Kildare County Council

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Procurement Intelligence

Kildare County Council is a local authority responsible for public service delivery across County Kildare, Ireland. As a county council, it procures goods and services across multiple sectors including healthcare, professional services, and transport to support its statutory functions and capital programmes. The council operates a dedicated Procurement Office that manages tender processes, ensures compliance with public procurement regulations, and publishes opportunities on eTenders and Supplygov platforms.

Strategic Context

Kildare County Council has prioritised green and circular procurement practices through a new Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan. The council actively engages with local SMEs through procurement briefings and guidance initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to supporting regional business participation. Current procurement activity includes 5 open tenders valued at approximately €420,000, reflecting ongoing capital and operational spending.

Typical Suppliers

  • Engineering consultancy firms (above-threshold professional services)
  • Local and regional SMEs in Kildare
  • Healthcare and medical services providers
  • Transport and logistics operators
  • Environmental and sustainability-focused service providers

Supplier Tips

  • Register on eTenders.gov.ie and Supplygov.ie where all Kildare County Council tender opportunities are published; attend the council's annual procurement briefings (typically held in November) to understand upcoming procurement plans and build relationships with the Procurement Office.
  • Emphasise environmental credentials and circular economy practices in tender responses, as the council has adopted a Green Public Procurement Strategy that influences evaluation criteria.
  • Engage with the Local Enterprise Office alongside Kildare County Council's Procurement Office for SME-focused support and guidance on responding to public sector tenders.

Updated 9 April 2026

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