Tender MCP

Official registry Government and legal

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).

Remote (streamable-http)
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http tender-mcp 'https://tender-mcp-production.up.railway.app'
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code)
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "tender-mcp": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://tender-mcp-production.up.railway.app"
        }
    }
}
NPM package tender-mcp
Claude Code
claude mcp add tender-mcp -e 'ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=<your anthropic_api_key>' -- npx -y tender-mcp@1.2.25
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code)
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "tender-mcp": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "tender-mcp@1.2.25"
            ],
            "env": {
                "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "<your anthropic_api_key>"
            }
        }
    }
}

Environment variables

  • ANTHROPIC_API_KEY required secret Anthropic API key for AI-powered tender scoring

Documentation

From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.

Contents
  1. Tender MCP — Government Opportunity Intelligence for AI Agents
  2. Quick Start
  3. Harness Integration
  4. Why Use This
  5. Tools
  6. Recommended Workflow
  7. Data Sources
  8. Pricing
  9. Reliability
  10. Legal
  11. Connect

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"] }

Find and score opportunities (3 calls):

  1. search_tenders — find active tenders matching your sector
  2. score_tender_fit — AI ranks by relevance, filters noise
  3. get_tender_detail — full details on top matches

Daily monitoring (1 call):

  • get_daily_digest — new tenders every morning before competitors see them

Data Sources

SourceCoverageUpdate Frequency
UK Contracts Finder (contractsfinder.service.gov.uk)All UK public sector contractsReal-time
EU TED (ted.europa.eu)All EU member state procurementReal-time
US SAM.gov (sam.gov)All US federal opportunitiesDaily

Every response includes source_url and checked_at.

Pricing

PlanSearchesPrice
Free10/monthNo API key required
Starter500-call bundle$8
Pro2,000-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

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

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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