Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

Procurement Intelligence

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC) is the local authority for the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area in south County Dublin, responsible for housing, roads and transportation, planning, environmental services, parks, community amenities and economic development.[6] It is a significant contracting authority on the national eTenders platform, with a strong track record of using open procedures and competitive tendering across construction, consultancy and service categories.[1][2] Recent procurement activity shows a heavy focus on construction works, architectural, engineering and technical services, and facilities-related frameworks, including project management and integrated design teams for energy upgrade and office fit-out projects.[2][7] Typical procurement categories include building and civil engineering works, energy efficiency upgrades, office and facilities fit-out, planned maintenance, and a range of professional services to support capital projects.[2][7]

Strategic Context

DLRCC has an approved Corporate Procurement Plan that sets out strategic, organisational and operational objectives for procurement, including compliance with national policy, achieving value for money, and supporting SME participation.[6] The council is active in multi-party frameworks for project management and integrated design teams for energy upgrades and office refurbishments, indicating ongoing investment in energy efficiency, modernisation of its estate and office-based capital programmes.[7] It also participates in wider local government supplier engagement initiatives to inform future contracting approaches, which suggests a continuing pipeline of projects and a focus on market consultation ahead of major procurements.[9]

Updated 12 July 2026