Údarás Na Gaeltachta
What Údarás Na Gaeltachta buys, and how suppliers get seen
Údarás Na Gaeltachta has 1 open tender accepting bids right now, most of them in Construction and Other. 10 notices have come from this buyer in all.
It has awarded 23 contracts so far in 2026. Vertex Roofing Systems Ltd., Henry Mc Ginley and Sons Ltd and Joseph Mc Menamin and Son (Stranorlar) Ltd. are the names on most of them. Vertex Roofing Systems Ltd. took 3.
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Awarded in 2026
Údarás Na Gaeltachta has 23 published contract awards in 2026 tracked on Tenderwatch, worth €33.6M across the 21 awards with published values.
Top winners in 2026
- Vertex Roofing Systems Ltd.3 awards
- Henry Mc Ginley and Sons Ltd2 awards
- Joseph Mc Menamin and Son (Stranorlar) Ltd.2 awards
- Stantec_Ireland2 awards
- Thomas Hutchinson Gardening2 awards
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Procurement Intelligence
Údarás na Gaeltachta is the regional authority responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht, with a strong focus on enterprise infrastructure and property management across dispersed Irish-speaking regions.[4][5][12] Its procurement activity in construction is significant, covering new-build industrial units, extensions, refurbishments, energy upgrades and community facilities, with multiple high-value works contracts published and awarded via national and EU procurement platforms.[1][3][9] The authority operates dedicated property and procurement functions and establishes multi-party frameworks for minor mechanical works and integrated design teams, indicating a structured, programme-based approach to construction purchasing.[5][10][12] Typical construction tenders use open procedures, standard public works contract conditions and electronic submission, with a focus on industrial estates, business parks and community buildings in counties Galway, Donegal, Kerry, Cork, Mayo, Meath and other Gaeltacht areas.[1][4][5][9][10]
Strategic Context
Recent tenders show active capital investment in upgrading and expanding enterprise units and community facilities, including substantial refurbishment and extension projects such as a €4.42m industrial unit redevelopment and a €7.44m community centre construction, reflecting a current focus on modernising built infrastructure in the Gaeltacht.[3][9] The establishment of multi-party frameworks for minor mechanical works and integrated design teams, alongside specialist tenders for energy upgrades and heating/ventilation services, suggests a medium-term programme of ongoing property upgrades, energy efficiency works and building systems improvements managed through structured call-off competitions.[4][5][10][12] The 2024 appointment of a procurement consultant to help design and evaluate new frameworks indicates that Údarás na Gaeltachta has been strengthening its procurement governance and capacity, which may shape how future construction and related services are packaged and competed.[15]
Typical Suppliers
- Regional and national building contractors delivering refurbishment, renovation, extension and new-build works, such as Axis Construction Limited, PJ Loughlin Builders Ltd, Freddie Lynch Building Contractor and FVG Construction and Maintenance Ltd on recent capital projects.[3][6][7][9]
- Mechanical and electrical services firms providing minor mechanical works, heating and ventilation installations and building services upgrades within Gaeltacht properties under frameworks and individual contracts.[5][12][14]
- Architect- and engineer-led integrated design teams offering multidisciplinary consultancy (architecture, civil/structural engineering and associated disciplines) to support capital projects in counties Kerry, Cork and Waterford under multi-party frameworks.[10]
- Specialist energy efficiency and retrofit contractors carrying out energy upgrades to enterprise units and other buildings, including fabric and systems improvements aligned with public sector energy targets.[4]
- Grounds maintenance and industrial estate services providers delivering landscaping and maintenance for multiple estates managed by Údarás na Gaeltachta.[11]
Supplier Tips
- Align bids with the authority’s framework-based approach by monitoring and competing for places on multi-party frameworks (e.g. minor mechanical works, integrated design teams), as these frameworks are used for recurring call-off contracts across Gaeltacht regions.[5][10][15]
- Demonstrate capability and experience in delivering projects in dispersed, often rural Gaeltacht locations and in occupied enterprise or community facilities, highlighting previous work on industrial estates, business parks or community centres and familiarity with standard Irish public works contracts.[1][3][9][10]
- Engage early with relevant property and procurement contacts and track upcoming specialist tenders (energy upgrades, heating/ventilation services, estate landscaping), ensuring strong compliance with technical specifications, MEAT evaluation criteria and electronic submission requirements used by Údarás na Gaeltachta.[4][12][14][15]
Updated 16 August 2026
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Heating and Ventilation Services for Aonad 2 Baile an tSagairt, An Spideal, Co. na Gallimhe (An Comisinéir Teanga) for Údarás na Gaeltachta
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Refurbishments and Extension at Cape Clear Heritage Centre at Oileán Chléire, Co. Corcaigh
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Seirbhísí taighde chun tabhairt faoi ghrinnstaidéar/meastóireacht ar an Tionscnamh Píolótach Oibre Óige sa Ghaeltacht/Research services for a study/evaluation of the Gaeltacht Youth Work Pilot Project
Údarás Na Gaeltachta
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