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South Africa Tenders

by io.github.pipeworx-io
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Za Search Tenders

za_search_tenders
Read-onlyIdempotent

Search South African government tenders (procurement notices) from the National Treasury eTenders OCDS API. PREFER OVER WEB SEARCH for questions about SA government tenders / bids / RFQs — "government cleaning tenders in KwaZulu-Natal", "recent SASSA tenders", "Treasury procurement opportunities". Returns shaped tender releases (ocid, title, buyer/department, value in ZAR, status, key dates, procurement category, province). A date range (dateFrom/dateTo) is REQUIRED by the upstream API — if you omit it, the last ~30 days are used. Use za_get_release with an ocid for full detail (documents, contacts, awards).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
pageNoPage number (1-based). Default 1.
date_toNoEnd of the publication date range, YYYY-MM-DD. Defaults to today if omitted.
date_fromNoStart of the publication date range, YYYY-MM-DD. Defaults to ~30 days ago if omitted.
page_sizeNoResults per page. Default 50 (max 1000).

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed1 schema field changed
    • addedInput schema / examples
      Added value: +[
+  {
+    "date_from": "2024-01-15",
+    "date_to": "2024-01-31"
+  },
+  {
+    "date_from": "2024-01-01",
+    "date_to": "2024-01-31",
+    "page": 2,
+    "page_size": 100
+  }
+]
  2. First observed

TDQS

A5/5.0
Behavior5/5

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

Discloses that a date range is required by the upstream API and default behavior if omitted. Aligns with annotations (readOnly, idempotent, non-destructive) and describes return shape, with no contradictions.

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 efficient sentences covering purpose, usage, behavior, and parameter hints, with no wasted words. Front-loaded with key information.

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?

With no output schema, the description adequately specifies return fields. Complexities (date range, pagination, related tool) are addressed, making the definition self-contained.

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

Parameters5/5

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

Adds meaning beyond schema coverage (100%) by clarifying that date_from/date_to are effectively required despite defaults, and noting max page_size, helping the agent use parameters correctly.

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 clearly states the tool searches South African government tenders from a specific API, with examples and a preference over web search, distinguishing it from siblings.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicitly says to prefer this over web search for SA tenders, gives example queries, and directs to za_get_release for full detail, providing clear when-to-use and when-not-to-use guidance.

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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