Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine

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How Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine buys, broken down by sector: award patterns, top suppliers, and bid-readiness steps.

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Procurement Intelligence

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is a central Government of Ireland department responsible for agri‑food, forestry and marine policy, regulation and supports, with headquarters at Agriculture House, Kildare Street, Dublin, and major operational centres in Portlaoise, Wexford, Clonakilty and Cavan.[2][1] It manages large scale payment schemes to farmers, veterinary and food safety controls, fisheries management, rural development, and oversight of state agencies such as Teagasc and Bord Bia.[1][2] DAFM’s procurement spans **professional and scientific services** (research, inspections, IT systems, data services), **construction and estates** (laboratory and office facilities, fisheries and marine infrastructure), and **veterinary/animal health and laboratory supplies**, alongside ICT, facilities management and corporate services.[1][2][8] The authority routinely advertises and awards multi‑year framework agreements and service contracts via the national eTenders platform and is an active high‑value buyer by Irish central government standards.[8]

Strategic Context

Strategically, DAFM is focused on delivering Food Vision 2030, climate and biodiversity commitments, CAP Strategic Plan 2023‑2027 payments, animal health and disease control, and sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, all of which drive demand for data systems, advisory services, inspection capacity and scientific infrastructure.[1][2] Implementation of the CAP Strategic Plan and national climate measures channels significant EU and exchequer funding through the Department, underpinning ongoing investment in digitalisation, controls, and farmer‑facing service delivery rather than one‑off spend.[1][2] The Department’s capital and current expenditure are set in the national budget framework, with allocations prioritising agri‑environment schemes, TB eradication and other animal health programmes, food safety, and modernisation of laboratories and marine assets, which in turn shape its medium‑term procurement pipeline.[1][2]

Typical Suppliers

Specialist ICT and data service providers delivering case‑management, scheme administration, GIS/remote sensing and data‑capture solutions for CAP schemes, animal identification and regulatory reporting.[8][9]
Veterinary, laboratory and diagnostics companies supplying reagents, test kits, equipment maintenance, and disease surveillance services to DAFM’s veterinary and lab networks.[1][2]
Engineering, construction and building services firms delivering office and laboratory refurbishments, estates works at regional facilities, and marine or fisheries‑related infrastructure.[2][8]
Professional services, including agricultural and environmental consultants, research organisations and universities, providing policy research, evaluation, training and technical studies aligned to Food Vision and CAP implementation.[1][2]
Facilities management, security, cleaning, and general supplies contractors servicing the Department’s multi‑site office and operational estate nationwide.[2][8]

Supplier Tips

Align bids explicitly with DAFM’s policy drivers (Food Vision 2030, CAP Strategic Plan, climate and biodiversity objectives, animal health and food safety), showing how your solution improves compliance, data quality, environmental performance or service to farmers and the agri‑food sector.[1][2]
Monitor eTenders closely for DAFM opportunities and related central frameworks, and build a track record by targeting sub‑lots or specialist service lots (e.g. data capture, diagnostics, niche consultancy) where you can evidence previous agri‑food or regulatory experience.[8][9]
Expect strong governance and audit requirements: prepare for detailed security, data protection, quality assurance and continuity plans, and have capacity to report against EU‑funded or multi‑annual scheme requirements, as many DAFM contracts are linked to EU regulations and co‑funding.[1][2]

Updated 14 June 2026