daa plc

What daa plc buys, and how suppliers get seen

daa plc has 5 open tenders accepting bids right now, most of them in Facilities and IT Services. 23 notices have come from this buyer in all.

It has awarded 27 contracts so far in 2026. Starrus Eco Holdings Ltd, Masterlink Logistics and kfg ltd are the names on most of them.

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Awarded in 2026

daa plc has 27 published contract awards in 2026 tracked on Tenderwatch.

Top winners in 2026

Starrus Eco Holdings Ltd1 award
Masterlink Logistics1 award
kfg ltd1 award
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Ireland Limited1 award
Kyron Street Limited1 award

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Professional Services

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Procurement Intelligence

daa plc is the commercial semi‑state company that owns and operates Dublin and Cork airports, as well as associated retail and international businesses. It procures extensively across **facilities management**, major civil and building works, mechanical and electrical systems, ICT and telecoms, security and screening equipment, professional services, and a wide range of retail and passenger‑facing services.[8][4] The Group Procurement function is based at Dublin Airport and manages compliant EU and Irish public procurement procedures for high‑value utilities, construction, ICT and FM contracts.[2][11] Recent awards include electricity and gas supply, CUPPS/CUSS airport IT services, snow and ice clearance, smart compacting bins, FX/ATM services, vending concessions, and various retail and market‑research services.[4]

Strategic Context

daa is delivering a multi‑year capital investment programme at Dublin Airport (CIP 2023+ and related plans) covering runway, airfield drainage, terminal and pier capacity, and sustainability/energy‑efficiency upgrades, supported by an integrated delivery partner (Bechtel) and structured construction packages.[3][5][6][12][8] The company’s procurement strategy is tightly linked to passenger‑growth forecasts and regulatory determinations on airport charges, with a twin‑track approach where procurement and planning for long‑term projects are advanced ahead of full capital outlay.[3][8][12] Recent annual reports highlight updated Group Procurement Policy, sustainable sourcing guidelines and ESG‑driven tender criteria, which are embedding environmental and whole‑life‑cycle considerations into all major purchasing decisions.[1][9][13]

Typical Suppliers

Large civil engineering and building contractors delivering airfield, drainage and terminal works (e.g. PJ Hegarty & Sons on capital projects).[10][12]
Global engineering, project management and EPC firms acting as delivery partners for major capital programmes (e.g. Bechtel for the Dublin Airport capital investment program).[5]
FM and infrastructure service providers for snow and ice clearance, grounds, and facilities operations (e.g. Learwell Construction Ltd for snow and ice services).[4]
ICT and airport systems vendors supplying servers, storage and specialist airport platforms such as CUPPS and CUSS (e.g. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Ireland Ltd).[4]
Retail, food & beverage and passenger‑service concessionaires, FX/ATM providers and niche service firms (e.g. WH Smith, Coca‑Cola Hellenic Ireland Ltd, ICE Ireland Money Exchange Ltd, HALS Golf Ltd, RED C Research, Bird Control Ireland Ltd).[4][14][15]

Supplier Tips

Align bids with daa’s ESG and sustainable sourcing focus by demonstrating low‑carbon solutions, whole‑life‑cost analysis, and compliance with green procurement expectations that are now embedded across tender documentation and selection criteria.[1][13]
Monitor eTenders, TED and daa’s own procurement communications for early‑stage notices linked to the Dublin Airport Capital Investment Programme 2023+ and related enabling works, as large construction, M&E, FM and ICT packages are being sequenced over several years; position for pre‑market consultations and framework opportunities.[3][6][8][12]
Be prepared for complex, utilities‑style and EU‑regulated processes managed by a centralised Group Procurement team, with a need to demonstrate capability at airport scale (security, safety, 24/7 operations) and competitive performance on KPIs that are often built into contracts and reserve lists.[2][6][11]

Updated 23 August 2026

1 new daa plc tender published in the last 14 days. Subscribers receive these in the weekly Monday digest.

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