Tender MCP
Government tender search for AI agents. UK, EU and US procurement opportunities.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http tender-mcp 'https://tender-mcp-production.up.railway.app'
{
"mcpServers": {
"tender-mcp": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://tender-mcp-production.up.railway.app"
}
}
}
tender-mcpclaude mcp add tender-mcp -e 'ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=<your anthropic_api_key>' -- npx -y tender-mcp@1.2.25
{
"mcpServers": {
"tender-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"tender-mcp@1.2.25"
],
"env": {
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "<your anthropic_api_key>"
}
}
}
}
Environment variables
ANTHROPIC_API_KEYrequired secret Anthropic API key for AI-powered tender scoring
Documentation
From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.
Contents
Tender MCP — Government Opportunity Intelligence for AI Agents
Find, score, and monitor government contract opportunities across UK, EU, and US. AI-powered relevance scoring so your agent surfaces the right opportunities — not just keyword matches.
Free tier: 10 searches/month. No API key required. Just connect and go.
Quick Start
{
"tender": {
"url": "https://tender-mcp-production.up.railway.app"
}
}
Or via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest mcp add OjasKord/tender-mcp
Harness Integration
Claude Code / Claude Desktop (.mcp.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"tender": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://tender-mcp-production.up.railway.app"
}
}
}
LangChain (Python)
from langchain_mcp_adapters.client import MultiServerMCPClient
client = MultiServerMCPClient({
"tender": {
"url": "https://tender-mcp-production.up.railway.app",
"transport": "http"
}
})
tools = await client.get_tools()
OpenAI Agents SDK (Python)
from agents import Agent, HostedMCPTool
agent = Agent(
name="Assistant",
tools=[HostedMCPTool(tool_config={
"type": "mcp",
"server_label": "tender",
"server_url": "https://tender-mcp-production.up.railway.app",
"require_approval": "never"
})]
)
LangGraph
Same as LangChain above — langchain-mcp-adapters works with LangGraph natively.
Why Use This
Any business that sells to government needs to monitor tender opportunities. But searching three separate government portals daily, reading hundreds of notices, and manually judging relevance takes hours. Tender MCP does it in seconds — search UK, EU, and US simultaneously, then let AI score which opportunities actually match your capabilities.
Tools
search_tenders
Search active government tenders across UK Contracts Finder, EU TED, and US SAM.gov simultaneously. Returns normalised results with source_url and checked_at.
{ "keyword": "cybersecurity", "sources": ["uk", "eu"], "days_old": 14 }
get_tender_detail
Full details for a specific tender — complete description, all deadlines, contact details, award criteria.
{ "tender_id": "ocds-h6vhtk-...", "source": "uk" }
score_tender_fit (AI-powered — NOT a keyword match)
AI scores each tender 0-100 against a company capability profile. Returns BID/INVESTIGATE/SKIP recommendation with specific reasons. Saves hours of manual review.
{
"tenders": [...],
"company_profile": "We are a 50-person UK cybersecurity firm specialising in penetration testing and SOC services for public sector clients. We hold SC clearance.",
"min_score": 60
}
get_daily_digest (Paid only)
All new tenders published in the last 24 hours matching your keywords. Run daily as a morning briefing.
{ "keywords": ["cybersecurity", "managed SOC", "penetration testing"] }
get_award_history (Paid only)
Past award winners for a keyword. Use for competitive intelligence before bidding.
{ "keyword": "cybersecurity", "sources": ["uk"] }
Recommended Workflow
Find and score opportunities (3 calls):
search_tenders— find active tenders matching your sectorscore_tender_fit— AI ranks by relevance, filters noiseget_tender_detail— full details on top matches
Daily monitoring (1 call):
get_daily_digest— new tenders every morning before competitors see them
Data Sources
| Source | Coverage | Update Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| UK Contracts Finder (contractsfinder.service.gov.uk) | All UK public sector contracts | Real-time |
| EU TED (ted.europa.eu) | All EU member state procurement | Real-time |
| US SAM.gov (sam.gov) | All US federal opportunities | Daily |
Every response includes source_url and checked_at.
Pricing
| Plan | Searches | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 10/month | No API key required |
| Starter | 500-call bundle | $8 |
| Pro | 2,000-call bundle | $28 |
Upgrade at kordagencies.com
Reliability
- Uptime monitored every 5 minutes
- Version history in CHANGELOG.md
- Health endpoint:
GET /health - Note: Government portal APIs experience occasional downtime — errors include explanation and retry guidance
Legal
Tender data sourced directly from official government portals. We do not log or store your query content. Always verify tender deadlines and details directly with the contracting authority before submitting a bid — deadlines change. Results are for informational purposes only. Maximum liability limited to 3 months subscription fees. Full terms: kordagencies.com/terms.html
Connect
- Website: kordagencies.com
- Contact: ojas@kordagencies.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Tender MCP?
Government tender search for AI agents. UK, EU and US procurement opportunities.
How do I install Tender MCP?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http tender-mcp 'https://tender-mcp-production.up.railway.app'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Tender MCP need an API key?
Yes. It expects ANTHROPIC_API_KEY, which you set in its configuration.
Is Tender MCP open source?
Yes. Its code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Who maintains Tender MCP?
It is published by OjasKord. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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