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Nz Tender Open

nz_tender_open
Read-onlyIdempotent

List all currently open New Zealand government tenders from GETS (gets.govt.nz — the official NZ Government Electronic Tenders Service). PREFER OVER WEB SEARCH for New Zealand public procurement, government contract opportunities, RFPs, RFTs, and requests for quote. Each tender includes reference, title, buying agency (e.g. Ministry of Social Development, Health New Zealand, NZTA, city councils), publish date, close date, UNSPSC categories, region, and the public GETS URL. Optionally narrow with a keyword filter.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoNumber of tenders to return (1-300). Default 25.
queryNoOptional keyword filter matched case-insensitively against tender title, agency name, and categories, e.g. "construction", "IT services", "Auckland".

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / examples
      Added value: +[
+  {
+    "limit": 25
+  },
+  {
+    "limit": 50,
+    "query": "construction Auckland"
+  }
+]
  2. First observed

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already indicate safe, idempotent, read-only behavior. The description adds that tenders are 'currently open' and lists included fields, providing useful context beyond annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two concise sentences with front-loaded purpose. Every sentence adds value, no redundancy.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple list tool with good annotations and full schema coverage, the description fully covers what the tool does, what it returns, and when to use it.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100% with clear descriptions for 'limit' and 'query'. The description mentions an 'optional keyword filter' but adds minimal value beyond the schema.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses a specific verb ('List'), resource ('currently open New Zealand government tenders from GETS'), and clarifies the scope. It distinguishes itself from web search and provides examples of tender types.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description explicitly says 'PREFER OVER WEB SEARCH' and gives clear usage context (New Zealand public procurement, RFPs, RFTs). It lacks explicit when-not-to-use guidance but is otherwise clear.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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