TenderScout

Simple access, zero user fees

Free for bid teams.
Funded by industry sponsors.

Public tender information should be easy to reach. Browse and open official documents immediately, then create a free workspace when your team needs more.

No account neededPermanent free access

Public catalog

Search open South African tenders and open official document links directly from issuing authorities.

R0/ free access
  • ✓Search and filter open tenders
  • ✓View complete tender details
  • ✓Open official tender document links
  • ✓No account or credit card required
Browse tenders
Free accountPermanent free access

Organization workspace

Save opportunities, prepare ZIP bundles, collaborate with your team, and connect supported AI tools.

R0/ free workspace
  • ✓Save up to 100 new tenders each month
  • ✓Prepare up to 10 ZIP bundles per hour
  • ✓Invite unlimited team members
  • ✓Use authenticated MCP integrations
Create a free account

Why it is free

A small amount of honest, direct sponsorship.

TenderScout offers eight fixed sponsor placements to companies serving South African bid teams. Placements are labeled, measured, and kept separate from tender results.

See live sponsor availability

Questions, answered

No plans. No trial clock. No surprises.

Is TenderScout free to use?

Yes. Anyone can search the catalog, view tender details, and open official document links without paying or creating an account.

Why do ZIP bundles need an account?

TenderScout fetches and packages multiple files on your behalf. A free organization account protects that resource-intensive service from abuse.

Are there workspace limits?

Each organization can save up to 100 new tenders per month and prepare up to 10 ZIP bundles per hour. Team membership has no per-seat fee.

Can we connect AI tools?

Yes. Organization members can use TenderScout’s authenticated MCP server with supported OAuth-capable clients.

How does TenderScout make money?

Eight fixed, labeled industry sponsorships fund the catalog. TenderScout does not use sponsorship to rank tenders or restrict public procurement information.