# Tenders API | Etimad Tenders API Alternative | Saudi Government Tenders API

> Comprehensive API for accessing Saudi government tender data from Etimad platform. Reliable and efficient alternative to Etimad Tenders API with advanced features for developers and organizations.

## Etimad Saudi Government Tenders API

Complete solution for programmatic access to tender data

The most comprehensive API for accessing Saudi government tender data from the Etimad platform. An advanced and reliable solution that provides developers and organizations with extensive capabilities to integrate tender data into their systems with guaranteed stability and high performance.

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## The Most Comprehensive Tenders API

*Overview*

Advanced API that enables developers to access Saudi government tender data with ease and high reliability, providing comprehensive support for all integration needs.

- **Access to Tenders Data**: Use the /tenders endpoint to retrieve detailed information about tenders, including deadlines, statuses, and issuing agencies, with advanced filtering and sorting capabilities
- **Filter Reference Data**: The /filters endpoint provides lists of cities, regions, and other entities that can be used as parameters to refine tender searches
- **System Health Check**: The /live endpoint ensures that the API is operational and ready for integration
- **Auth Verification**: Retrieve account information or check authentication status via the /account endpoint

## Why Choose Our API?

*Benefits*

Advanced and reliable solutions for accessing government tender data

- **Real-Time Data Access**: Get the latest government tenders directly from the Etimad platform with accurate, daily updates
- **Advanced Filtering**: Narrow down tenders by region, city, status, deadline, agency, and more with precision
- **Easy Integration**: Simple, secure REST API endpoints ready to plug into your app, dashboard, or CRM
- **Reliable Infrastructure**: Built with high-availability and health check endpoints to ensure minimal downtime

## How Can You Use the API?

*Use Cases*

Diverse solutions for businesses and developers

- **ERP & Procurement Systems**: Integrate tender data into internal ERP or procurement platforms to track opportunities in real time
- **CRM Enrichment**: Use tender data to enrich your CRM and qualify leads based on current or past government tenders
- **Market Intelligence Tools**: Build dashboards and analytics tools using API data to monitor market activity and trends
- **Notification Systems**: Create Slack, WhatsApp, or email bots that notify your sales or business team about relevant tenders

## Integration Ecosystem

*Integrations*

You can easily integrate the Tenders Alerts API with popular platforms

- **Zapier Integration**: Automate workflows using Zapier to connect tendersalerts.com to over 5,000 apps
- **Make (Integromat)**: Use Make to build complex scenarios where tender data triggers custom workflows
- **Salesforce & HubSpot**: Enrich deals or contacts in your CRM with active tenders issued in their regions or industries
- **Custom Backend Apps**: Developers can use our REST API directly in Laravel, Django, Node.js, or any backend framework

## Tender Specification Documents & BoQ (Quantity Tables)

*Advanced Features*

Advanced features for accessing documents and structured data

- **TSD Document Access**: You can now retrieve the official Tender Specification Document (TSD) directly via a signed URL
- **Quantity Tables**: The API now includes quantity tables as structured nested arrays
- **Agency Contact Information**: Each tender now provides contact details of the responsible person from the issuing agency

## How to Get Started with the API

*Getting Started*

Simple steps to get your API key and start developing

- **Register**: Register at tendersalerts.com to get an account
- **Define Your Needs**: Select the activities and add-ons you need using the pricing calculator
- **Request a Quote**: Contact us via WhatsApp to get a custom quotation
- **Payment & Subscribe**: Complete the payment to subscribe to the service
- **Receive API Key**: Get your API key and start developing

## Support & Contact

*Support*

Our support team is available to help you

- **API Support Group**: Reach our team instantly via WhatsApp
- **Documentation Help**: Email us for technical help or endpoint clarifications

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## Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about the API

- **What is Tenders Alerts API?**: It's the first and only API that allows access to Saudi government tender data from the Etimad platform programmatically.
- **How can I get an API key?**: Register at tendersalerts.com then contact us via WhatsApp to get an API key.
- **What endpoints are available?**: Main endpoints are /tenders for tenders, /filters for filter data, /live for health check, and /account for account information.
- **Can I get tender documents?**: Yes, you can retrieve Tender Specification Documents (TSD) via secure signed URLs.
- **Are quantity tables available?**: Yes, quantity tables are available as structured nested arrays for easy analysis and processing.
- **What support options are available?**: You can contact us via WhatsApp for instant support or email for technical assistance.

## Webhooks for Instant Updates

*Real-time Notifications*

Get instant notifications when tenders you're following are updated with guaranteed security and reliability

- **Real-time Notifications**: The system sends webhook notifications to your endpoint when tenders you're following are updated
- **HMAC SHA256 Signature**: All notifications include an HMAC SHA256 signature in the X-Webhook-Signature header for authenticity verification
- **Batched Updates**: Multiple updates to the same tender are consolidated into a single notification (default 15 minutes, configurable)
- **Retry Policy**: 3 automatic retries with exponential backoff (1s, 2s, 4s) and 10 seconds timeout per request

## Access Proposal Data

*Proposals & Awards*

Get detailed information about submitted proposals and awards for each tender

- **Competitor Data**: Vendor name, technical match status, submitted price, and awarding value
- **Awarded Proposals**: Filter winning proposals only with complete award details
- **Credit System**: One credit is charged per tender based on the actual number of proposals

## Credit Management & Usage

*Credit System*

Track credit usage and manage monthly consumption limits

- **New Tenders Credits**: Monthly credits for recent tenders (less than 3 days old) that auto-renew
- **Past Tenders Credits**: Credits for older tenders (more than 3 days old) purchased once
- **Proposal Credits**: Separate credits for accessing proposal and award data
- **Usage Tracking**: The /credits endpoint provides remaining balance and renewal date information

## Calculate Your API Usage Cost

*Pricing Calculator*

Use the interactive calculator to estimate the cost of accessing tender data based on your needs

New Tenders

Tenders published within the last 3 days - yearly pricing

Past Tenders

Older tenders (more than 3 days old) - one-time pricing

Add-ons

Calculate Cost

Calculation Results

## Secure API Access

*Authentication & Security*

Authentication methods and security best practices for secure integration

- **Bearer Token Authentication**: Use your API key in the Authorization header to access all endpoints
- **HMAC Signature for Webhooks**: Verify notification authenticity using hash_hmac('sha256', rawBody, webhookSecret)
- **Best Practices**: Never share your API key, always use HTTPS, and verify signatures

## Access Tender Attachments

*Attachments & Documents*

Download tender documents and attachments via secure signed URLs

- **Signed URLs**: All attachments are available via AWS S3 signed URLs for security
- **Limited Validity**: URLs are valid for 7 days (10080 minutes) from the time of request
- **File Types**: Quantity tables, evaluation criteria, reports, blueprints, and more