guides April 13, 2026 59 views

How to Search and Filter Tenders Effectively

By System Admin

Finding the Right Tenders

With thousands of active tenders on the platform, our advanced search tools help you zero in on the opportunities that matter most to your business.

Basic Search

The search bar on the Tenders page accepts keywords that match against tender titles, descriptions, and reference numbers. Enclose phrases in quotes for exact matching (e.g., "road construction").

Filters

Combine multiple filters for precise results:

Geographic Filters

  • Country ??? Select one or more countries from the dropdown
  • Region ??? Filter by continental region (Africa, Asia, Europe, etc.)

Category Filters

  • CPV Code ??? Common Procurement Vocabulary codes classify the type of goods, services, or works
  • Category ??? Broad categories like Construction, IT, Healthcare, Consulting, etc.

Value & Date Filters

  • Minimum / Maximum Value ??? Filter by estimated contract value
  • Deadline After / Before ??? Only show tenders with deadlines in your preferred range
  • Published Date ??? Find recently published opportunities

Status Filters

  • Open ??? Currently accepting submissions
  • Closed ??? Deadline has passed
  • Awarded ??? Contract has been assigned to a winner

Sorting Options

Sort results by relevance, deadline (closest first), publication date (newest first), or estimated value (highest/lowest).

Map View

Switch to the Map View to see tenders plotted geographically. Click on clusters or pins to explore opportunities in specific locations.

Saving Your Search

Found a useful combination of filters? Click Save This Search to store your criteria. You can then enable email alerts to get notified whenever new tenders match your saved search.