SIMAP FAQs

Question 1

What is SIMAP and how does it work?

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SIMAP is an AI-compatible Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides programmatic access to Switzerland's official public procurement data from SIMAP.ch. It enables AI assistants to search, filter, and retrieve comprehensive details on Swiss public tenders.

Question 2

What kind of public procurement data can I access through SIMAP?

Accepted Answer

You can access extensive data on Swiss public tenders, including their details, publication history, project types, and process types. The tool also allows searching and browsing various procurement code hierarchies such as CPV, BKP, NPK, and OAG, and listing Swiss cantons and public institutions.

Question 3

How can AI assistants utilize the SIMAP MCP server?

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AI assistants, like Claude, can integrate with the SIMAP MCP server to perform natural language queries. This allows them to search for tenders by keywords, dates, types, locations, or specific procurement codes, and retrieve detailed information dynamically to support various analyses or applications.

Question 4

Is SIMAP limited to specific regions or industries in Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

No, SIMAP provides access to public procurement data across all Swiss cantons. While it covers general public tenders, it also includes specific code hierarchies like BKP, NPK, and OAG for construction-related projects, making it versatile for various industries involved in public contracts.

Question 5

What are CPV, BKP, NPK, and OAG codes, and why are they important?

Accepted Answer

These are standardized coding systems used in procurement: CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) categorizes goods and services, while BKP (Building Cost Plan), NPK (Standardized Position Numbers), and OAG (Object Types) are specific to Swiss construction and object classification. SIMAP enables searching and navigating these codes to precisely identify and filter relevant tenders.

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