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.

TED EU MCP Server

Name: TED EU
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

ted.europa.eu

Built by Vinkius GDPR ToolsFree

Search EU public procurement tenders via TED — find contracts by country, sector, or value range from any AI agent.

Vinkius AI Gateway supports streamable HTTP and SSE.

Works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

TED EU MCP Server: see your AI Agent in action

AI Agent→Vinkius→TED EU

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Built-in capabilities (6)

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

What this connector unlocks

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

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Optionally enter a TED API Key for higher rate limits (anonymous access works for basic searches)
3. 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

Frequently asked questions

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