Today's Works Tender Landscape: What the Numbers Tell You
On April 23, 2026, the Works category posted 820 new tenders with a combined value of $32.2 million. No awards were recorded today, but 260 tenders closed. The average bid window is 13.1 days, meaning you have roughly two weeks from publication to submit a response. This is a tight timeline, especially for large-scale works projects that require detailed cost estimates and site assessments.
India dominates the pipeline with 687 new tenders (84% of all Works postings). Other active markets include Taiwan (70), Switzerland (32), South Africa (11), and the United Kingdom (7). If your focus is outside India, you'll need to filter aggressively to find relevant opportunities. The trend over the past week shows daily volumes fluctuating between 89 and 1,022 tenders, with a clear weekend dip. Today's volume is
- 820 new Works tenders today, total value $32.2 million
- Average bid window: 13.1 days – start your review immediately
- India leads with 687 tenders; Taiwan, Switzerland, South Africa, and UK follow
- 260 tenders closed today – check if any were on your watchlist
- No awards reported today – monitor for upcoming award announcements
How to Filter 820 Works Tenders in 15 Minutes
You don't have time to read every tender description. Use a three-step filter: first, exclude any tender with a value below your minimum threshold. Second, sort by bid deadline – prioritize tenders closing within 7 days. Third, filter by your target country or region. If you operate in India, you'll have 687 tenders to review; if you're focused on Europe, you'll see only 39 from Switzerland and the UK combined.
For each shortlisted tender, check three things: the scope of work (is it a full construction project or a minor repair?), the qualification requirements (do you meet the financial and technical criteria?), and the submission format (paper or electronic?). Use the IndexBox Tenders database to apply these filters in real time: IndexBox Tenders: Global tender database.
- Step 1: Set a minimum value filter – skip tenders below your cost-to-bid ratio
- Step 2: Sort by bid deadline – focus on tenders closing in 7 days or less
- Step 3: Filter by country – India, Taiwan, Switzerland, South Africa, or UK
- Step 4: Review scope, qualifications, and submission format for each shortlisted tender
- Use IndexBox to apply these filters instantly and save your search criteria
Actionable Steps for Today's Works Pipeline
Start by opening the IndexBox Analytics feed to see the full list of today's 820 Works tenders. Sort by value descending to identify the largest opportunities. The top 10 tenders by value likely account for a significant portion of the $32.2 million total. Review their bid windows – if any close within 10 days, prioritize them for immediate qualification.
Next, cross-reference the top sectors: Works (820), Civil Works (3), Services (3), and Electrical Items (1). The vast majority are pure Works tenders, but the Civil Works subcategory may indicate infrastructure projects with longer timelines. If you specialize in electrical works, note that only 1 tender was posted in that subcategory today. Use the IndexBox Markets directory to drill down by country and sector: [Ind
- Open IndexBox Analytics feed and sort by value descending
- Identify top 10 tenders by value and check their bid windows
- Cross-reference subcategories: Civil Works, Services, Electrical Items
- If you specialize in electrical works, expand your search to adjacent categories
- Save your filter settings to repeat this routine daily
Plan Your Week: What to Watch for Next
The trend data shows that new tender volumes have been stable between 800 and 1,022 on weekdays, with a sharp drop on weekends. Expect similar volumes tomorrow. However, the number of closed tenders jumped from 11 on April 22 to 260 today – this could indicate a batch of tenders reaching their deadline. Monitor the awarded tenders count over the next few days to see if any of today's closings result in awards.
If you're bidding on Works tenders in India, prepare for high competition. With 687 new tenders daily, many suppliers are likely targeting the same opportunities. Differentiate your bid by emphasizing local experience, compliance with Indian standards, and competitive pricing. Use the IndexBox Categories directory to explore related categories like Civil Works or Services for additional opportunities: [IndexBox Categ
- Expect 800-1,000 new Works tenders tomorrow based on weekly trend
- Watch for award announcements from today's 260 closed tenders
- In India, differentiate your bid with local experience and compliance
- Explore adjacent categories (Civil Works, Services) for more opportunities
- Set up alerts on IndexBox for new Works tenders in your target countries