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Browsing Tenders

Navigate the procurement marketplace and find opportunities

Updated 2025-01-153 min read

Browsing Tenders

The Opportunities page is your gateway to government procurement. Learn how to efficiently browse and find relevant tenders.

The Opportunities Interface

When you open Opportunities, you'll see:

  • Filter Panel (left) - Narrow results by various criteria
  • Opportunity List (center) - Browse matching opportunities
  • Detail Panel (right) - View full details of selected opportunity

Opportunity Cards

Each opportunity card displays key information:

FieldDescription
TitleOfficial tender name
DepartmentIssuing government organization
ValueEstimated contract value (when available)
Closing DateSubmission deadline
StatusOpen, Closing Soon, Closed, Awarded
LocationGeographic requirements
CategoryProcurement classification

Tip

Click any opportunity card to see full details in the right panel without leaving the list.

Sorting Options

Sort the opportunity list by:

  • Relevance - Best match to your profile and past activity
  • Closing Date - Soonest deadlines first
  • Posted Date - Newest opportunities first
  • Value - Highest value first
  • Department - Alphabetically by issuing organization

Status Indicators

Opportunities show visual status indicators:

StatusIndicatorMeaning
OpenGreen badgeAccepting submissions
Closing SoonOrange badgeLess than 7 days remaining
ClosedGray badgeSubmission deadline passed
AwardedBlue badgeContract has been awarded

Warning

Pay attention to "Closing Soon" indicators. Allow time for analysis and proposal preparation.

Quick Actions

Hover over any opportunity to access quick actions:

  • Star - Save to your list
  • Analyze - Start bid analysis
  • Share - Send to colleague
  • Hide - Remove from your view

Viewing Full Details

Click an opportunity to see complete information:

Overview Tab

  • Full description
  • Key dates and deadlines
  • Contact information
  • Submission instructions

Documents Tab

  • Attached RFP documents
  • Amendments and addenda
  • Supporting files
  • Download options

Activity Tab

  • Your team's interactions
  • Related analyses
  • Notes and comments
  • Status history

Similar Tab

  • Related opportunities
  • Historical similar tenders
  • Suggested opportunities

Pagination

The opportunity list loads results in pages:

  • Default: 20 opportunities per page
  • Use page controls at bottom to navigate
  • Or enable infinite scroll in Settings

Refreshing Data

Opportunities update automatically, but you can:

  • Click Refresh to check for new opportunities
  • Pull down to refresh on mobile
  • Last update time shown in the toolbar

Keyboard Navigation

Navigate efficiently with keyboard shortcuts:

KeyAction
/ Move through list
EnterOpen selected opportunity
SSave/unsave opportunity
AStart analysis
EscapeClose detail panel

List vs. Grid View

Toggle between display modes:

  • List View - Compact, shows more opportunities
  • Grid View - Cards with more detail visible

Click the view toggle in the toolbar to switch.

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