Using Filters

Filters help you find exactly what’s relevant from thousands of tenders. TenderWolf offers extensive filtering options.

Where to Find Filters

After a search, you’ll see the filter bar on the left side of your screen (desktop) or via the filter button (mobile).

Active filters are displayed as “chips” above the results. Click the X to remove a filter.

Available Filters

Status

Filter by tender status:

Publication Date

Filter by when the tender was published:

• Today
• Past week
• Past month
• Custom period (from/to)

Deadline

Filter by submission date:

• At least 1 week remaining
• At least 2 weeks remaining
• At least 1 month remaining
• Custom period

Region

Filter by geographic location:

• Country — Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, EU
• Region/Province — Flanders, Wallonia, North Holland, etc.
• Municipality — Specific municipality/municipalities
• Radius — Within X km of an address

Contract Value

Filter by estimated or stated value:

• €0 - €50,000
• €50,000 - €140,000
• €140,000 - €500,000
• €500,000 - €1,000,000
• €1,000,000+
• Custom range

Procedure Type

Filter by procurement procedure:

• Open Procedure — Everyone can submit
• Restricted Procedure — First selection, then submission
• Negotiated Procedure with Publication — Negotiation with selected parties
• Competitive Dialogue with Negotiation
• Competitive Dialogue
• Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
• Framework Agreement

Contracting Authority

Filter by type or specific organization:

Type of Authority:

• Central government
• Regional government
• Local government
• Public institution
• Utility
• Other

Specific Organization: Search and select specific contracting authorities.

CPV Codes

Filter by CPV classification:

1. Type a search term or code
2. Select relevant codes
3. Choose whether you want to include subcodes

Source

Filter by publication platform:

• TED (European)
• TenderNed (Netherlands)
• e-Procurement (Belgium)
• Procurement Calendar
• Other

Combining Filters

All filters work additively (AND logic): the more filters you apply, the more specific the results.

Example: You’re looking for ICT tenders in Flanders, €100,000+, with a deadline of at least 2 weeks:

1. Search term: ICT
2. Filter Region: Flanders
3. Filter Value: €100,000+
4. Filter Deadline: At least 2 weeks remaining

Saving Filters

You can save your filter settings as part of a search:

1. Set your filters
2. Click on Save Search
3. Give it a name, e.g., “ICT Flanders >€100k”
4. Your filters are saved together

Common Filter Combinations

”New Opportunities in My Region”

• Status: Open
• Publication Date: Past week
• Region: [Your region]

“Large Contracts with Time”

• Value: €500,000+
• Deadline: At least 1 month remaining

”Quick Wins”

• Value: €0 - €140,000
• Type: Open Procedure
• Deadline: At least 2 weeks remaining

Tips

1. Start with fewer filters — You can always refine more
2. Check the number of results — No results? Remove filters
3. Save working combinations — Save time on repeated use
4. Reset periodically — Click “Clear all filters” for a fresh start

Want to Know More?

Learn how to save and manage searches.