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market-intel

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Research and deliver structured intelligence on competitors, contracts, tenders, and market movements relevant to a large infrastructure services enterprise's business.

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    When Jacob names a competitor (Broadspectrum, Downer, Spotless, UGL, Programmed, Serco, Sodexo, Transdev, John Holland) or a specific …

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    If the request spans more than one mode, note it and structure the output accordingly.

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    Always search the web. Cover these sources:

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    Search broadly first, then drill into specifics.

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    Use the venv at <workspace>/.venv and inline heredoc via Bash.

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    Flag staleness: If a source is older than 90 days, note it.

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SKILL.md

Skill: Market Intelligence

When to Invoke

  • "who won [contract/tender]", "what's [competitor] doing", "market intel on [topic]"
  • "competitor analysis", "contract award", "tender intelligence", "work-winning"
  • When Jacob names a competitor (Broadspectrum, Downer, Spotless, UGL, Programmed, Serco, Sodexo, Transdev, John Holland) or a specific contract/tender
  • "what are we competing against", "market update", "pipeline intel"

Step 1 — Classify the Request

Identify which mode applies before researching:

ModeDescription
Competitor profileDeep dive on a specific company
Contract/tender intelSpecific contract award or upcoming tender
Market scanBroader sector or industry update
Work-winning contextIntelligence to support a bid or client conversation

If the request spans more than one mode, note it and structure the output accordingly.


Step 2 — Research

Always search the web. Cover these sources:

  • ASX announcements & investor docs — for listed entities: DOW, CIMIC, Ferrovial, PERSOL Holdings
  • Tender portals — AusTender (Commonwealth), Buy NSW, Tenders VIC, QTenders, SA Tenders, WA Buy, NZ GETS
  • Industry publications — Infrastructure Magazine, Utility Magazine, Roads Australia, AMCA, Defence Connect, The Fifth Estate
  • News & press — Company newsrooms, AFR, The Australian, Reuters, LinkedIn announcements
  • Government budgets and policy — Infrastructure Australia pipeline, NDIS/defence budget statements, state infrastructure plans
  • Contract registers — where agencies publish awarded contracts publicly

Search broadly first, then drill into specifics. Note the date of each source.


Step 3 — Structure the Output

Competitor Profile

SectionContent
Company snapshotRevenue, headcount, sectors, ownership structure (listed/private/subsidiary)
Recent winsContract awards in the last 12 months — values where disclosed
Recent lossesContracts lost, not renewed, or retendered
Strategic movesM&A activity, restructures, leadership changes, new market entries or exits
Relevance to the enterpriseWhere they compete head-to-head; where they don't
Strengths / VulnerabilitiesWhat they do well; where the enterprise has a credible advantage

Contract / Tender Intel

SectionContent
Contract detailsName, client, estimated value, duration, scope of services, location
Award detailsWinner, award date, any public commentary from client or awardee
Known biddersEntities known to have bid (from news, announcements, or market intelligence)
Scope analysisServices in scope, sectors covered, geographic footprint
Enterprise relevanceWhether the enterprise bid, could have bid, or should track the renewal
Comparable contractsSimilar contracts the enterprise holds or adjacent opportunities in the pipeline

Market Scan

SectionContent
Key movementsContract awards, M&A, leadership changes, regulatory changes in last 90 days
PipelineKnown upcoming tenders, contract renewals, or government procurement events
TrendsPricing direction, consolidation signals, technology adoption, policy changes
Enterprise implicationsWhat this means for positioning, strategy, or specific business units

Work-Winning Context

Lead with: what does the client care about, who else is likely bidding, and what is the enterprise's differentiated position. End with a recommended angle or emphasis for the bid narrative.


Step 4 — Deliver

In-Conversation (default)

Present the full structured output in markdown. Always include:

  • Source citations (URL or publication + date) for every material claim
  • "As at [date]" flag on time-sensitive intelligence
  • A "So what" closing paragraph: what the enterprise should do with this information

Document Output (if Jacob requests)

Generate a Word document using python-docx (NOT docx-js — it won't open in Word for Mac).

Save to: 4 - Projects/[topic-kebab]/[YYMMDD]_Market_Intel_[Subject].docx

Use the venv at <workspace>/.venv and inline heredoc via Bash. Structure: cover page → executive summary → sections per the relevant output format above → sources appendix.


Company Context (Reference)

FieldDetail
CompanyA large ASX-listed infrastructure services enterprise
Revenue~$6B AUD
SectorsDefence & Social Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Transport, Infrastructure Services
Key competitorsBroadspectrum (Ferrovial), Downer (DOW), Spotless (Downer sub), UGL (CIMIC), Programmed (PERSOL), Sodexo, Serco, Transdev, John Holland
Key clientsDepartment of Defence, a national network client, a telco client, state transport agencies, water utilities
GeographyAustralia and New Zealand
CurrencyAUD
BrandBrand-adaptable output (bring your own theme)

Rules

  • Cite every claim. URL, publication name, and date. No exceptions.
  • Never fabricate contract values, award details, or bid outcomes. If not publicly available: "not disclosed" or "not confirmed."
  • Distinguish confirmed vs. speculated. Label rumours or inferred intelligence explicitly.
  • Flag staleness. If a source is older than 90 days, note it.
  • Be specific about action. End every output with what the enterprise should DO, not just what the market IS doing.
  • Tone: Analyst-grade. Direct. No padding, no hedging unless uncertainty is genuine.

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