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Computer: median price increased 4.7 times in one year
The variation in the median unit price of the special configuration computer, code 3890, between 2025 and 2026 was measured.
What was measured
The median unit price of the special configuration computer, code 3890, was $ 2,264 in 2025. In 2026, the median unit price was $ 10,589. The variation between the two periods was 4.7 times.
The measured block
| Measured | Value | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Precio unitario mediano 2025 | $ 2.264 | mediana de 95 líneas del mismo código |
| Precio unitario mediano 2026 | $ 10.589 | mediana de 26 líneas del mismo código |
| Variación | 4,7× | cociente entre las dos medianas |
| Código de catálogo | 3890 | awards.items.classification.id (catálogo SICE) |
Reproduce this measurement:npx tsx src/jobs/daily-investigation.ts --lane=salto-precio --dry-run
Context
Code 3890 corresponds to special configuration computer in the SICE catalog. The measurement compares medians of purchase lines with the same code.
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 measurement unit, 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, information about the specific characteristics of the computers acquired in each period would be needed. It would also be useful to know if there were changes in the unit of measurement or the main supplier.
Who should answer
The Ministry of Defense, as the spending officer, should explain the reasons for the variation in the price of the computers.
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