generate_bid_no_bid_memo · EPC Tender Screening MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_bid_no_bid_memo does on EPC Tender Screening MCP

AI agents use generate_bid_no_bid_memo to create or update resources in EPC Tender Screening MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your EPC Tender Screening MCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why generate_bid_no_bid_memo needs a policy

This tool creates a new advisory document (a bid/no-bid memo) based on inputs (tender requirements and company profile). This is a reversible write operation—the memo can be discarded, replaced, or edited. It has minimal blast radius: if an AI agent misuses it, the worst outcome is generating an inaccurate advisory memo, which a human can review and discard before acting on it.

From the tool's definition Tool 'generate_bid_no_bid_memo' produces an advisory memo document as output. The description indicates it 'Generate[s]' a memo, which is a document creation/writing action. No data deletion, external execution, financial commitments, or code execution occurs.

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Verdict

generate_bid_no_bid_memo Rate-limited

generate_bid_no_bid_memo stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "generate_bid_no_bid_memo": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_bid_no_bid_memo_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about generate_bid_no_bid_memo

What does the generate_bid_no_bid_memo tool do? +

Generate advisory bid/no-bid memo from tender requirements and company profile. It is categorised as a Write tool in the EPC Tender Screening MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_bid_no_bid_memo? +

Register the EPC Tender Screening MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_bid_no_bid_memo: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches EPC Tender Screening MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_bid_no_bid_memo? +

generate_bid_no_bid_memo is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit generate_bid_no_bid_memo? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the generate_bid_no_bid_memo rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block generate_bid_no_bid_memo completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for generate_bid_no_bid_memo. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides generate_bid_no_bid_memo? +

generate_bid_no_bid_memo is provided by the EPC Tender Screening MCP server (shiverion/epc-tender-screening-mcp-showcase). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.