Bring Public Procurement
to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect TED EU to Cursor 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 Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns TED EU into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from TED EU and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 6 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
TED EU in Cursor
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 Cursor 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 Cursor
Every request between Cursor 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.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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