Department of Transport

The Department of Transport (DoT) is a central Government department responsible for national transport policy, investment and regulation across land, air and maritime transport in Ireland.[1] It oversees major programmes such as roads, public transport, aviation, ports and active travel, working closely with agencies like Transport Infrastructure Ireland, the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail.[1] Procurement is governed by a Corporate Procurement Plan (CPP) and largely follows national frameworks via the Office of Government Procurement (OGP), covering categories such as ICT, professional and technical consultancy, research, and facilities-related services.[1] While much of the capital delivery is undertaken by agencies, the Department itself procures significant professional services, ICT systems and programme support to manage and oversee transport strategies, regulatory functions and grant programmes.[1]

Strategic Context

The Department’s spending plans are driven by the National Development Plan and climate action commitments, with continuing multi‑annual capital programmes for public transport expansion, road maintenance, safety improvements and decarbonisation of transport.[1] Current strategic priorities include digitalisation of transport services, data and analytics to support policy, and enhanced governance of large capital programmes, which sustains demand for IT services and specialist professional consultancy.[1][6] Procurement is structured and planned through the Corporate Procurement Plan, aligning departmental purchasing with wider national public procurement strategy and OGP policy reforms, including moves towards more digital, data‑driven procurement processes.[1][2][6]

Typical Suppliers

Specialist transport and infrastructure consultancies providing policy, economic appraisal, planning, engineering and safety advisory services to support national transport strategies and capital programmes
ICT and digital service providers delivering systems for data analytics, document and grant management, workflow, and integration with national platforms such as eTenders and other GovTech initiatives[6]
Management consulting and professional services firms supplying programme management, governance, audit, and change management support for large multi‑year transport and climate-related initiatives
Research and academic institutions undertaking transport policy research, modelling, evaluation studies and pilots for sustainable mobility and decarbonisation
Facilities, corporate support and framework suppliers accessed via OGP arrangements (e.g. office ICT equipment, software licences, professional training and corporate services) to support departmental operations[1][2]

Supplier Tips

Align proposals with the Department’s Corporate Procurement Plan and national transport/climate strategies, clearly demonstrating how your IT or professional services support governance of major capital programmes, decarbonisation of transport, and data‑driven decision making.[1][6]
Monitor eTenders for DoT and its transport agencies, and prepare to compete under OGP frameworks; ensure compliance with standard national procurement documentation and digital tender submission requirements, as Ireland is actively strengthening digital public procurement processes.[2][6]
Invest in strong contract management, reporting and data capabilities: the system-wide push towards better procurement analytics and digital tools favours suppliers who can provide transparent performance data, integrate with public sector systems, and support continuous improvement in value for money.[6]

Updated 26 July 2026

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