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Notify new BOAMP IT tenders to a Slack channel with the BOAMP API

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1. Workflow Overview

How it works • Config node for channel, keyword, limit, and empty results message • Fetches tenders from BOAMP API (public data, no API key) • Formats message with title, date, buyer, link or sends...

Best for

  • Market Research automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.slack

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by ben daamer.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Notify new BOAMP IT tenders to a Slack channel with the BOAMP API
Workflow name
Notify new BOAMP IT tenders to a Slack channel with the BOAMP API

How it works

• Config node for channel, keyword, limit, and empty-results message • Fetches tenders from BOAMP API (public data, no API key) • Formats message with title, date, buyer, link - or sends friendly "no results" message • Posts to your Slack channel

Set up steps

• Add Slack credential - ~2 min • Edit Config node (channel, keyword, limit, EMPTY_MESSAGE) • Activate the workflow

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Overview

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Sticky Note 1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Sticky Note 2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Sticky Note 3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Config

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 6 - Schedule Every 6 Hours

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 7 - Manual Trigger

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - Fetch BOAMP IT Tenders

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 9 - Format Slack Message

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 10 - Send to Slack

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.slack - slack
Config choices
Version 2.4

3. Summary Table

Workflow Notify new BOAMP IT tenders to a Slack channel with the BOAMP API
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 10
Categories Market Research
Author ben daamer
Published 28 Feb 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/13764/13764.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Notify new BOAMP IT tenders to a Slack channel with the BOAMP API do?

How it works • Config node for channel, keyword, limit, and empty results message • Fetches tenders from BOAMP API (public data, no API key) • Formats message with title, date, buyer, link or sends...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Market Research use case.