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Peter Foster 6ca3e9c576 fix: clean Apply Now URLs and disable TED demo scraper

- Strip tracking query params from find_tender URLs (?origin=SearchResults)
- Disable TED EU scraper (requires browser automation, was using demo data)
- Update 220 find_tender database records with clean URLs
- Delete 4 TED demo records from database
- Add URL_FIX_SUMMARY.md documentation

All 615 tenders now have direct links to tender detail pages.
Fixes Apply Now button UX issue.

2026-02-15 13:18:50 +00:00

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TenderRadar Apply Now Button - Fix Complete

Date: 2026-02-15
Status: ✅ FIXED

Summary

Fixed "Apply Now" button URLs for 615 tenders across 5 data sources. All URLs now link directly to tender detail pages instead of search portals.

Changes Made

1. Find a Tender (220 tenders)

Fixed: Removed tracking query parameters from URLs
Before: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013656-2026?origin=SearchResults&p=1
After: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013656-2026
Files: scrapers/find-tender.js, database updated

2. TED EU (4 demo records)

Fixed: Disabled scraper using hardcoded demo data
Status: Requires browser automation (Playwright/Puppeteer)
Action: Deleted 4 demo records, documented for future
Files: scrapers/ted-eu.js rewritten with documentation

3. Other Sources (Already Working)

These were already correct - no changes needed:

contracts_finder (364 tenders)
etendersni (11 tenders)
pcs_scotland (10 tenders)
sell2wales (10 tenders)

Database State After Fix

Total tenders: 615
All URLs validated: ✅
No broken URLs: ✅
No tracking parameters (except legitimate notice IDs): ✅

Files Modified

scrapers/find-tender.js - Strip query params
scrapers/ted-eu.js - Disabled with documentation
Database - 220 find_tender records cleaned, 4 TED records deleted

Backups Created

scrapers/find-tender.js.bak

Testing Completed

✅ Verified all source URL patterns
✅ Checked for invalid/broken URLs
✅ Confirmed query parameters removed from find_tender
✅ Validated notice IDs in other sources

Result

Users clicking "Apply Now" will now land directly on tender detail pages for all 615 active tenders.

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