Simap Mcp Server
@Digilac
About Simap Mcp Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for interacting with simap.ch, Switzerland's public procurement platform.
Basic information
Config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"simap": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@digilac/simap-mcp"
]
}
}
}Tools
14Search public tenders on SIMAP.ch with filters by date, canton, CPV codes, and other criteria
Get detailed information about a specific tender
Search CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes by keyword or partial code number
List all Swiss cantons with their codes (useful for search filters)
Search BKP (Swiss construction cost plan) codes by keyword or number
Search NPK (standardized positions catalog) codes by keyword or number
Search OAG (object type classification) codes by keyword or number
Browse the CPV code hierarchy (shows subcategories of a parent code)
Browse the BKP code hierarchy (Swiss construction cost plan)
Browse the NPK code hierarchy (standardized positions catalog)
Browse the OAG code hierarchy (object type classification)
List Swiss public institutions (Confederation, cantons, municipalities) that publish tenders
Get the publication history for a project (corrections, awards, etc.)
Search public procurement offices by name or institution
Overview
What is Simap Mcp Server?
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides read-only access to simap.ch, Switzerland’s public procurement platform. It enables AI assistants such as Claude to search and view public tenders in Switzerland. Developed by Digilac, it requires no simap account or API key—the underlying simap API is public.
How to use Simap Mcp Server?
Install via npx -y @digilac/simap-mcp (recommended) or globally with npm install -g @digilac/simap-mcp. Configure your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Cline, Zed, etc.) with the appropriate JSON snippet from the README. Then ask your AI assistant in natural language, mentioning “in simap”—for example, “Show me new tenders published today in simap”.
Key features of Simap Mcp Server
- 14 tools for searching and browsing Swiss public procurement data.
search_tenderswith filters: text, dates, types, cantons, CPV.get_tender_detailsfor full information on a specific tender.- Browse hierarchical codes: CPV, BKP, NPK, OAG.
- List Swiss cantons and public institutions.
- Search procurement offices and publication history.
- No authentication required; uses the public simap API.
Use cases of Simap Mcp Server
- Search for current public tenders in Switzerland by keyword or category.
- Retrieve full details of a tender after discovery.
- Explore CPV, BKP, NPK, or OAG code hierarchies for classification.
- Find cantons, institutions, and procurement offices for regional searches.
- Track publication history of a project over time.
FAQ from Simap Mcp Server
What is simap.ch?
It is Switzerland’s public procurement platform, and this server provides read-only access to its public API.
Do I need a simap account or API key to use this server?
No. The simap API is public and read-only; no account or API key is required.
What are the system requirements?
Node.js ≥22 (LTS or newer) and an MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Cline, or Zed.
How is the server installed and configured?
Installation is via npx -y @digilac/simap-mcp (no global install). Add the JSON configuration snippet for your client from the README (e.g., Claude Desktop’s
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