# TED EU MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > TED EU MCP lets you search EU public procurement tenders via your AI agent. Find government contracts by country, sector, or value range without navigating the official portal. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZTlA8wovyBmnm6sLXyzu0sZiELXr8f7RPGf9pefl/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** public-procurement, eu-tenders, government-contracts, cpv-codes, market-intelligence, bid-opportunities ## Description Finding government contracts in the European Union usually requires digging through the official TED portal, which is a massive maze of categories, filters, and technical codes. It's a slow, manual process that often feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. This Connector changes that by letting you talk to your AI agent to find exactly what you need in plain English. Instead of clicking through dozens of pages, you can simply ask for software projects in France or medical equipment contracts in Germany, and the agent handles the heavy lifting of querying the database. It pulls the relevant data so you can focus on the actual work of preparing a bid rather than getting lost in navigation. Because Vinkius hosts this Connector, you can connect it to your favorite AI client and start querying the official publication platform immediately. It turns a tedious research task into a simple conversation. You get the ability to filter by specific industry sectors, contract values, and geographic regions without ever having to learn the nuances of the official portal's interface. It's about getting the right information to your screen as fast as possible. You can monitor new opportunities as they appear or drill down into the specific award criteria and contracting authority contacts for any notice. It eliminates the need to keep multiple tabs open just to compare different contracts across different countries. ## Tools ### search_by_country Filter procurement opportunities by specific ISO country codes like DE, FR, or ES. This is perfect for targeting specific geographic markets. ### get_tender Retrieve full notice details including descriptions, lots, award criteria, and authority contacts. Use this to see every detail of a specific contract. ### search_tenders Search for public tenders across all 27 EU member states to find titles, values, and deadlines. This helps you get a broad overview of available government contracts. ### search_by_cpv Target specific industry sectors by using Common Procurement Vocabulary codes. It helps you find contracts in categories like IT or construction. ### search_by_value Find contracts that match your company's size and capacity by filtering by EUR value. Use this to stay within your target project size. ### list_recent_tenders Monitor new opportunities by pulling the latest tenders published in the last 7 days. This keeps you updated on the newest notices automatically. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find recent tenders for software development in France. ``` **Response:** ``` Found 8 active tenders matching 'software development' in France: | ID | Title | Authority | Value | Deadline | |---|---|---|---|---| | FR-2025/S-089-234567 | Cloud migration platform | Ministry of Finance | €2.4M | April 28 | | FR-2025/S-091-345678 | Healthcare records system | CHU Bordeaux | €890K | May 5 | | FR-2025/S-092-456789 | Transport management SaaS | SNCF | €1.7M | May 12 | Showing 3 of 8. Want me to get full details on any of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me construction tenders worth over 5 million euros. ``` **Response:** ``` Found 15 tenders in CPV 45000000 (Construction) above €5M: 1. **DE-2025/S-087-123456** — "Highway A3 expansion Cologne-Frankfurt" — €47M — Deadline: April 20 2. **ES-2025/S-088-234567** — "Hospital Universitario renovation" — €12.3M — Deadline: May 1 3. **IT-2025/S-090-345678** — "Metro Line C extension Rome" — €89M — Deadline: May 15 Showing 3 of 15. Filter by country or narrow the value range? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What new tenders were published this week? ``` **Response:** ``` 342 new tenders published in the last 7 days. **Top sectors:** • IT Services (CPV 72): 48 notices • Construction (CPV 45): 67 notices • Medical Equipment (CPV 33): 31 notices • Transport (CPV 60): 22 notices **Top countries:** Germany (71), France (54), Spain (38), Italy (42). Want me to drill into a specific sector or country? ``` ## Capabilities ### Search across 27 EU member states Query government tenders from any country in the European Union using simple keywords. ### Filter by industry sectors Use specific codes to target sectors like IT, construction, or medical services. ### Narrow by contract value Filter results by the total value in Euros to find projects that fit your business size. ### Monitor new opportunities Retrieve tenders published within the last 7 days to stay on top of new deadlines. ### Pull full notice details Get complete information on lots, award criteria, and contracting authority contact info. ## Use Cases ### Finding software projects in France A software firm wants to find cloud migration projects in France. They ask their agent to find 'cloud migration' tenders in France using `search_tenders`. ### Identifying high-budget construction leads A construction firm needs high-budget projects. They use `search_by_value` to find contracts over 5 million euros in any EU country. ### Targeting medical equipment needs A medical device company wants to see new gear needs. They use `search_by_cpv` with the medical equipment code to see all relevant notices. ### Monitoring weekly procurement updates A consultant needs to know what's new this week. They use `list_recent_tenders` to get a summary of all new opportunities. ## Benefits - Skip the manual browsing of the TED portal by asking your agent to find specific contracts. You don't have to navigate complex menus; just tell your agent what you're looking for and let it do the digging for you. - Quickly identify high-value opportunities using `search_by_value` to match your company's capacity. This allows you to filter for contracts that fit your specific business size and budget requirements across the entire EU. - Target specific industries like construction or IT using `search_by_cpv` for more accurate results. By using these specific codes, you can filter out the noise and only see notices that are relevant to your core services. - Stay ahead of deadlines by using `list_recent_tenders` to see what was published in the last 7 days. This helps you monitor new opportunities as they hit the market so you never miss a critical bidding window. - Get all the technical details, including award criteria and contact info, instantly with `get_tender`. Instead of clicking through multiple pages, your agent can pull the full notice details into your chat for quick review. ## How It Works The bottom line is you can query the entire European Union's public procurement database using natural language instead of manual searching. 1. Subscribe to the TED EU MCP on Vinkius. 2. Optionally provide a TED API Key for higher limits or use anonymous access. 3. Ask your AI client to find specific tenders or monitor new opportunities. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What can I do with the TED EU MCP?** You can use it to search, filter, and monitor official public procurement notices across the European Union. It lets you find government contracts using natural language instead of navigating complex portals. **How do I find government contracts in France with TED EU?** Just ask your agent to find specific types of contracts in France. The Connector will filter the results to show you only what's relevant to your request, including titles, values, and deadlines. **Can the TED EU MCP filter by contract value?** Yes, you can filter results by the contract value in Euros. This is helpful for finding projects that match your company's size and capacity. **How does TED EU MCP handle different industry sectors?** It uses Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) codes to categorize contracts. You can ask for specific sectors like IT, construction, or medical equipment to see relevant notices. **Can I see full details of a tender using TED EU?** Yes, you can retrieve the full notice details for any specific tender. This includes the full description, lots, award criteria, and the contracting authority's contact information. **How many countries does the TED EU MCP cover?** The Connector covers all 27 EU member states, allowing you to search for procurement opportunities across the entire European Union from one place. **Do I need an API key to use TED?** No! The TED Search API allows anonymous access for basic queries. An API key only increases your rate limits for high-volume usage. You can start searching tenders immediately without any credentials. If you need higher throughput, get a free key at developer.ted.europa.eu. **How can I find IT contracts over 500K EUR in Germany?** Combine tools: use `search_by_cpv` with code 72000000 (IT services) or `search_by_country` with code DE, then ask your agent to filter by value. Or use `search_by_value` with min_value 500000 and max_value 10000000. Your agent cross-references the results to show only German IT contracts above your threshold. **Is TED data limited to EU countries only?** TED primarily covers the 27 EU member states, but it also includes notices from EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein), EU candidate countries, and some international organizations. All tools return data across this full scope. The `search_by_country` tool supports ISO codes for all covered territories.