Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers about tender analysis, bid writing, and AI automation for UK, EU, and global public procurement.
What exactly does Lucius AI do?
Lucius AI is an AI-powered bid analyst that reads full RFPs, tenders, and contracts — extracting every mandatory requirement, flagging commercial risks (penalty clauses, liability traps, unbillable costs), generating compliance matrices, and drafting citation-backed proposals in your company's writing style.
Is this just ChatGPT with a different UI?
No. Unlike ChatGPT, Lucius AI accepts full PDF uploads (500+ pages), understands procurement-specific language and contract frameworks (JCT, NEC4, FIDIC, GCC, JBCC), auto-generates compliance matrices, and has a built-in commercial risk engine. See our detailed comparison at ailucius.com/compare/lucius-ai-vs-chatgpt.
What is the best AI tool for analysing tenders and RFPs?
For forensic risk analysis and compliance-first bid writing, Lucius AI is purpose-built. It finds problems before you write — penalty clauses, compliance gaps, and disqualification risks. For content library management, tools like Loopio are strong. For fast generative drafts, AutogenAI is an option. Compare them at ailucius.com/compare/lucius-ai-vs-bid-software.
How does Lucius AI compare to mytender.io and AutogenAI?
mytender.io focuses on AI-powered first drafts and team collaboration. AutogenAI focuses on generative proposal drafting at speed. Lucius AI focuses on forensic document analysis — finding risks, compliance gaps, and liability traps before you start writing. Different strengths for different needs. Full comparison at ailucius.com/compare/lucius-ai-vs-bid-software.
Which countries and platforms do you support?
We support UK, EU, USA, Australia, and Middle East procurement. This includes Contracts Finder, TED (EU Tenders Electronic Daily), SAM.gov, G-Cloud, NHS frameworks, and local authority tenders. You can configure target countries, CPV codes, languages, and exclusions.
Will Lucius AI replace our bid writers?
No. Lucius AI is a copilot, not a replacement. It saves your team hours on forensic analysis, compliance extraction, and first drafts so senior people can focus on strategy, win theming, and fine-tuning.
How is our data stored and secured?
Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share data with third parties, we don't train on customer documents, and you can delete your data at any time. Lucius AI is SOC2 Type II ready. See ailucius.com/trust for full security details.
What does pricing look like?
Scout is free forever (2 tenders/month). Starter is €99/month (10 tenders), Growth is €299/month (50 tenders), and Enterprise is custom pricing with unlimited tenders, SSO, and dedicated support. All paid plans include a 7-day free trial. Yearly plans include 2 months free. There's also a free guest scan — upload one PDF with no signup at ailucius.com/guest-analysis.
Can I try Lucius AI for free?
Yes! Upload any tender document at ailucius.com/guest-analysis for a free AI analysis — no signup or credit card required. You'll get a forensic risk report, compliance flags, and key requirements extracted. Paid plans include a 7-day free trial.
How accurate is the tender analysis?
Lucius AI uses advanced AI models (Google Gemini, Claude) with company-specific learning to deliver high accuracy. Every claim in generated proposals is citation-backed, referencing the source document. The system reads every page, including annexures, so buried requirements aren't missed.
What file formats do you support?
PDF, Word (.docx), and scanned documents via OCR. Our system handles documents up to 500+ pages and exports analysis results to Word, PDF, CSV, and JSON.
Can multiple team members use the same account?
Yes. Growth and Enterprise plans allow multiple users to collaborate on tender analysis and proposal drafting. You can manage team members, roles, and permissions from your dashboard.
Do you support G-Cloud and NHS framework agreements?
Yes. Lucius AI is well-suited for G-Cloud applications, NHS framework agreements, local authority tenders, and UK public sector contracts. The compliance matrix ensures you meet all mandatory requirements before submission.
Can I use Lucius AI for EU tenders and TED contracts?
Yes. Lucius AI supports European public procurement contracts published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and national procurement portals across EU member states, including Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Is Lucius AI suitable for construction and infrastructure tenders?
Yes. Lucius AI works across all industries including construction, infrastructure, IT services, healthcare, education, facilities management, and professional services. It understands contract frameworks like JCT, NEC4, and FIDIC used in construction procurement.
Is Lucius AI part of any accelerator programmes?
Yes — Lucius AI is a member of Google for Startups. The platform is built on Google Cloud infrastructure with Google Gemini AI models at its core.
Is there a product demo I can watch?
Yes. Watch a full product demo showing real tender analysis at youtube.com/watch?v=wfrejlYJVI4. You can also try it yourself for free at ailucius.com/guest-analysis — no signup required.
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