The current economic climate, marked by inflation and increasing raw material costs, has led to significant caution among companies in the construction sector. This situation has resulted in numerous public tenders receiving no bids, severely impacting the execution of projects in the province of Cádiz.
A recent study by Intescia–Doubletrade reveals that Andalusia ranks third among autonomous communities with the highest volume of paralyzed investment for this reason, reaching 458.09 million euros. Specifically in Cádiz, the figure stands at 89.9 million euros, affecting initiatives such as the renovation of Plaza de Asdrúbal and the San Carlos vaults.
“"It is worth noting that many of the public tenders that have been left deserted are financed with European funds, so the delay could lead to the loss of this subsidy."
Nationally, over 4.011 million euros in deserted tenders have been “frozen” in 2025. The average amount per unexecuted contract exceeds 408,506 euros, indicating that both minor and medium-sized projects are affected. The rigidity of tender specifications and administrative complexity also contribute to this problem, discouraging participation, especially from small and medium-sized enterprises.
Non-residential activities account for 14.9% of all deserted tenders, followed by general services and real estate services. A lack of effective communication from tendering institutions is also identified as a key factor, as bids do not always reach the most qualified companies.
