# Etimad Tenders API | Tenders Alerts API Documentation

## Etimad Tenders API | Tenders Alerts API Documentation

The **Tenders Alerts API** is a core feature of the [tendersalerts.com](https://tendersalerts.com) platform, which aggregates [government tenders from Saudi Arabia](https://tendersalerts.com) through the Etimad platform. This documentation serves as a comprehensive guide for developers looking to integrate the API into their systems or applications.  

Unlike the non-existent official Etimad Tenders API, **[Tenders Alerts API](https://tendersalerts.com/en/tenders-api) is the first solution that makes it possible to access Saudi governmental tenders programmatically**, offering developers and organizations a reliable alternative for integrating tender data into their workflows.


## Use of Tenders API

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- **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.  
<Icon icon="material-outline-label"/> [Retrieve a list of tenders.](https://docs.tendersalerts.com/retrieve-a-list-of-tenders-12818631e0.md)

- **Filter Reference Data**: The `/filters` endpoint provides lists of cities, regions, and other entities that can be used as parameters to refine tender searches.  
<Icon icon="material-outline-label"/> [Retrieve filterable data by model.](https://docs.tendersalerts.com/retrieve-filterable-data-by-model-12815014e0.md)

- **System Health Check**: The `/live` endpoint ensures that the API is operational and ready for integration.  
<Icon icon="material-outline-label"/> [Check if the API is live.](https://docs.tendersalerts.com/check-if-the-api-is-live-12818885e0.md)

- **Auth Verification**: Retrieve account information or check authentication status via the `/account` endpoint.  
<Icon icon="material-outline-label"/> [Retrieve account details.](https://docs.tendersalerts.com/retrieve-account-details-12818888e0.md)

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## Getting Started

To begin using the API, register at [tendersalerts.com](https://tendersalerts.com) to obtain your API key.

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  Register on [tendersalerts.com](https://tendersalerts.com) then contact us through [WhatsApp here](https://wa.me/971585350399) to get an API key if you don’t have one.
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## Benefits of Using the API

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

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

You can easily integrate the Tenders Alerts API with popular platforms:

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  <Card title="Zapier Integration">
    Automate workflows using Zapier to connect tendersalerts.com to over 5,000 apps.
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    <Icon icon="material-outline-check_circle"/> No-code automation for notifications or CRM actions.
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  <Card title="Make (Integromat)">
    Use Make to build complex scenarios where tender data triggers custom workflows.
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    <Icon icon="material-outline-check_circle"/> Drag-and-drop builder, ideal for agencies and SMEs.
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  <Card title="Salesforce & HubSpot">
    Enrich deals or contacts in your CRM with active tenders issued in their regions or industries.
    <br/>
    <Icon icon="material-outline-check_circle"/> Support for both native and custom object mappings.
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  <Card title="Custom Backend Apps">
    Developers can use our REST API directly in Laravel, Django, Node.js, or any backend framework.
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    <Icon icon="material-outline-check_circle"/> Full control and extensibility.
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## Tender Specification Documents & BoQ (Quantity Tables)

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  <Card title="TSD Document Access">
    You can now retrieve the official **Tender Specification Document (TSD)** directly via a signed URL.  
    <Icon icon="material-outline-description"/> This enables secure programmatic access to original tender documents for download or further processing.
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  <Card title="Quantity Tables">
    The API now includes **quantity tables** as structured nested arrays.  
    <Icon icon="material-outline-table_chart"/> This makes it easier to parse, analyze, and integrate tender requirements into your own systems.
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  <Card title="Agency Contact Information">
    Each tender now provides **contact details** of the responsible person from the issuing agency.  
    <Icon icon="material-outline-contact_phone"/> This allows faster communication and direct clarification with the tender owner.
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## Support & Contact

If you have any questions or need help, we’re here for you.

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  <Card title="API Support Group" href="https://wa.me/971585350399">
    <Icon icon="material-outline-support"/> Reach our team instantly via WhatsApp.
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  <Card title="Documentation Help" href="mailto:support@tendersalerts.com">
    <Icon icon="material-outline-description"/> Email us for technical help or endpoint clarifications.
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We encourage you to explore this documentation thoroughly to maximize your understanding and utilization of the API. Should you have any questions, contact our support team anytime.