Public Works Tenders in Portugal Increase 18% to €6.97 Billion by July
The Association of Industrialists of Civil Construction and Public Works (AICCOPN) released a statement on Monday indicating a substantial increase in public works projects in Portugal. The total value of public works tenders launched in the first seven months of 2025 reached €6.971 billion. This figure represents an 18% increase, or an additional €1.058 billion, when compared to the same timeframe in 2024.
The data, compiled and analyzed by AICCOPN, points to a significant acceleration in public sector investment in infrastructure and construction. This growth is a key economic indicator for the construction industry, reflecting a strong pipeline of future projects across the country. The association monitors these figures closely as they provide insight into the health and trajectory of the sector.
Further analysis of the data shows an even more pronounced growth in the value of contracts that have been formally awarded and signed. In the period from January to July 2025, contracts celebrated under public tender procedures amounted to €2.835 billion. This marks a remarkable 61% increase compared to the value of contracts signed during the same seven months of the previous year.
The report also provides details on different procurement methods. While competitively tendered projects saw a major surge, contracts awarded through non-competitive modalities, such as Direct Awards and Prior Consultations, experienced a year-on-year reduction of 8%. This shift suggests a greater emphasis on open competition in public procurement.
Considering all types of procurement, the total value of public works contracts officially signed and registered on the national public contracts database, Portal Base, amounted to €3.520 billion by the end of July 2025. This comprehensive figure represents an overall growth of 53% compared to the homologous period in 2024, confirming a strong upward trend in executed public works.
An economist from a leading Portuguese bank commented on the figures, stating, "The significant increase in both tendered and celebrated public works contracts reflects a robust injection of public funds into the economy. This activity is crucial for upgrading national infrastructure and provides a major stimulus for the construction sector and related industries."
The projects encompassed by these figures include a wide range of public works, from transportation and energy infrastructure to the construction and renovation of public buildings such as schools and hospitals. This broad-based investment is expected to have a positive impact on regional development and employment within the construction sector.
AICCOPN's statement concluded by highlighting the importance of this growth for the recovery and modernization of the country's infrastructure. The association will continue to monitor these trends and report on the sector's performance throughout the remainder of the year.
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