South East Technological University (SETU)

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South East Technological University (SETU) is a multi-campus higher education institution in Ireland's South-East region, with sites in Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny, and Wexford, serving thousands of students through teaching, research, and innovation programmes. It procures primarily in business services such as legal, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and professional services, alongside construction-related needs like heat/gas meter installations and legionella management, environment services, and transport. Current open tenders total 4 with €1,020,000 estimated value, reflecting a moderate-scale buyer focused on campus maintenance and operations.[1][2][3]

Strategic Context

SETU faces significant financial pressures from a 2024 cyberattack expected to cost over €2.3m in direct expenses, plus a disclosed procurement breach involving €20,000 in scrap metal over several years, potentially tightening budgets for non-essential spending. No published procurement strategies or active capital programmes are detailed in recent sources, but ongoing tenders emphasise energy monitoring and water safety compliance on campuses. Supplier engagement appears limited to standard eTenders processes without noted events.[3][4]

Typical Suppliers

Energy services firms for heat/gas meter supply and installation
Legionella specialists for sampling, analysis, cleaning, and disinfection
Safety advisors and consultants for campus health/safety compliance
Business services providers in law, marketing, recruitment, and consulting
Construction/maintenance contractors for campus infrastructure

Supplier Tips

Contact Procurement Administration at procurement@setu.ie or +353 599175124 for tender clarifications, as specified in public profiles.
Monitor eTenders and SETU's procurement page (setu.ie/procurement-information) closely for opportunities in facilities management, given active tenders in energy and legionella services.
Prepare for competitive bidding on low-to-mid value contracts (€25k+), emphasising compliance with campus-specific requirements like Waterford and Carlow sites.

Updated 3 May 2026