An Garda Síochána
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Procurement Intelligence
An Garda Síochána is Ireland's national police service, responsible for law enforcement, public safety, and crime prevention across the country, operating on a large scale with thousands of personnel and extensive operational needs. Core functions include policing, investigations, traffic management, and community engagement, driving procurement in defence-related equipment, professional services, and other categories like IT, vehicles, and uniforms. They currently have 3 open tenders valued at €29,650,000, published via eTenders.gov.ie in compliance with public procurement guidelines.[1][2][3][5]
Strategic Context
An Garda Síochána maintains an ambitious Recruitment Strategy requiring procurement for additional permanent and specified purpose posts, alongside ongoing reforms supported by the Department of Justice that include procurement oversight while excluding security matters.[4][6] Their procurement policy, updated February 2026, outlines rules for goods and services tendering via eTenders, aligning with 2016 EU Directives.[1][3][5] No specific capital programmes or budget details are detailed in recent sources, but activity focuses on operational sustainment.
Typical Suppliers
- IT and recruitment service providers for recruitment strategy support
- Vehicle and equipment suppliers for policing operations
- Uniform and defence gear manufacturers
- Professional services firms for training and consultancy
Supplier Tips
- Monitor eTenders.gov.ie daily for new opportunities from An Garda Síochána, as they publish all tenders there per their policy.[2][5]
- Review their Procurement Policy and Guidelines to ensure compliance with tendering rules and 2016 Directives before bidding.[1][3]
- Highlight security clearances and policing-specific experience in bids, given exclusions for security matters.[4]
Updated 3 May 2026
Open Tenders
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Most recent 4 of 4fighting, police and defence equipment – T.022.2026 Request for Tender Supply and Delivery of Public Order PPE and Accessories to An Garda Síochána
An Garda Síochána
learning services – E-Learning Cyber Training for An Garda Síochána
An Garda Síochána
T.067.2025 - Request for Tenders to establish Multi-Supplier Framework Agreements for the provision of Vehicle Hire for An Garda Síochána
An Garda Síochána
T.067.2025 - Request for Tenders to establish Multi-Supplier Framework Agreements for the provision of Vehicle Hire for An Garda Síochána
An Garda Síochána
Closed notices are retained as a signal of what this authority actually procures. Deadlines have passed, do not bid.