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AusTender search, powered by AI instead of category codes
AusTender is the authoritative source of Commonwealth procurement — but its search runs on UNSPSC codes and keyword filters designed in the early 2000s. AskTender puts the same data inside your AI, searchable in plain English.
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How AusTender search works today
AusTender (tenders.gov.au) lets you search by UNSPSC category codes, keywords, agency, date range and tender status. It works, but it requires knowing the right codes (and there are thousands), configuring saved searches carefully, and accepting that your results are only as good as your filters. Miss a code and you miss a tender.
The AI alternative to UNSPSC codes
With AskTender connected to your AI, searching AusTender becomes: "Any new Defence sustainment tenders this week?" or "Federal ICT approaches to market closing in the next 30 days." Your AI understands intent — it doesn't need category codes, and it doesn't miss opportunities because of misconfigured filters.
AusTender plus all 8 state portals
AusTender covers federal procurement only. But many businesses that bid federally also bid at state level — and vice versa. AskTender merges AusTender with all eight state and territory portals, so one question covers the entire Australian government market. No more toggling between portals.
Getting started
Setup takes under 15 minutes: sign up for a free API key, connect to ChatGPT or Claude, and ask your first question. Your first 25 requests are free — no credit card, no commitment. Try searching AusTender the AI way and see what you've been missing.
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How it works
Add AskTender to ChatGPT or Claude
One-click setup guides. A 2-minute copy-paste job.
Ask for tenders in plain English
Live data from all 9 Australian government portals, in your AI.
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Frequently asked questions
Is AskTender affiliated with AusTender?+
No. AskTender is an independent service that aggregates publicly available procurement data from AusTender and other official portals. AusTender remains the authoritative source — AskTender makes it searchable in your AI.
Can I still use AusTender directly?+
Absolutely — and you should, for lodging responses. AskTender handles the searching, monitoring and analysis; AusTender remains where you submit bids.
Does AskTender cover everything on AusTender?+
AskTender covers AusTender's approaches to market and awarded contracts. For planned procurements and other AusTender-specific features, use the portal directly.
What does it cost?+
99/month flat, 25 free requests to start. AusTender itself remains free — AskTender adds the AI search layer and multi-portal coverage on top.
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