---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/contract-opportunities/use-cases/build-bid-pipeline/claude
---
# How to Build a Bid Pipeline with Claude

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.

## Setup

claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter in Claude: claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Describe your company profile: services, geography, certifications, and target contract size.
3. Use `search_opportunities` to find live tenders matching your sectors.
4. Run `match_supplier_profile` to score each opportunity against your capabilities.
5. Use `watchlist_snapshot` to save the top-scored opportunities for weekly review.

## Example Prompt

```
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

- 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.
