TED (Tenders Electronic Daily)
The online portal of the OJEU Supplement where all above-threshold EU procurement notices are published. Covers contract notices, award notices, and prior information notices across all 27 member states.
In Detail
Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) is the online platform managed by the Publications Office of the European Union that serves as the central repository for all above-threshold EU procurement notices. TED publishes approximately 700,000 procurement notices per year, representing an estimated EUR 670 billion in contract value across all 27 EU member states plus EEA countries and other participating states. The platform covers the full lifecycle of procurement: prior information notices (PINs), contract notices, award notices, modification notices, and corrigenda.
TED underwent a major modernization in 2022-2023 with the launch of the new TED platform (replacing the legacy interface) and the mandatory adoption of eForms as the data standard for notice submission. The new platform provides improved search functionality, structured data access through APIs, and better support for data analytics. TED data is also available as open data through bulk downloads and the TED Open Data portal, enabling third-party platforms and researchers to build services on top of the official procurement data.
As the single point of cross-border procurement transparency in the EU, TED plays a fundamental role in the functioning of the internal market for public contracts. It ensures that suppliers in any member state can discover and compete for public contracts throughout the EU, promoting competition, value for money, and economic integration. For procurement intelligence platforms like TenderRadar, TED is a primary data source — though supplemented by national portal data for below-threshold contracts and notices published only domestically.
Practical Context
How it works in practice
Procurement professionals interact with TED in different ways depending on their role. Contracting authorities use TED (through the eNotices submission system or integrated national platforms) to publish notices that meet their legal obligations. Suppliers use TED's search and alert features to discover opportunities, though many prefer to use third-party platforms like TenderRadar that combine TED data with national portal data and add AI-powered matching, filtering, and analytics. Policy makers and researchers use TED's open data to analyze procurement spending patterns, monitor competition levels, and evaluate the impact of procurement reforms across the EU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TED free to use?
Yes. TED is a free public service provided by the European Union. There is no charge to search for notices, set up email alerts, download data, or access the API. Publication of notices by contracting authorities is also free. This open access is fundamental to the EU's transparency and competition objectives.
How often is TED updated?
TED publishes new notices every day (Monday through Friday). Notices are typically published within 48 hours of receipt if the contracting authority has published nationally first, or within five calendar days otherwise. The platform processes and validates notices continuously, and the search index is updated with each publication cycle.
Can I access TED data programmatically?
Yes. TED provides a search API and bulk data downloads in structured formats. The data follows the eForms standard for recent notices and legacy Standard Form structures for historical data. The TED Open Data portal provides additional datasets and documentation. Third-party platforms like TenderRadar build on this data to provide enhanced search, matching, and analytics capabilities.
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