 'Other' category dominated tender activity with 407 tenders, representing 61.2% of all new opportunities published on February 5, 2026. This broad classification typically includes specialized procurement not captured by standard sector categories, suggesting diverse and potentially niche requirements across various industries.
Non-Consulting Services followed with 85 tenders, indicating strong demand for operational and maintenance services. Works contracts accounted for 73 tenders, reflecting ongoing infrastructure and construction projects. Information Technology & Software represented 27 tenders, while Consultant Services accounted for 17 tenders, showing continued but more limited demand for professional advisory services.
The sector distribution reveals where procurement budgets are being allocated, with services and works contracts representing significant portions of the market. Suppliers in these categories should monitor these trends to align their business development strategies with market demand. The relatively lower count in IT and consulting suggests more selective procurement in these specialized areas.
- 'Other' category: 407 tenders (61.2% market share)
- Non-Consulting Services: 85 tenders
- Works contracts: 73 tenders
- Information Technology & Software: 27 tenders
- Consultant Services: 17 tenders
Contract Awards and Market Implications
Only 8 tenders were awarded on February 5, 2026, with a total value of $29,771,898.00 USD. The awarded companies were diverse, with each winning a single contract: Scape Landscape Architecture DPC, Eastern Horizon Corp, Progress Playbook LLC, United Signal Services Inc, and TDX Construction Corp. This distribution suggests competitive bidding processes with multiple winners rather than market concentration.
The significant gap between 665 new tenders published and only 8 awards highlights the typical time lag in procurement cycles. Evaluation periods, due diligence, and contract negotiations often extend weeks or months beyond bid submission deadlines. Suppliers should manage expectations accordingly when tracking tender outcomes.
The awarded value of $29.8 million represents just 1.45% of the total value of new tenders published on the same day. This ratio indicates that most of the $2.05 billion in new opportunities will be awarded in future periods. Procurement analysts should monitor subsequent days for award announcements related to tenders published on February 5, 2026.
- 8 contracts awarded totaling $29.8 million
- Five different companies each won one contract
- Awarded value represents 1.45% of new tender value
- Each winner located at different addresses indicating geographic diversity