EU — TED

Government Contracts in Ireland

Ireland's procurement is managed through the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). Key sectors include IT, pharmaceutical services, construction, and professional services. Ireland's open economy and English-language market make it accessible to international contractors.

9

Active tenders

0

Closing this week

€186.3M

Pipeline value

7

With est. value

Top CPV categories

CPV 34115000 (2)CPV 33711400 (1)CPV 33722100 (1)CPV 33722110 (1)CPV 33722200 (1)CPV 33722210 (1)CPV 63510000 (1)CPV 63500000 (1)

Active Opportunities

Ireland – Beauty products – 2026 Establishment of a Panel for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Hair and Beauty Salon Class Consumables and Related Services to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board

TEDCPV 33711400CPV 33722100CPV 33722110

€750K

160d left

Ireland – Travel agency and similar services – 2026/Panel Memebership for Provision of Suitable Sites for Adventure Trips for LCETB Students

Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board

TEDCPV 63510000CPV 63500000CPV 63513000

€300K

228d left

Ireland – Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver – Panel of Service Providers for the provision of BUS HIRE SERVICES to BRIDGETOWN COLLEGE, Bridgetown, Co. Wexford

Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board_110494

TEDCPV 60170000CPV 60130000CPV 60171000

€65K

278d left

Ireland – Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation – Establishment of Five Panels for the provision of Emergency Accommodation for The DRHE

Dublin City Council

TEDCPV 55250000CPV 55110000

675d left

Ireland – Personnel-training services – The provision of Training Services for Local Enterprise Office Leitrim

Leitrim County Council_2136

TEDCPV 79632000CPV 80540000CPV 80570000

€210K

1116d left

Ireland – Information technology services – Dynamic Purchasing System for the Provision of Managed ICT Security Services

Asiera CLG

TEDCPV 72222300CPV 48000000CPV 72212730

€175.0M

1393d left

Ireland – Ambulances – DPS for the supply, conversion and delivery of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Enable Ireland Disability Services Ltd

TEDCPV 34114121CPV 34114122CPV 34115300

€8.0M

1698d left

Ireland – Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work – 9667-Qualification System for Civil Engineering Works for €1m to €5m - Lot 1

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail

TEDCPV 45200000CPV 45210000CPV 45213250

1865d left

Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – GALWCMNHS1173-2025 - Establishment of DPS for to appoint external Clinical Research Associates/study monitors that will deliver the monitoring element for the University of Galway

University of Galway (ID 1400)

TEDCPV 73000000

€2.0M

3552d left

How EU Procurement Works in Ireland

EU public procurement above certain thresholds must be published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the official journal of EU procurement. Tenders from Ireland are published here alongside opportunities from all other EU member states.

EU procurement follows directives (2014/24/EU for public contracts, 2014/25/EU for utilities) that ensure fair competition across borders. Any business established in an EU/EEA member state can bid on tenders in Ireland without discrimination.

Tenders are classified using CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes, which function similarly to NAICS codes in the US. Identifying your relevant CPV codes is essential for finding matching opportunities in Ireland.

Procurement procedures in Ireland include open procedures (anyone can bid), restricted procedures (pre-qualification required), competitive dialogue, and innovation partnerships. The procedure type is stated in the contract notice and determines how to submit your bid.

Language requirements vary — while TED notices include summaries in all EU languages, full tender documents from Ireland are typically published in the national language. Translation of key documents may be required for international bidders.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find government contracts in Ireland?
EU public contracts above certain thresholds from Ireland are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) at ted.europa.eu. GovMatch monitors TED daily and automatically matches Ireland opportunities to your business profile.
Can non-EU companies bid on contracts in Ireland?
EU procurement is open to companies from EU/EEA member states. Companies from GPA (Government Procurement Agreement) signatory countries (including the US, Canada, Japan, and others) can also bid on many tenders. Some contracts may be restricted to EU-based firms for security or strategic reasons.
What are CPV codes and how do they relate to Ireland tenders?
CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes classify the subject of EU procurement contracts. They function like NAICS codes in the US. Each TED notice from Ireland includes CPV codes that describe the goods, services, or works being procured. Knowing your relevant CPV codes helps you find matching opportunities.
What is the minimum contract value for TED publication from Ireland?
EU procurement directives set thresholds above which contracts must be published on TED. Current thresholds (updated biennially) are approximately €143,000 for central government supplies/services, €221,000 for sub-central authorities, and €5.5M for works contracts. Below these thresholds, contracts may be published nationally only.
How often are new tenders from Ireland published on TED?
TED publishes new notices daily, including contract notices, prior information notices, and contract award notices from Ireland. Publication volumes vary by country size and economic activity. GovMatch checks for new Ireland opportunities daily.

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