Start Your Weekly Review in 15 Minutes
Open the IndexBox Analytics feed each week. Filter for your specific category and target countries. Focus on the 'Contract Award' notices from the last 7 days. This shows you who is actually winning work, not just who is bidding.
Look at the awarded value and the number of awards per supplier. A supplier winning multiple contracts in a short period signals strong market presence and reliability. This is crucial for cross-border decisions where local track records matter.
- Filter by your target country and 'Contract Award' sector.
- Note the winning supplier names and award values.
- Check if the same suppliers appear across multiple awards.
Spot False Signals and Avoid Common Mistakes
Don't mistake a single large award for market dominance. A one-off win could be an anomaly. Look for consistent winning patterns over several weeks. Also, high award volume in a country doesn't guarantee supplier quality—drill into who the winners are.
Avoid assuming all 'Works' awards are relevant. The 'Other' category often contains key energy projects. Review those notices too. Ignoring them means missing critical market intelligence on who is active in your niche.
- Look for patterns, not one-off wins.
- Review the 'Other' category for relevant awards.
- Cross-reference winners with their past award history.
Execute Your Review Directly in IndexBox Tenders
Go to the IndexBox Tenders database. Use the search filters to isolate awarded tenders in your sector for the past week. This direct execution turns data into an actionable supplier shortlist. The platform shows you the actual notices, not just summaries.
Click into individual award notices to see full details. Use the 'Markets directory' to check award activity in a new country before committing resources. This step validates if a market has enough relevant, awarded work to justify your entry.
Run this in IndexBox in the next 10 minutes
Open IndexBox, apply the same filters from this guide, and create your first shortlist before you close this tab.
Keep one owner accountable for each step so the workflow converts into real bids and supplier responses.