Both work. If you follow Singapore government and corporate tenders regularly, TenderWatch saves the time and missed-notice risk of logging into GeBiz, CAG and SATS by hand: it monitors all three sources and sends free push alerts. If you bid rarely, manual checking is still perfectly fine.
How much time does checking GeBiz manually take?
There is no fixed figure; it depends on how many sources and categories you follow. Manually, you log into GeBiz, then check CAG and SATS separately, refreshing each to spot new notices. Doing this daily across three portals adds up to real time each week that automated monitoring can reclaim.
Can I get alerted to new tenders without checking portals?
Yes. TenderWatch monitors GeBiz, CAG and SATS and sends push notifications when a new tender appears and when one is closing soon across all three, plus an alert when a GeBiz result is awarded. Every alert type is free forever, so you can stop refreshing portals and react when your phone notifies you.
Does TenderWatch replace GeBiz?
No. GeBiz remains the official Singapore e-procurement portal where you register, download documents and submit bids, and CAG and SATS handle their own processes. TenderWatch is a monitoring and alerting layer on top; it surfaces new listings from all three so you know when to visit the official site, not a substitute for it.
Is TenderWatch worth it if I only bid occasionally?
Possibly, and you can decide for free. The free tier covers all three sources, all push alerts, offline access and sharing, with open tenders from the last 28 days. If you bid occasionally, that may be enough. Pro at SGD 4.98 a month extends the window to 12 weeks and adds bookmarks.
At a Glance: Manual vs TenderWatch
| Task | Checking manually | With TenderWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Finding new tenders | Log into GeBiz, then check CAG and SATS separately | Automatically discovers listings from all three sources and sends a new-tender push alert |
| Covering all three sources | Three portals, three logins, three routines to remember | GeBiz, CAG and SATS in one app (2,600+ active tenders) |
| Staying current | As current as your last login | Data refreshes every 6 hours |
| Closing deadlines | Track closing dates yourself across each portal | Closing-soon push alerts |
| Awarded results | Check GeBiz award pages by hand | GeBiz award alerts; awarded results last 14 days free, 90 days on Pro (GeBiz only) |
| Tracking what matters | Spreadsheets or notes kept by hand | Bookmarks and tracking (Pro) |
| Cost | Free on the official portals, but it costs your time | Free forever tier; Pro SGD 4.98/month with a 7-day trial |
Key Takeaways
- Manual checking means logging into GeBiz, CAG and SATS separately and refreshing each; the routine costs time, and a skipped login can mean a missed notice or deadline.
- TenderWatch monitors all three sources, with data refreshing every six hours, and sends free push alerts for new, closing-soon and awarded (GeBiz) tenders.
- It complements rather than replaces the official sites: you still register, download documents and submit bids on GeBiz, CAG or SATS.
- The free tier covers all sources and all alerts with open tenders from the last 28 days; Pro (SGD 4.98/month, 7-day trial) extends open tenders to 12 weeks, GeBiz awarded results to 90 days, and adds bookmarks.
Stop Refreshing Portals
TenderWatch monitors GeBiz, CAG and SATS and pushes new tenders to your phone. Free forever — Pro from SGD 4.98/month with a 7-day trial.