Finding Tenders: Sources and Strategies

Where to find tenders?

Finding relevant tenders is the first step toward successful bidding. In the Netherlands, public contracts are published on various platforms.

Key sources

1. TenderNed (primary source)

The official Dutch government procurement platform. All European tenders must be published here. Features keyword search, CPV code filtering, and alert functionality.

2. TED (Tenders Electronic Daily)

The EU-wide procurement platform containing all European tenders from all EU member states.

3. Commercial platforms

Platforms like Aanbestedingskalender.nl, Negometrix, and Mercell aggregate tenders and offer additional services.

4. TenderView.ai

AI-powered tender matching based on your profile and experience, with competitive analysis and automated pipeline management.

Search strategy

Using CPV codes

CPV codes are the key to finding relevant tenders. Search on your exact code and the broader group level for wider coverage.

Proactive searching

Monitor procurement calendars, follow pre-announcements, attend market consultations, and analyze historical procurement patterns.

Opportunity assessment

Evaluate each tender based on relevant experience, available capacity, competition level, suitability requirements, and award criteria alignment.