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23.9-fold price jump in web application maintenance
The median unit price for web application maintenance rose from $ 6,240 in 2025 to $ 149,071 in 2026, according to SICE catalog data.
What was measured
The median unit price for web application maintenance, identified by catalog code 69386, showed a 23.9-fold variation between 2025 and 2026. The median for 2025 was $ 6,240, while for 2026 it increased to $ 149,071. These values are derived from the median of 17 and 16 lines, respectively, for the same code.
The measured block
| Measured | Value | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Precio unitario mediano 2025 | $ 6.240 | mediana de 17 líneas del mismo código |
| Precio unitario mediano 2026 | $ 149.071 | mediana de 16 líneas del mismo código |
| Variación | 23,9× | cociente entre las dos medianas |
| Código de catálogo | 69386 | awards.items.classification.id (catálogo SICE) |
Reproduce this measurement:npx tsx src/jobs/daily-investigation.ts --lane=salto-precio --dry-run
Context
This is data from the SICE catalog, which records Uruguayan State purchases and contracts. Catalog code 69386 corresponds to "WEB APPLICATION MAINTENANCE".
The rule it puts in play
No regulation sets the price of an item, and an inter-annual jump may reflect inflation, exchange rate, change in unit of measurement, or a different product under the same code. The measurement compares medians of the same catalog code, nothing more.
What is missing to say more
To understand the variation, it would be necessary to know if catalog code 69386 refers to the exact same service in both periods. It would also be useful to analyze the specific characteristics of the contracts that make up the medians for each year.
Who should answer
The Ministry of National Defense, as the spending officer, should explain the reasons behind this variation.
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