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MCP for tenders: Connect Auftrag One to AI assistants
Connect Auftrag One to an AI assistant via MCP to search tenders, read documents, and keep your bid pipeline up to date.
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Releases 0.19.31 to 0.19.98: A new notice layout and a new dashboard
The notice detail view is rebuilt and can be arranged per person, the dashboard shows your own matches instead of general market figures, and the bidder side arrives in Vergabe Studio.
Read moreChangelogAuftrag.AI is becoming Auftrag One
Same platform, same team, same data, a new name and a new look. What changes and what stays the same.
Read moreNewsNew name: Auftrag.AI becomes Auftrag One
The platform is now Auftrag One, reachable at auftragone.com. Account and data stay unchanged. Background in the [rebrand post](/en/blog/auftrag-one-rebrand).
Read moreChangelogReleases 0.18.42 to 0.19.30: Vergabe Studio in beta, AI assistants and a new website
A workspace for contracting authorities in closed beta, a way to connect your own AI assistants over an MCP server, exact result counts instead of ten-thousand-plus, and a public website rebuilt from the ground up.
Read moreChangelogFinding Construction Tenders in Germany: The 2026 Guide
Where construction work is tendered, which CPV codes matter, and how to find the right contracts in building and civil engineering. A practical overview for construction firms.
Read moreGuidesReleases 0.17.25 to 0.18.41: Documents as a ZIP, sector suggestions and dependable delivery
All documents of a notice in one bundle, a suggestion of matching sectors derived from the notices you actually opened, a topic filter in the organization network, and a delivery path that retries lost emails instead of dropping them.
Read moreChangelogReleases 0.13.3 to 0.17.24: Organization network, construction objects and an interactive threshold calculator
An explorer showing which contracting authorities and bidders deal with one another, a second classification for construction objects, visible warnings for broken webhooks, and a calculator that works out the EU thresholds for you.
Read moreChangelogEU Procurement Thresholds 2026: Overview and Practical Implications
EU procurement thresholds determine when public contracts must be published Europe-wide. An overview of current limits and their practical consequences for bidders and contracting authorities.
Read moreGuidesGerman Procurement Law 2026: Key Changes and Rulings from H1
Procurement law is evolving: new legislation drafts, CJEU case law, and national court decisions shape the first months of 2026. An overview of what matters.
Read moreNewsUnderstanding TED Tenders: EU-Wide Public Contracts for German Businesses
TED is the central platform for public contracts above EU thresholds. A guide to usage, eForm structures and practical tips for German bidders.
Read moreGuidesAI-Powered Tender Platforms Compared 2026
The market for AI-driven procurement platforms is fragmented. A comparison of Auftrag One, DTAD, Vergabepilot, Patterno and other players: matching approaches, data coverage, pricing and differentiation.
Read moreGuidesROI Calculator: What's your manual tender research really costing?
5-10 hours per week on tender research, what does that really cost? We show the ROI of automation and expose the hidden costs of manual searching.
Read moreGuidesReleases 0.7.56 to 0.13.2: Notification centre, support tickets and a shorter onboarding
A bell with a realtime stream, support requests as traceable tickets, Microsoft Teams as a delivery channel, onboarding cut to three steps, and a series of delivery faults that had been quietly swallowing emails.
Read moreChangelogPublic Contracts for IT Service Providers: Market Overview 2026
IT and digitalization dominate the public procurement market. Which services are in demand, where the opportunities lie, and how IT service providers can maximize their chances, a data-driven overview.
Read moreGuidesChecklist: Thoroughly Reviewing Tender Requirements
Missing documentation, overlooked eligibility criteria, hidden grounds for exclusion, companies that don't systematically review tender documents risk rejection. This checklist helps prevent costly mistakes.
Read moreGuidesCompetitive analysis in public procurement, how to do it
Who else bids on the same tenders? Who gets the award? How to systematically use competitive data in public procurement to increase your win chances.
Read moreGuidesAI vs. manual search: Why keyword filters don't cut it for tenders
Keyword-based search misses relevant tenders and delivers irrelevant results. We show how AI-powered matching solves the problem, with real-world examples.
Read moreGuidesFinding Public Tenders 2026: The Complete Guide
Where to find public tenders, how to spot the relevant ones and which tools speed up the process, a comprehensive guide to the German procurement market.
Read moreGuidesReleases 0.3.0 to 0.7.55: New search, AI tools and the English site
Search now understands German compound words and looks inside lots and organizations, three AI tools support the bid decision, and the public site exists in English for the first time, with market data, a glossary and 13 new articles.
Read moreChangelogAuftrag One vs. DTAD: The Honest Comparison 2026
DTAD has been on the market for over 25 years, Auftrag One bets on AI and transparent pricing. We compare both platforms factually, with all strengths and weaknesses.
Read moreGuidesAuftrag One vs. Patterno: AI Tender Search Compared
Patterno bets on EU-wide coverage, Auftrag One on German market depth and AI scoring. A factual comparison of two AI-driven tender platforms.
Read moreGuidesAuftrag One vs. Vergabepilot: Which Platform Fits Your Company?
Both platforms help search for public tenders, but with different approaches. A factual comparison of AI features, pricing and coverage.
Read moreGuidesScenario: tender research for a construction firm
An illustrative scenario shows how a construction firm can structure tender research, deadline checks and opportunity selection.
Read moreNewsScenario: IT services in public procurement
An illustrative scenario shows how an IT services firm can prepare a structured entry into public-tender work.
Read moreNewsScenario: tender research for an engineering firm
An illustrative scenario shows how an engineering firm can bring research, requirements review and competitive context into one workflow.
Read moreNewsThe German procurement market by the numbers: What our data reveals
Over 193,000 tenders, 25 industries, weekly trends. We open our market data and show where the public procurement market is headed right now.
Read moreNewsProcurement Law 2026: What's actually changing, and why it matters now
New rules for public tenders took effect in January. Lower thresholds, drastically simplified procedures and a digital overhaul, we break down what this actually means for your business.
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