Public Tenders Increase to High 110k Range; Feb 2026 Reaches 119k Cases [Nyusatsu Oh]
Zuno Co., Ltd. reported that Japan's tender and public offering cases reached 119,002 in February 2026, an 11.8% increase from the previous month, led by infrastructure and maintenance projects.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 20:05
- 🔍 Collected: April 1, 2026 at 16:47
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 21, 2026 at 17:35 (480h 47m after Collected)
## Survey Topics
1. The number of tender and public offering cases was 119,002. This is an increase of 111.8% compared to the previous month, maintaining a high level in the upper 110,000 range.
2. The growth was primarily driven by outsourcing, maintenance, and infrastructure-related sectors.
3. Scheduled tender information cases totaled 23,449. While this is a decrease to 44.9% of the previous month's level, it represents a 110.8% increase compared to the same month last year.
## Trend of Tender and Public Offering Cases
### Increase from Previous Month: Maintaining Upper 110,000 Level
This data aggregates tender and public offering projects announced by various government and public organizations.
**Monthly Tender/Public Offering Counts**
In February 2026, the number of tender and public offering cases was 119,002. This represents an increase of 12,577 cases (111.8%) from the previous month (January 2026: 106,425 cases), continuing the upward trend since January. Since the beginning of the year, the volume has remained at a high level.
On the other hand, when compared to the same month last year (February 2025: 127,470 cases), there was a decrease of 8,468 cases (93.4% of the previous year's level), falling below last year's performance.
## Distribution and Changes in Tender Volume by Industry
### Growth in Outsourcing/Maintenance and Infrastructure Sectors
**Industry Category Breakdown for February 2026**
Analyzing the distribution, projects related to facility maintenance, management outsourcing, and civil engineering infrastructure showed significant activity. These sectors typically see a surge as public institutions finalize their budget allocations for the current fiscal year ending in March.
1. The number of tender and public offering cases was 119,002. This is an increase of 111.8% compared to the previous month, maintaining a high level in the upper 110,000 range.
2. The growth was primarily driven by outsourcing, maintenance, and infrastructure-related sectors.
3. Scheduled tender information cases totaled 23,449. While this is a decrease to 44.9% of the previous month's level, it represents a 110.8% increase compared to the same month last year.
## Trend of Tender and Public Offering Cases
### Increase from Previous Month: Maintaining Upper 110,000 Level
This data aggregates tender and public offering projects announced by various government and public organizations.
**Monthly Tender/Public Offering Counts**
In February 2026, the number of tender and public offering cases was 119,002. This represents an increase of 12,577 cases (111.8%) from the previous month (January 2026: 106,425 cases), continuing the upward trend since January. Since the beginning of the year, the volume has remained at a high level.
On the other hand, when compared to the same month last year (February 2025: 127,470 cases), there was a decrease of 8,468 cases (93.4% of the previous year's level), falling below last year's performance.
## Distribution and Changes in Tender Volume by Industry
### Growth in Outsourcing/Maintenance and Infrastructure Sectors
**Industry Category Breakdown for February 2026**
Analyzing the distribution, projects related to facility maintenance, management outsourcing, and civil engineering infrastructure showed significant activity. These sectors typically see a surge as public institutions finalize their budget allocations for the current fiscal year ending in March.
FAQ
Why did the number of bids increase in February 2026?
The main reason is the significant increase in contract and maintenance management cases, as well as infrastructure-related projects, due to budget execution at the end of the fiscal year. This resulted in an 11.8% increase compared to the previous month.
What kind of information can be confirmed on 'Bidding King'?
You can check information on bidding cases, public recruitment cases, planned bidding information, and statistical data on past winning bid results announced by government offices and local authorities.
How has the number of planned bidding cases been trending?
The number of planned bidding cases in February 2026 was 23,449, a 44.9% decrease from the previous month, but a 110.8% increase compared to the same month of the previous year, showing an increasing trend.