Public Tenders in Styria – Figures, Sectors & Procurement

Public Tenders in Styria

Styria is one of Austria's nine federal states, with Graz as its capital. Public contracting authorities in Styria – including the State of Styria, the provincial capital Graz, KAGes (Steiermärkische Krankenanstaltengesellschaft, the regional hospital company), the universities and research institutions of the Graz area, and Styria's municipalities – continuously put supply, works and service contracts out to tender. For companies, Styria is therefore an important market for public contracts.

Tenders in Styria in Figures

In 2025, the analysed EU-wide procurement data (TED) recorded 578 public notices relating to Styria. This accounts for around 5.0% of all EU procedures classified across Austria (rank 3 of 9).

The focus is on construction works (CPV 45, 166 procedures), laboratory, measuring & precision equipment (CPV 38, 74 procedures), and architectural, engineering & planning services (CPV 71, 57 procedures). Across all federal states, Austria-wide procurement is dominated by construction works (CPV 45), architectural and engineering services (CPV 71), transport equipment (CPV 34) and IT and business services (CPV 72/79).

Data basis: The figures are based on the EU-wide published notices (TED) for the year 2025. Contracts awarded purely nationally – i.e. below the EU thresholds – are not fully included here; the actual number of all tenders is therefore higher.

Top Sectors (CPV Areas) in Styria

The following overview shows the CPV main areas with the highest demand in Styria (EU-wide notices 2025):

CPV area	Sector / service	Procedures (2025)
45	Construction works	166
38	Laboratory, measuring & precision equipment	74
71	Architectural, engineering & planning services	57
34	Transport equipment & vehicles	53
90	Sewage, waste & environmental services	47
72	IT services & software development	24
55	Hotel, catering & retail services	23
85	Health & social services	16

A full classification of the sectors is provided in the CPV code overview.

Key Public Contracting Authorities in Styria

The major public contracting authorities in Styria include the State of Styria, the provincial capital Graz, KAGes (Steiermärkische Krankenanstaltengesellschaft, the regional hospital company), the universities and research institutions of the Graz area, and Styria's municipalities. In addition there are municipalities, associations, higher education institutions and the state's spun-off legal entities.

Procurement Law and Procurement Platforms in Styria

In Austria, public contracts in Styria are published via the Auftragnehmerkataster Österreich (ANKÖ) as well as the respective procurement offices of the state. EU-wide procedures above the thresholds are additionally published in the EU Official Journal via TED (Tenders Electronic Daily).

The legal basis is the Bundesvergabegesetz 2018 (BVergG 2018, Federal Procurement Act 2018), which transposes the EU procurement directives into Austrian law. It governs procedure types, thresholds and legal protection – for contracting authorities in Styria as in the rest of the country.

How BOND Helps with Tenders in Styria

Tenders in Styria are scattered across many procurement offices, platforms and municipalities. BOND brings them together in one place.

Tender Match – all tenders from Styria in one place

With tender.match, companies automatically receive all relevant tenders from Styria in their dashboard. BOND indexes procurements from over 1,000 procurement portals in the EU – from TED to national and regional procurement offices in Austria. Filtering by region, CPV code and company profile ensures that no suitable procedure is overlooked. An automated gap analysis shows where the company meets the requirements and where gaps exist.

Company Match – find the right partners in Styria

For bidding consortia, subcontractors and suppliers, company.match provides access to an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. This makes it possible to specifically identify regional partners in Styria for joint bids.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tenders in Styria

How many public tenders are there in Styria?

In 2025, around 578 EU-wide public notices relating to Styria were recorded. Including contracts awarded purely nationally below the EU thresholds, the actual number is higher.

Which sectors are most frequently tendered in Styria?

The largest share goes to construction works (CPV 45, 166 procedures), laboratory, measuring & precision equipment (CPV 38, 74 procedures), and architectural, engineering & planning services (CPV 71, 57 procedures). Construction, planning and infrastructure services shape procurement activity.

Where can I find tenders from Styria?

Tenders from Styria are published via the Auftragnehmerkataster Österreich (ANKÖ) and – for EU-wide procedures – via TED. BOND bundles these sources automatically and filters them according to your company profile.

Which procurement law applies in Styria?

The Austrian Bundesvergabegesetz 2018 (BVergG 2018, Federal Procurement Act 2018) applies, which transposes the EU procurement directives.