TED EU MCP Server for Claude Desktop 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"ted-eu": {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}
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About TED EU MCP Server
Connect TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) to any AI agent and search EU public procurement opportunities through natural conversation instead of navigating complex procurement portals.
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect TED EU to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 6 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
What you can do
- Full-Text Search — Search across all TED procurement notices using keywords like "software development" or "medical equipment"
- Country Filtering — Find active tenders from any of the 27 EU member states using ISO country codes
- CPV Classification — Search by Common Procurement Vocabulary codes to target specific industry sectors
- Value Range Search — Filter tenders by contract value in EUR to match your company size and capacity
- Recent Opportunities — Monitor newly published tenders from the last 7 days to stay ahead of deadlines
- Notice Details — Retrieve full procurement details including lots, award criteria, timelines, and contracting authority contacts
The TED EU MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect TED EU to Claude Desktop via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the TED EU MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
Open Claude Desktop Settings
Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json
Add the MCP Server
Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section
Restart Claude Desktop
Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server
Start using TED EU
Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 6 tools are now available
Why Use Claude Desktop with the TED EU MCP Server
Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with TED EU through the Model Context Protocol.
Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network
TED EU + Claude Desktop Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the TED EU MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation
Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language
Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary
Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation
TED EU MCP Tools for Claude Desktop (6)
These 6 tools become available when you connect TED EU to Claude Desktop via MCP:
get_tender
Includes description, lots, award criteria, timelines, and contracting authority contact. Get tender notice details
list_recent_tenders
Default is 7 days. Use to monitor new opportunities. List recently published tenders
search_by_country
Use ISO country codes: DE, FR, ES, IT, PT, NL, etc. Search tenders by country
search_by_cpv
CPV codes classify EU contracts by sector: 72000000 (IT), 45000000 (Construction), 33000000 (Medical). Search tenders by CPV code
search_by_value
Useful for finding contracts matching your company size. Search tenders by contract value
search_tenders
Returns title, country, value, deadline, and contracting authority. Covers all 27 EU member states. Search EU public tenders
Example Prompts for TED EU in Claude Desktop
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with TED EU immediately.
"Find recent tenders for software development in France."
"Show me construction tenders worth over 5 million euros."
"What new tenders were published this week?"
Troubleshooting TED EU MCP Server with Claude Desktop
Common issues when connecting TED EU to Claude Desktop through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Server not appearing after restart
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).Authentication error
Tools not showing in chat
TED EU + Claude Desktop FAQ
Common questions about integrating TED EU MCP Server with Claude Desktop.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
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Connect TED EU to Claude Desktop
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 6 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.