Guides / Public procurement in Ireland
Public procurement in Ireland: how to find and win tenders
Where Ireland publishes public contracts, the thresholds that decide which rules apply, how to register and bid, and the 380 tenders open right now.
Open tenders in Ireland right now
- 380 open tenders
- Largest category: Construction work (CPV 45000000)
Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council
Dublin City Council Single Party Framework Agreement for an Integrated Design Team for the Clontarf Flood Defence and Public Realm Project
Procurement of digital marketing expertise to support the delivery of Stop Food Waste for the EPA
COR66 - The Provision of Outsourced Dermatology Services for the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (MMUH).
Baltinglass Town Centre Refurbishment Project Phase 1A
The provision of Internal Audit Service
MCC Panel Upgrade for Carick on Suir Flood Relief Scheme
Call for Tender for the provision of Technical Services for the Shared Island Initiative, Department of the Taoiseach
Contract with Options for the Supply, Support and Maintenance of EMG/NCS Systems
Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 Biomass Programme Biomass Package Bundle 2 LMETB
Where tenders in Ireland are published
- TED (Tenders Electronic Daily). Every contract above the EU thresholds is published here, in all EU languages for the summary.
- eTenders. The national tender portal for Irish public sector contracts.
Languages: English, Irish.
Procurement thresholds that apply in Ireland
EU procurement thresholds 2026-2027
1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027. Excluding VAT.
| Contract type | Threshold |
|---|---|
| Works contracts and works or services concessions | €5,404,000 |
| Supplies and services, central government authorities | €140,000 |
| Supplies and services, sub-central authorities (regions, cities, other bodies) | €216,000 |
| Supplies and services, utilities (water, energy, transport, postal) | €432,000 |
| Supplies and services, defence and security | €432,000 |
| Social and other specific services (Annex XIV) | €750,000 |
| Social and other specific services, utilities (Annex XVII) | €1,000,000 |
Source: European Commission, Delegated Regulations (EU) 2025/2150, 2025/2151, 2025/2152 and 2025/2487
How to register and bid in Ireland
- Find notices on TED (above the EU thresholds) and on the national portal (eTenders) for smaller contracts.
- Register on the e-procurement platform named in the notice; most EU procedures are fully electronic.
- Fill in the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD), a self-declaration that you meet the exclusion and selection criteria. The winner provides the evidence later.
- Submit your tender in an accepted language (usually English), before the deadline stated in the notice.
What Ireland is buying: top categories
- Construction work (CPV 45000000) 87
- Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services (CPV 71000000) 75
- Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (CPV 79000000) 74
- IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV 72000000) 41
- Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation (CPV 34000000) 29
- Installation services (except software) (CPV 51000000) 26
- Education and training services (CPV 80000000) 25
- Repair and maintenance services (CPV 50000000) 24
- Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services (CPV 90000000) 24
- Software package and information systems (CPV 48000000) 22
- Research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000) 19
- Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (CPV 38000000) 18
Buyers in Ireland with the most open tenders
Questions
Where are public tenders in Ireland published?
On TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), eTenders.
What language are tenders in Ireland written in?
Mostly English, Irish. Tender documents and responses usually have to be in the language the notice states.
How many public tenders are open in Ireland right now?
Bidstage currently lists 380 open tenders in Ireland from official sources, updated several times a day.
Guides for every step
Other country guides
See which tenders in Ireland fit your business
Give Bidstage your website. It builds a capability profile and scores every open tender for fit, with the reasons, the official deadline and value, and a plain summary.