# Portugal public works tender trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portugal-public-works-tender-trends > Updated: 2026-10-26T10:44:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Recent reports indicate fluctuations and a general decline in the Portuguese public works sector. Individual municipal projects have faced specific administrative hurdles, such as the suspension of a €1.35 million ecocenter tender in São João da Madeira due to an appeal, while other local infrastructure projects, like walkway replacements in Santiago do Cacém, have proceeded. On a broader scale, data from the National Association of Civil Construction and Public Works Industrials (AICCOPN) shows that the volume of public works tenders through September decreased by 29% year-on-year, totaling €6.166 billion. The number of procedures fell by 30%, and the value of awarded contracts dropped by 52% to €2.591 billion. This decline is attributed in part to the high value of the Porto–Oiã High-Speed Line concession awarded in the previous year. While direct adjustment contracting increased by 32%, AICCOPN noted that the overall reduction represents a “worsening trend” in the construction sector. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Portugal public works tenders drop 29% to €6.166 billion Portugal's public works tenders fell 29% to €6.166 billion through September, with contract awards dropping 52% due to the absence of major high-speed rail projects seen in the previous year. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-public-works-tenders-drop-29-to-6166-billion ### 2026-10-21: Public tenders suspended and launched in Portuguese municipalities A €1.35 million ecocenter tender in São João da Madeira has been suspended due to a complaint, while Santiago do Cacém has launched an €80,000 project for beach walkways. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-tenders-suspended-and-launched-in-portuguese-municipalities --- Cite as: Portugal public works tender trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/portugal-public-works-tender-trends