Bring Public Procurement
to CrewAI
Create your Vinkius account to connect TED EU to CrewAI and start using all 6 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the 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.
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
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Optionally enter a TED API Key for higher rate limits (anonymous access works for basic searches)
- Start finding procurement opportunities from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
TED is the official publication platform of the European Union for public procurement notices, publishing over 700,000 contract opportunities annually.
Who is this for?
- Business Development Teams — discover relevant government contracts across Europe without manually browsing TED
- Procurement Consultants — quickly assess market opportunities for clients in specific sectors or countries
- Public Affairs Analysts — monitor procurement trends and spending patterns across EU member states
Built-in capabilities (6)
Includes description, lots, award criteria, timelines, and contracting authority contact. Get tender notice details
Default is 7 days. Use to monitor new opportunities. List recently published tenders
Use ISO country codes: DE, FR, ES, IT, PT, NL, etc. Search tenders by country
CPV codes classify EU contracts by sector: 72000000 (IT), 45000000 (Construction), 33000000 (Medical). Search tenders by CPV code
Useful for finding contracts matching your company size. Search tenders by contract value
Returns title, country, value, deadline, and contracting authority. Covers all 27 EU member states. Search EU public tenders
Why CrewAI?
When paired with CrewAI, TED EU becomes a first-class tool in your multi-agent workflows. Each agent in the crew can call TED EU tools autonomously, one agent queries data, another analyzes results, a third compiles reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius with zero configuration overhead.
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Multi-agent collaboration lets you decompose complex workflows into specialized roles, one agent researches, another analyzes, a third generates reports, each with access to MCP tools
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CrewAI's native MCP integration requires zero adapter code: pass Vinkius Edge URL directly in the
mcpsparameter and agents auto-discover every available tool at runtime - —
Built-in task delegation and shared memory mean agents can pass context between steps without manual state management, enabling multi-hop reasoning across tool calls
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Sequential and hierarchical crew patterns map naturally to real-world workflows: enumerate subdomains → analyze DNS history → check WHOIS records → compile findings into actionable reports
TED EU in CrewAI
Why run TED EU with Vinkius?
The TED EU connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 6 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect TED EU using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
TED EU and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect TED EU to CrewAI through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
TED EU for CrewAI
Every request between CrewAI and TED EU is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How does CrewAI discover and connect to MCP tools?
CrewAI connects to MCP servers lazily. when the crew starts, each agent resolves its MCP URLs and fetches the tool catalog via the standard tools/list method. This means tools are always fresh and reflect the server's current capabilities. No tool schemas need to be hardcoded.
Can different agents in the same crew use different MCP servers?
Yes. Each agent has its own mcps list, so you can assign specific servers to specific roles. For example, a reconnaissance agent might use a domain intelligence server while an analysis agent uses a vulnerability database server.
What happens when an MCP tool call fails during a crew run?
CrewAI wraps tool failures as context for the agent. The LLM receives the error message and can decide to retry with different parameters, fall back to a different tool, or mark the task as partially complete. This resilience is critical for production workflows.
Can CrewAI agents call multiple MCP tools in parallel?
CrewAI agents execute tool calls sequentially within a single reasoning step. However, you can run multiple agents in parallel using process=Process.parallel, each calling different MCP tools concurrently. This is ideal for workflows where separate data sources need to be queried simultaneously.
Can I run CrewAI crews on a schedule (cron)?
Yes. CrewAI crews are standard Python scripts, so you can invoke them via cron, Airflow, Celery, or any task scheduler. The crew.kickoff() method runs synchronously by default, making it straightforward to integrate into existing pipelines.
MCP tools not discovered
Ensure the Edge URL is correct. CrewAI connects lazily when the crew starts. check console output.
Agent not using tools
Make the task description specific. Instead of "do something", say "Use the available tools to list contacts".
Timeout errors
CrewAI has a 10s connection timeout by default. Ensure your network can reach the Edge URL.
Rate limiting or 429 errors
Vinkius enforces per-token rate limits. Check your subscription tier and request quota in the dashboard. Upgrade if you need higher throughput.
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