tabs open with parameter

tabs open with parameter

I have 3 tabs, on the first i have a list of items.
 
What I need is when you click on an item in tab 1 it opens tab 2 with a parameter that tab 2 can access
 
The scenario is Projects on tab 1 with a list of jobs on tab 2. But i only want info relating to the project selected on tab 1.
 
Is this possible. I guess I'd need to code tab 2 as a separate asp page and load it with ajax. or triggerTab
 
Darryl