daa plc

Procurement Intelligence

daa plc is a state-owned commercial semi-state company headquartered at Dublin Airport, responsible for the operation and management of Dublin and Cork Airports in Ireland, as well as global airport retailing through its subsidiary ARI. It manages major aviation infrastructure serving millions of passengers annually, with a strong financial position reflected in its A/A-1 credit rating from S&P Global Ratings on a stable outlook. Primary procurement categories include airport-related services, facilities management, IT systems such as data acquisition platforms, and professional services, with all tenders published on eTenders.

Strategic Context

daa updated its procurement policy in 2024 to include a minimum 5% award criterion for certain suppliers, emphasizing sustainable and diverse procurement practices. The company benefits from strong operational and financial performance, as evidenced by a credit rating upgrade in July 2024, supporting ongoing investments in airport operations and maintenance. No specific active capital programmes or budget details are disclosed in recent sources, but procurement focuses on goods, services, and infrastructure projects via eTenders.

Updated 10 May 2026