A well-configured search profile — also known as TenderDNA — is the key to relevant tenders. TenderWolf uses your profile to automatically match public tenders with your business.

Why Your Search Profile Matters

Without a profile, you see all announcements — thousands per week, of which only a handful are relevant. With a well-configured profile:

You only see tenders that truly match your expertise
AI-powered matching works significantly better
You save hours of search time each week
You’ll never miss an opportunity in your market

The 6 Dimensions of a Search Profile

A search profile in TenderWolf consists of 6 dimensions. All dimensions work together via logical AND — meaning a tender must meet ALL configured criteria to appear in your results.

1. Keywords (Search Terms)

Add keywords that characterize your type of tenders:

One or more keywords per line
Fuzzy search: “school” also finds “schools”, “school furniture”, etc.
Choose where to search: title, brief description, full tender text, or specifications
Use for technical standards or specific technologies

Example: For a company specializing in solar panels, you could add keywords like “solar panels”, “PV systems”, “renewable energy”.

2. CPV Codes (European Classification)

CPV codes are the European standard for classifying products and services:

Hierarchical structure: From broad to specific categories
Inclusive/Exclusive: Choose whether you also want to include underlying codes
Essential for precise matching

Example: For ICT services, you could add codes like 72000000 (IT services) and 72212000 (Programming).

3. NUTS Codes (Geographic)

NUTS codes determine where the contract must be executed:

Geographic filtering: From European countries to regional levels
Inclusive/Exclusive: You can select broad regions or specific cities
Ideal if you only operate in certain regions

Example: A construction company in Flanders could select the NUTS codes for East Flanders and West Flanders.

4. Certifications (Construction)

For construction companies only:

Category: Type of works (plumbing, demolition, road construction, finishing work, etc.)
Class: Size of the work (no class through class 8)
Relevant if you hold specific category certifications

5. Form Types

Determine which types of procurement procedures you want to see:

Open procedures
Restricted procedures
Negotiated procedures
Framework agreements
For example: companies that only want awarded contracts can filter here

6. Authorities

Follow specific contracting entities or organizations:

Select specific municipalities, provinces, ministries, or other public institutions
Useful if you already have good relationships with certain contracting authorities

Logical AND: Everything Must Match

This is crucial: all configured dimensions are combined via logical AND. A tender appears in your results only if:

The keywords appear in it AND
The CPV codes match AND
The location (NUTS codes) is correct AND
(If applicable) the certifications are relevant AND
The form type matches AND
The contracting authority is in your selection

This means your profile can be very precise, but also restrictive. TenderWolf shows you through graphs exactly what each search profile yields, so you can refine it.

How to Set Up Your Search Profile

Step 1: Go to TenderDNA

Log in to app.tenderwolf.com
Go to My TenderWolf → TenderDNA (or Search Profiles)
Click on New Search Profile

Step 2: Add Your Dimensions

Fill in at least the keywords and/or CPV codes
Add NUTS codes if you want to filter geographically
Select other dimensions as needed
Work iteratively: see what the profile yields, then refine

Step 3: Review Your Results

The graphs visually show:

How many tenders this profile yields per month
The trend over time
Which contracting authorities appear most often
CPV codes and regions that match best

Free Help from TenderWolf

You don’t have to set up your search profile alone. TenderWolf staff members help you for free with setting up your profile:

Contact us via [email protected]
Share information about your business and expertise
A team member will help you configure the right dimensions and criteria
For each match, you’ll also see why a tender is relevant — this helps with refinement

Tips for Better Matching

Start with broad dimensions — Then refine step by step
Update regularly — Your expertise grows, your profile should too
Use the graphs — These show exactly what your profile yields
Per match: Check why a tender was included — leads to better insights
Test and refine — Note what’s relevant and what’s not, adjust your profile

How Many Search Profiles Can You Have?

Plan	Max. Search Profiles
Kostenlos	1
Standard	5
Professionell	Unlimited
Unternehmen	Unlimited

Want to know more? Check the plan comparison.

Next Step

Now that your search profile is configured, TenderWolf will automatically match new tenders every day. See how to manage your search profiles further and set up alerts.