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What The Courts Service buys, and how suppliers get seen

The Courts Service has nothing open for bidding today. Its last notice closed on 4 September 2026. 7 notices have come from this buyer in all.

It has awarded 5 contracts so far in 2026. CJK Electrical Limited, Dominic O’Connor Ltd and C.J.K. Electrical Limited are the names on most of them.

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Awarded in 2026

The Courts Service has 5 published contract awards in 2026 tracked on Tenderwatch, worth €33.0M across the 5 awards with published values.

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Procurement Intelligence

The Courts Service is a central government authority that supports the administration of justice across Ireland’s court system, with buying focused on the operational needs of courthouses, judicial staff, and ICT infrastructure. Its procurement profile is mixed and decentralised: the annual report says procurement is run through a hybrid/blended model, with Directorates holding direct responsibility for many requirements.[1] In 2024, total spend was €187.7m, of which €101m was procurable expenditure, and most contract awards were routed through OGP framework agreements.[1] Based on current tender activity, its recurring categories include ICT services, facilities/estate-related goods and services, and specialist professional services, alongside security and courtroom-related equipment.[1][5][6][7]

Strategic Context

The Courts Service has an updated procurement policy dated June 2025 that sets the current internal thresholds and confirms that contract award notices over €25,000 must be uploaded to eTenders.[2] Its ICT strategy and data strategy point to continuing investment in courtroom technology, a unified case management platform, desktop/infrastructure modernisation, security and resilience, and capacity/capability, which should support ongoing technology procurement.[9] Current market signals also include a large open ICT framework for Microsoft Power Platform support and development with an estimated value of €20m, indicating sustained demand for digital delivery resources.[6]

Typical Suppliers

  • OGP framework suppliers for routine goods and services, since most awarded spend in 2024 went through OGP frameworks
  • Microsoft Power Platform implementation and support consultancies
  • Courthouse security and alarm system suppliers, including install-and-maintain contractors
  • Office furniture and estate fit-out suppliers for court buildings
  • ICT systems integrators and software development resource providers serving public-sector case management and infrastructure needs

Supplier Tips

  • Prioritise framework route-to-market: the Courts Service’s 2024 report shows most awarded contracts were via OGP framework agreements, so suppliers should qualify for relevant national or multi-supplier frameworks first.[1]
  • Tailor bids to estate, security, and ICT modernisation requirements: current live work includes panic alarms, office furniture, and a large Microsoft Power Platform resourcing framework, so evidence of public-sector delivery, resilience, and service continuity is likely to matter.[5][6][7][9]
  • Watch the internal thresholds and publication rules carefully: the Courts Service policy requires at least three quotes in lower-value bands and eTenders award notices for contracts over €25,000, which means small opportunities may still be visible if you monitor notices closely.[2]

Updated 9 August 2026

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