Uso del motor de búsqueda

The TenderWolf search engine is designed to help you quickly find the right tenders. In this guide, we’ll explain all search features.

Basic Search

Simple Search

Type one or more keywords in the search bar:

software implementation

TenderWolf automatically searches:

• Title of the tender
• Description
• Specifications and attachments (text)
• CPV codes and descriptions
• Contracting authority

Multiple Terms

Use spaces to combine multiple terms. All terms must be present:

building renovation school

Finds tenders containing “building”, “renovation”, AND “school”.

Advanced Search

Exact Phrases

Use quotation marks for exact phrases:

"energy-efficient lighting"

Finds only results with this exact word combination.

OR Search

Use OR (in capitals) to search for alternatives:

software o hardware

Finds tenders with “software” OR “hardware”.

Exclusion

Use a minus sign to exclude terms:

Nube TIC

Finds ICT tenders but excludes “cloud”.

Combining Techniques

You can combine techniques:

«centro de datos» O «centro de datos» -Azure

Searching Specific Fields

CPV Codes

Search directly by CPV code:

cpv:72000000

Or a range:

cpv:72000000-72999999

Contracting Authority

Search for tenders from a specific organization:

contracting-authority:"City of Amsterdam"

Reference Number

Search by publication number:

ref:2025/S 001-000123

Smart Search Suggestions

As you type, TenderWolf shows suggestions:

• Recent searches — Your last 5 searches
• Popular terms — Frequently searched terms in your sector
• CPV suggestions — Relevant CPV codes for your search term
• Contracting authorities — Matching organization names

Click on a suggestion to apply it.

Understanding Search Results

Sorting

Results are sorted by relevance by default. You can also sort by:

• Date — Newest first
• Deadline — Closest first
• Value — Highest first
• Match Score — Best match with your profile first

Match Indicator

Each result shows a match percentage indicating how well the tender fits your profile:

Puntuación	Meaning
90-100 %	Excellent match
70-89 %	Good match
50-69 %	Possibly interesting
<50%	Less relevant

Resaltar

Your search terms are highlighted in the results so you can quickly see where the match is.

Tips for Better Search Results

1. Start Broad, Then Refine

Begin with a broad search term and use filters afterward to refine. This prevents missing tenders by being too specific.

2. Use Synonyms

Not every contracting authority uses the same terminology:

IT OR ICT OR information technology

3. Think About Variations

"software development" OR "software development" OR "software-development"

4. Check Related CPV Codes

If you search for “software”, also check which CPV codes TenderWolf suggests and add them to your profile.

5. Save Successful Searches

Does a search work well? Save it and set up an alert.

Common Issues

”No Results Found”

• Check the spelling
• Try synonyms
• Make your search less specific
• Check that your filters aren’t too strict

Too Many Results

• Add more search terms
• Use filters (region, date, value)
• Search for exact phrases with quotation marks

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Want to Know More?

Check out our guide on using filters for even more precise search results.