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Procurement Intelligence
The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) is Ireland's leading state-owned electricity utility, managing generation, transmission, distribution, and supply with a regulated asset base of approximately €10.2 billion as of 2021. It operates at a large scale, supporting national energy infrastructure across Ireland and Northern Ireland through ESB Networks and NIE Networks. Core functions include electricity network maintenance, renewable integration, and customer supply, with primary procurement categories encompassing engineering services, IT services, construction works, forestry, and business services like consulting.
Strategic Context
ESB emphasizes sustainable procurement, embedding environmental and sustainability criteria across its supply chain to support Ireland's renewable energy transition and net-zero goals. Active capital programmes focus on network upgrades and expansion to accommodate growing demand and renewables integration. Current tenders include a €900K IT services contract for weather data solutions, indicating ongoing investment in operational enhancements amid a stable financial position.
Typical Suppliers
- Engineering consultancies for network infrastructure projects
- IT services providers specialising in software development and data solutions
- Construction firms for civil engineering and works
- Forestry management companies
- Business services firms offering consulting and technical support
Supplier Tips
- Contact ESB's Chief Procurement Officer Conor O'Regan or Engineering Procurement Manager Bernie Behan via esprocurement@esb.ie for supplier registration and opportunities
- Align bids with ESB's sustainable procurement policies, highlighting environmental credentials and compliance with EU directives
- Monitor eTenders and TED Europa actively, as ESB uses competitive tendering for most procurements with 1 active EU notice currently
Updated 10 May 2026
Open Tenders
7 liveLot 1 is Unit 3
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
Specify, Supply, installation and maintenance of new UPS systems.
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
CON 1077 - Qualification System for Four (4) Categories of Works and Supplies associated with HV Submarine Cables (including Nearshore and Landfall Civil and Marine Works) in the Republic of Ireland
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
TR4796-Supply and Support of Autodesk AutoCAD Licences
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
TR2684 SOLAR PV SOLUTIONS
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
TR5004 - Panel for Prepaid Debit Cards and Gift Vouchers (QSQ)
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
TR4159 ESB Ecology Services Framework
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.