Sofie Lindqvist

Sofie Lindqvist

Writes the explainers and the weekly service formats. Based in Helsinki.
6 Articles

The Wire Brief: week 31, 2026

A billion euros of EU money in a Romanian court,…

Explains: the standstill period, and the ten days most losing bidders waste

European law gives an unsuccessful bidder at least ten days…

The Wire Brief: week 29, 2026

A €930M gate opens in Andalucía, a third of Lithuanian…

What they bought: obstetric suction cups, specula and a singer

At the small end of the public record a Portuguese…

Chart of the week: the median tender, six markets apart

Finland's typical published notice is €431,000. Spain's is €1,200. The…

Explains: what a framework agreement actually is

One tender, then years of purchases without another one. Missing…