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Ian Makgill

Ian Makgill

Articles by Ian Makgill (49)

More German Sources: Research, Defence and Development

More German Sources: Research, Defence and Development

We're continuing to deepen our German coverage with eight new sources, and this batch is a strong one. We've added procurement portals from some of Germany's most important institutions. The

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The Space Economy Is Booming, and It's Creating Procurement Opportunities You Might Not Expect

The Space Economy Is Booming, and It's Creating Procurement Opportunities You Might Not Expect

The global space economy hit $613 billion in 2024 and is on course to pass the trillion-dollar mark within the next decade. That trajectory is reshaping not just how we think about space, but who g

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Why AI Makes Data Quality Matter More, Not Less

Why AI Makes Data Quality Matter More, Not Less

AI has made it remarkably easy to build procurement search tools. With the right prompt and a few open data sources, anyone can put together a working tool in a matter of hours. If you need to moni

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Our data quality robot is busy

Our data quality robot is busy

We've built a new robot.Our data quality robot checks all our notices on every run we do. And we'll be publishing the results of our data gathering for everyone to see.

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New sub-national sources for Germany

New sub-national sources for Germany

13 New German Procurement Sources Now Live

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Tabs are gone

Tabs are gone

Our old tabs are gone. Whilst they guided users across their searches, they were clunky to navigate - swapping a tab meant having to build a new

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What Happens to American Suppliers If Europe Starts Closing Doors?

What Happens to American Suppliers If Europe Starts Closing Doors?

The EU's Anti-Coercion Instrument gives Brussels a powerful new tool: the ability to exclude companies from unfriendly nations from public procurement across all member states. While designed with

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New Sources for Austria & Germany

New Sources for Austria & Germany

We've been working hard on the DACH region. In November we added twenty new Austrian sources including sources for the Tirol, Vienna and Salzburg. Just befor

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New search tools: Strict search

New search tools: Strict search

We've added a new "Strict search" toggle to keyword filtering. When enabled, your results will only include opportunities that contain your search terms, while still being smart about it. St

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Making tender searches easier

Making tender searches easier

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How to win government tenders and contracts in France

How to win government tenders and contracts in France

Regulatory Framework Governing Public Procurement Transposition of EU Directives France's public procurement system operates under Directive 2014/24/EU, transposed into nati

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Christmas deadlines 2025, fewer Christmas tenders but at what cost?

Christmas deadlines 2025, fewer Christmas tenders but at what cost?

5 years ago I started publishing our "Christmas Grinch" series. Essentially all we did was name names and point fingers at the procurement villains wh

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Better context for users: adding lozenges to your searches

Better context for users: adding lozenges to your searches

We've added new context for customers typing into our search boxes. A long list of search terms can be hard for users to make sense of. We also wanted to add extra search context for our customers.

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United Kingdom, a glossary for government procurement

United Kingdom, a glossary for government procurement

Below we outline some of the most commonly used terms for procurement in the United Kingdom.Procedures

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What are CPV codes and why do they matter?

What are CPV codes and why do they matter?

IntroductionIn the complex world of public procurement, clarity and standardization are paramount. The European Union (EU) has developed a system known as Comm

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France, a glossary for government procurement

France, a glossary for government procurement

Below we outline some of the most commonly used terms for procurement in France.Procedures

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Germany, a glossary for government procurement

Germany, a glossary for government procurement

Below we outline some of the most commonly used terms for procurement in Germany.ProceduresOffenes Verfahre

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Spain, a glossary for government procurement

Spain, a glossary for government procurement

Glossary of Public Procurement Terms in SpainProceduresProcedimiento Abierto: Open Procedu

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Italy, a glossary for government procurement

Italy, a glossary for government procurement

Glossary of Public Procurement Terms in ItalyProceduresProcedura Aperta: Open Procedure

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Netherlands, a glossary for government procurement

Netherlands, a glossary for government procurement

Glossary of Public Procurement Terms in the NetherlandsProceduresOpenbare Procedure: Open

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Norway, a glossary for government procurement

Norway, a glossary for government procurement

Glossary of Public Procurement Terms in NorwayProceduresÅpen Anbudskonkurranse: Open Proce

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Sweden, a glossary for government procurement

Sweden, a glossary for government procurement

Glossary of Public Procurement Terms in SwedenProceduresÖppen Upphandling: Open Procedure<

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Denmark, a glossary for government procurement

Denmark, a glossary for government procurement

Glossary of Public Procurement Terms in DenmarkProceduresOffentligt Udbud: Open Procedure<

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Portugal, a glossary for government procurement

Portugal, a glossary for government procurement

Glossary of Public Procurement Terms in PortugalProceduresProcedimento Aberto: Open Proced

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How to search by keyword

How to search by keyword

Searching by keyword is easy using Open Opportunities.

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How to search by exact keyword

How to search by exact keyword

To get more control of your search you can add some extra features. If you haven't read our guidance on how to search by keyword already, it might help to

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How to search by buyer

How to search by buyer

Searching for a specific buyer is easy using Open Opportunities.

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How to search by category

How to search by category

You can easily search by types of opportunity using our category search. Every item in our database has been given a classification, that means that you can search by across all of our tende

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How to search by language

How to search by language

Looking for opportunities in a specific language is easy with Open Opportunities.

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How to search by country

How to search by country

Looking for opportunities by country or continent is easy with Open Opportunities.

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How to create a saved search

How to create a saved search

Saved searches are searches that you can repeat again and again, creating one is easy in Open Opportunities.

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How to delete a saved search

How to delete a saved search

Deleting an old search you no longer want to use is simple with Open Opportunities.

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How to load a saved search

How to load a saved search

Saved searches are searches that you can repeat again and again, creating one is easy in Open Opportunities.

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How to search by supplier

How to search by supplier

Searching for a specific supplier is easy using Open Opportunities.

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Download attachments within OpenOpps

Download attachments within OpenOpps

How much do you hate the digital obstacle course that is part of qualifying bids? The real data that bidders need is hidden in the specification docs but these can't be

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A flurry of new sources

A flurry of new sources

We're adding new sources at a gallop. In September we added fourteen new sources, including grants from Australia, data from Bahrain, two new sources in the Nordics, a new NATO source and ye

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New user interface feature: Country collections

New user interface feature: Country collections

Users can now create their own groups of countries in Open Opportunities. If you're responsible for selling into a specific market, whether that's EMEA or DACH or the Nordics it can be bothe

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USA Expansion: Opportunities in 4 new states

USA Expansion: Opportunities in 4 new states

We've just added four new states to our USA opportunity data. Welcome to the Open Opportunities family Montana, New Mexico, Iowa and Delaware. Users can now search for contract and tender opportuni

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How to win government contracts in Slovenia

How to win government contracts in Slovenia

Winning Government Contracts in Slovenia: A Comprehensive GuideNavigating Slovenian public procurement requires understanding local laws, registration requirements, documentation needs,

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300+ US Tenders Monthly: New Sources for Bid Success

300+ US Tenders Monthly: New Sources for Bid Success

Building on our March announcement of 126 new data sources, we're excited to unveil our latest expansion of US procurement coverage.

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How to win government contracts in Uruguay

How to win government contracts in Uruguay

Navigating Government Procurement in Uruguay: A Strategic Guide for Foreign CompaniesUruguay offers considerable public procurement opportunities across sectors such as infrastructure, r

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Sell to the USA: We Have Added 126 New Sources

Sell to the USA: We Have Added 126 New Sources

Breaking into the American market is a goal for many businesses, and we've got exciting news that could help you achieve just that. We've recently added 126 new data sources, opening up more opport

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How to win government contracts and tenders in China

How to win government contracts and tenders in China

Navigating Government Procurement in China: Strategies for Success Under Evolving Trade PoliciesSecuring government contracts in China offers considerable opportunities but also presents

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How to win government contracts and tenders in Japan

How to win government contracts and tenders in Japan

Navigating Government Procurement in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide for Foreign CompaniesJapan’s government procurement market represents a substantial opportunity for foreign businesses,

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How to win government contracts and tenders in India

How to win government contracts and tenders in India

Winning Government Contracts in India: Navigating Trade Policies, Registrations, and DocumentationThe Indian government's annual expenditure on public procurement exceeds ₹40 lakh crore

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How to win government contracts and tenders in Italy

How to win government contracts and tenders in Italy

Navigating Government Contracting in Italy: A Comprehensive GuideItaly’s public procurement sector presents significant business opportunities, though navigating its legal and administra

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How to win government contracts and tenders in South Korea

How to win government contracts and tenders in South Korea

Navigating Government Contracting in South Korea: Policies, Registration Procedures, and Strategic InsightsSouth Korea offers significant opportunities for foreign firms seeking public p

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How to win government contracts and tenders in Australia

Navigating Government Procurement in Australia: Strategies for SuccessRecent reforms across Australia's government procurement frameworks have introduced significant opportunities, addin

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How to win government contracts and tenders in Brazil

Navigating Government Contracting in Brazil: A Comprehensive Guide for BusinessesBrazil’s public procurement landscape provides substantial opportunities for businesses prepared to navig

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