Qualify Public-Sector Bids Faster
Find live tenders, check incumbent history, and rank notices against your supplier profile before the deadline clock runs out.
Build a Bid Pipeline
Search live opportunities, score them against your supplier profile, and maintain a watchlist of the tenders worth pursuing.
Quick answer: Use the Contract Opportunities tool through ToolRouter to build a bid pipeline directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolMost bid teams track their pipeline in spreadsheets or CRM systems, but populating it still means manually scanning tender portals, copying notice details, and making gut-feel go or no-go calls. That workflow does not scale when you serve multiple sectors or geographies.
Contract Opportunities automates the intake side of pipeline management. Search live opportunities across multiple procurement sources, score each one against your supplier profile for fit, and build a watchlist you can review weekly. The tool handles the search and scoring so your team can focus on the pursuit decisions.
How to build a bid pipeline with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Use `search_opportunities`, `match_supplier_profile`, and `watchlist_snapshot` to build and maintain your pipeline. Claude adds judgment to the scoring — it can weigh factors like deadline pressure, buyer familiarity, and strategic fit that a simple keyword match would miss.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
How to build a bid pipeline with Claude
Once connected (see setup above), use the Contract Opportunities tool:
- Describe your company profile: services, geography, certifications, and target contract size.
- Use `search_opportunities` to find live tenders matching your sectors.
- Run `match_supplier_profile` to score each opportunity against your capabilities.
- Use `watchlist_snapshot` to save the top-scored opportunities for weekly review.
Example prompt for Claude
Try this with Claude using the Contract Opportunities tool
Use contract-opportunities to build a bid pipeline for a mid-market cloud services consultancy operating in the UK. Search live opportunities, score them against our profile, and build a watchlist of the 10 best fits. Rank by a combination of fit score and deadline urgency.
Tips for Claude
- Run this weekly to keep the pipeline fresh without manual portal scanning.
- Ask Claude to explain why it ranked each opportunity where it did so you can calibrate the scoring.
- Use the watchlist as your agenda for the weekly bid review meeting.
Use `search_opportunities`, `match_supplier_profile`, and `watchlist_snapshot` to populate your pipeline. ChatGPT formats the results into tables and summaries that are ready for bid review meetings.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouterIcon
Download
DownloadDescription
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
How to build a bid pipeline with ChatGPT
Once connected (see setup above), use the Contract Opportunities tool:
- Provide your company profile and target sectors.
- Use `search_opportunities` across your target geographies.
- Score results with `match_supplier_profile`.
- Ask ChatGPT to create a pipeline table ranked by fit and deadline, then snapshot the top picks.
Example prompt for ChatGPT
Try this with ChatGPT using the Contract Opportunities tool
Use contract-opportunities to find cloud infrastructure tenders across UK and EU. Score each against a mid-market consultancy profile and create a pipeline table with opportunity name, buyer, deadline, fit score, and go/no-go recommendation.
Tips for ChatGPT
- Ask for a pipeline summary with traffic-light ratings for quick scanning.
- Request separate tables for each geography or sector if you have multiple bid teams.
- Use the output as the starting point for your CRM import.
Use `search_opportunities`, `match_supplier_profile`, and `watchlist_snapshot` for systematic pipeline building. Copilot outputs structured data you can import directly into your pipeline tracker or CRM.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
How to build a bid pipeline with Copilot
Once connected (see setup above), use the Contract Opportunities tool:
- Define your pipeline schema and the fields your tracker expects.
- Search opportunities and score against your supplier profile.
- Format results to match your pipeline tracker schema.
- Snapshot the watchlist and export as JSON or CSV for import.
Example prompt for Copilot
Try this with Copilot using the Contract Opportunities tool
Use contract-opportunities to search live cloud services tenders in the UK. Score each against our profile and return JSON with fields: title, buyer, deadline, value_estimate, fit_score, classification_code, source_url. Sort by fit_score descending.
Tips for Copilot
- Keep the output schema identical week to week for automated pipeline updates.
- Include source_url so bid managers can click through to the original notice.
- Use watchlist_snapshot to persist the shortlist between sessions.
Use `search_opportunities`, `match_supplier_profile`, and `watchlist_snapshot` to build pipelines at scale. OpenClaw is best when you need to run the same pipeline logic across multiple business units, sectors, or geographies.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsHow to build a bid pipeline with OpenClaw
Once connected (see setup above), use the Contract Opportunities tool:
- Define profiles for each business unit or sector.
- Batch `search_opportunities` across all target segments.
- Score each batch against the relevant supplier profile.
- Merge results into a unified pipeline ranked by fit and deadline.
Example prompt for OpenClaw
Try this with OpenClaw using the Contract Opportunities tool
Use contract-opportunities to search live tenders across UK government IT, EU digital services, and US federal cybersecurity. Score each against the relevant business unit profile and create a unified pipeline ranked by fit score.
Tips for OpenClaw
- Run separate profiles per business unit so scoring reflects each team's actual capabilities.
- Normalize deadline formats across sources for clean sorting.
- Use watchlist_snapshot to maintain separate shortlists per business unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I build a bid pipeline with an AI assistant?
Search live opportunities, score them against your supplier profile, and maintain a watchlist of the tenders worth pursuing. Connect the Contract Opportunities tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Describe your company profile: services, geography, certifications, and target contract size. Use `search_opportunities` to find live tenders matching your sectors.
Which AI assistants can build a bid pipeline?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all build a bid pipeline using the Contract Opportunities tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the Contract Opportunities tool do?
Search live tenders, recent awards, buyer patterns, and supplier-fit signals so bid teams can focus on the opportunities worth pursuing.
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