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.

110

Active tenders

10

Closing this week

€15.3M

Pipeline value

9

With est. value

Top CPV categories

CPV 55900000 (1)CPV 24911200 (1)CPV 24910000 (1)CPV 24900000 (1)CPV 24000000 (1)CPV 90720000 (1)CPV 90712000 (1)CPV 90722000 (1)

Active Opportunities

Ireland – Retail trade services – Operation of a Retail Shop Unit at Sligo University Hospital

Health Service Executive (HSE)

TEDCPV 55900000

€1.8M

1d left

Ireland – Adhesives – 8960 - Supply of Specialist Adhesives

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail

TEDCPV 24911200CPV 24910000CPV 24900000

€500K

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Ireland – Environmental protection – Monitoring survey of 3140 hard-water lakes

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage

TEDCPV 90720000CPV 90712000CPV 90722000

€105K

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Ireland – Electrical installation work – 2609 - The Abbey School Tipperary - Electrical Upgrade Emergency Works 2026

The Abbey School

TEDCPV 45310000CPV 45311000CPV 45311100

€850K

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Ireland – Engineering services – N61 Tulsk to Clashaganny Road Project - Technical Consultancy Service

Roscommon County Council_424

TEDCPV 71300000CPV 71310000CPV 71311100

€1.1M

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Ireland – Rail locomotives and tenders – Bogie Test Bench

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail

TEDCPV 34610000CPV 34620000CPV 34640000

€900K

2d left

Ireland – Alarm-monitoring services – DCC Single Party Framework Agreement for Supply, Installation and Provision of Telecare Equipment and Alarm Monitoring Services

Dublin City Council

TEDCPV 79711000CPV 33196100CPV 35121700

€5.0M

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Ireland – Mattresses – Request for Tenders for Supply and Delivery of Mattresses, Duvets, Pillows and Mattress Collection and Recycling to the Irish Prison Service Estate

Irish Prison Service

TEDCPV 39143112CPV 39143111CPV 39512200

€5.0M

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Ireland – Software package and information systems – Request for Tenders (RFT) for the provision of Atlassian Licenses to the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA)

National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA)

TEDCPV 48000000CPV 48517000CPV 72260000

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Ireland – Architectural and related services – WCCC 26 125 Lismore Town Centre First Plan – Consultant’s Tender

Waterford City and County Council_103683

TEDCPV 71200000CPV 71420000CPV 71210000

€50K

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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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