Bring Public Procurement
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect TED EU to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings TED EU data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 6 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
TED EU in VS Code Copilot
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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot 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.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
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