Food Safety Authority of Ireland Tenders & Contract Awards
What Food Safety Authority of Ireland buys, who wins its contracts, and how suppliers get seen
Food Safety Authority of Ireland has nothing open for bidding today. Its last notice closed on 7 October 2026. 4 tender notices have come from this buyer since monitoring began.
Food Safety Authority of Ireland has awarded 44 contracts totalling €15.1M between 2014 and 2026. Top supplier by disclosed value is Apleona Ireland Limited (2 awards).
Its three largest suppliers hold 36% of the disclosed value. 4 companies have won here in more than one year. 15 of the 35 awards with a published bid count drew a single bidder.
Public buyers rarely change supplier mid-contract. The opening is usually a new requirement, not a switch.
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Open now
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Tender notices tracked
44
Contract awards
€15.1M
Disclosed value
€541k
Average per award
32
With named winner
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
| Contracting Authority | Food Safety Authority of Ireland · Active Irish public buyer |
| Top Incumbent Winners | Apleona Ireland Limited · Codec-dss Limited - T/A Codec |
| Extended Panel (#3+) | eir business · Fera Science Ltd · eircom Limited (t/a eir business) |
| CRO & Spend Radar | CRO B1/B10/C1 status, supplier concentration share, and >EUR 20k purchase-order spend |
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Most recent 4 of 4Professional Services contract - Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Provision of agency, temporary and permanent staff services
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Fully Managed Solution for POE+ LAN Switches
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Provision of Facilities Management _ Front of House Services
Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Closed notices are retained as a signal of what this authority actually procures. Deadlines have passed, do not bid.
Awarded in 2026
Food Safety Authority of Ireland has 2 published contract awards in 2026 tracked on Tenderwatch, worth €2.2M across the 2 awards with published values.
Top winners in 2026
- Apleona Ireland Limited1 award
Top suppliers awarded
- 1.Apleona Ireland Limited2 · €3.1M
- 2.Codec-dss Limited - T/A Codec1 · €1.2M
- 3.eir business1 · €1.0M
- 4.Fera Science Ltd1 · €380k
- 5.eircom Limited (t/a eir business)3 · €370k
- 6.Káno Communications1 · €350k
- 7.Simply Zesty Ltd2 · €295k
- 8.Clue Computing Company Limited1 · €273k
- 9.Cpl Solutions Limited1 · €250k
- 10.Orange Recruitment1 · €250k
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Year-by-year
| Year | Awards | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | - |
| 2015 | 4 | - |
| 2016 | 6 | €1.6M |
| 2017 | 5 | €1.6M |
| 2018 | 2 | - |
| 2019 | 3 | €225k |
| 2021 | 1 | - |
| 2022 | 2 | €216k |
| 2023 | 5 | €1.6M |
| 2024 | 7 | €2.2M |
| 2025 | 6 | €5.4M |
| 2026 | 2 | €2.2M |
How Food Safety Authority of Ireland Evaluates Tenders (Price vs Quality Scorecard)
Across 19 graded eTenders notices, Food Safety Authority of Ireland evaluates 100% of competitions on Price & Quality (MEAT) and 0% on Lowest Price Only.
Primary Regime
100% MEAT
19 MEAT · 0 Price Only
Typical Weighting Split
30% Price / 70% Quality
Extracted from Food Safety Authority of Ireland notice criteria
Typical Contract Term
48 months
Median across 31 contracts (avg 45.3m)
Contracts Expiring in the Next 6 Months (180-Day Re-Tender Window)
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By value band
- €50k-€144k2 · €200k
- €144k-€360k14 · €3.4M
- €360k-€1M6 · €3.7M
- €1M-€5M6 · €7.8M
Competition intensity
- Awards with bid data
- 35
- Sole bidder (no competition)
- 15
- Most contested award
- Provision of temporary staff services
- 14 bids received
Least contested above 1 bid: Sampling and analysis of processed foodstuffs on the Irish market to measure energy, total fat, saturated fat and sugar content. (2 bids)
By procedure
- Open Procedure: 43
Supplier intelligence
Top-3 suppliers account for 35.5% of €15.1M total disclosed value, a market-concentration signal.
Repeat winners
Suppliers awarded contracts by Food Safety Authority of Ireland in two or more separate years, from published award notices.
| Supplier | Awards | Active years |
|---|---|---|
| eircom Limited (t/a eir business) | 3 | 2016, 2023, 2024 |
| Apleona Ireland Limited | 2 | 2024, 2026 |
| Integrity360 | 2 | 2015, 2022 |
| Simply Zesty Ltd | 2 | 2019, 2024 |
Notices published in the last 90 days
| Published | Title | Winner | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 November 2026 | Fully Managed Solution for POE+ LAN Switches | undisclosed | €200k |
Buyer Competition & Concentration Scorecard (Framework-Deduplicated)
Computed from 43 published OGP contract awards (CC-BY 4.0), deduplicating multi-lot framework ceiling repeats.
Single-Bidder Award Rate
42.9%
15 of 35 bid-disclosed awards received 1 tender
Top Supplier Spend Share
37.8%
Top 3 suppliers: 64.8% across 14 winners
Winner Concentration (HHI)
1,919
0 to 10,000 scale on deduplicated spend (<1,500 unconcentrated)
Export 44 awarded contracts (CSV & JSON)
TenderWatch ProAward history (44 records)
| Date | Title | Winner | Bids | Procedure | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 November 2026 | Fully Managed Solution for POE+ LAN Switches | undisclosed | - | €200k | |
| 16 April 2026 | Provision of Facilities Management _ Front of House Services | Apleona Ireland Limited | 6 | Open Procedure | €2.0M |
| 25 September 2025 | Provision of the continued operation, enhancement, and scalability of its existing intelligence and investigative CLUE software system | Clue Computing Company Limited | 1 | Open Procedure | €273k |
| 8 September 2025 | External ICT Technical Support Services | eir business | 1 | Open Procedure | €1.0M |
| 17 April 2025 | Request for Tenders for the provision of an Enterprise Data Transformation Initiative | Codec-dss Limited - T/A Codec | 10 | Open Procedure | €1.2M |
| 17 April 2025 | Request for Tenders for the provision of an Enterprise Data Transformation Initiative Description: Provision of Enterprise Data Transformation Initiative: Three Lots | undisclosed | - | Open Procedure | €1.2M |
| 17 April 2025 | Request for Tenders for the provision of an Enterprise Data Transformation Initiative | undisclosed | - | Open Procedure | €1.2M |
| 8 April 2025 | Request for Tenders for the provision of food preparation and/or analytical services for the 2025-2026 FSAI Total Diet Study | Fera Science Ltd | 1 | Open Procedure | €380k |
| 23 October 2024 | Website Maintenance, Hosting and Support | Simply Zesty Ltd | 3 | Open Procedure | €70k |
| 23 August 2024 | Digital telephone system to include a highly proactive support and maintenance contract. | eircom Limited (t/a eir business) | 9 | Open Procedure | €200k |
| 3 July 2024 | Provision of Microsoft PowerBI Service | MedModus | 6 | Open Procedure | €130k |
| 14 June 2024 | Fully managed printing service | MJ Flood Ltd. | 1 | Open Procedure | €200k |
| 13 May 2024 | Provision of IT Software Application and Development Support Services | Cpl Solutions Limited | 2 | Open Procedure | €250k |
| 19 April 2024 | Request for Tenders for the provision of IT Helpdesk and Network Support Services | Ekco | 1 | Open Procedure | €200k |
| 21 March 2024 | Provision of Facilities Management and Front of House Services | Apleona Ireland Limited | 2 | Open Procedure | €1.1M |
| 25 June 2023 | Provision of temporary and, as required, permanent staff services. | Orange Recruitment | 8 | Open Procedure | €250k |
| 23 June 2023 | Provision for the supply of a corporate Wi-Fi solution | eircom Limited (t/a eir business) | 2 | Open Procedure | €170k |
| 27 May 2023 | Public Relations Services | Káno Communications | 3 | Open Procedure | €350k |
| 2 February 2023 | Provision of Print and Fulfillment services | undisclosed | 4 | Open Procedure | €600k |
| 28 January 2023 | Provision of Design Services | undisclosed | 9 | Open Procedure | €275k |
| 6 April 2022 | Provision of Media Monitoring Services | NR Media Intelligence ta Truehawk Media | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 30 March 2022 | Provision of IT perimeter security system and managed support services. | Integrity360 | 1 | Open Procedure | €216k |
| 18 February 2021 | FSAI/EFSA Focal Point Administration and Technical Services | CommunicatingScience | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 27 August 2019 | Provision of temporary staff services | Collins McNicholas Recruitment and HR Services Group | 14 | Open Procedure | - |
| 19 June 2019 | Provision of Website Design, Development and Content Management System (CMS) | Simply Zesty Ltd | 11 | Open Procedure | €225k |
| 28 March 2019 | Provision of copy editing and proof reading services | O'Hanlon Media | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 14 June 2018 | Request for Tenders to conduct a Crisis Simulation Training Exercise and reporting on feedback from representatives. | 4C Europe UK Ltd. | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 25 May 2018 | Sampling and analysis of processed foodstuffs on the Irish market to measure energy, total fat, saturated fat and sugar content. | Advanced Laboratory Testing | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 8 September 2017 | Provision of Public Relations Services | undisclosed | - | Open Procedure | €350k |
| 3 August 2017 | The provision of a Food Notification System. | undisclosed | - | Open Procedure | €250k |
| 15 June 2017 | Provision of Helpdesk & Network Support Services | undisclosed | - | Open Procedure | €600k |
| 27 February 2017 | Provision of Design Services | undisclosed | - | Open Procedure | €450k |
| 16 January 2017 | Creative and Media Advertising Services | Common Good Agency Limited | 4 | Open Procedure | - |
| 15 December 2016 | Provision of print services | undisclosed | - | Open Procedure | €900k |
| 13 December 2016 | Provision of specialised training materials and training for Official Agency Inspectors of Food Establishments using Thermal Processing | Teagasc Food Research Centre | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 12 September 2016 | Provision of Data Systems Development Services | undisclosed | - | Open Procedure | €750k |
| 23 June 2016 | Provision of Data Strategy Professional services | FTI Consulting | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 29 April 2016 | RFT for the Provision of Services for the supply and support of an IP Telephone & Data Infrastructure | eircom Limited (t/a eir business) | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 30 March 2016 | Request for Tender for an Electronic Document Management System for the Food Safety Authority of Ireland | undisclosed | 10 | Open Procedure | - |
| 10 July 2015 | RFT for the Provision of SAP BusinessObjects BI professional services. | Olas | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 19 June 2015 | Request for Tenders for the Provision of IT Security Support Services | Integrity360 | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 22 May 2015 | Request for Tenders for the Provision of a Disaster Recovery solution | HETG | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 1 May 2015 | RFT for the Provision of Contact Centre phone services | Arema Connect / Call Management | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 19 November 2014 | server computer infrastructure | SureSkills | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
Open-market vs limited-competition mix · average bids · SME-access ratio
Procurement Intelligence
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is a statutory, science-based agency under the Department of Health responsible for the enforcement and oversight of food safety regulation across Ireland.[1][8][10] It operates from The Exchange, IFSC, Dublin 1, and manages national food safety monitoring, risk assessment, and advisory functions, supported by a mix of technical, regulatory, and corporate services.[5][11] Procurement is conducted primarily via the national eTenders platform, with competitive tendering as the standard approach and use of Office of Government Procurement (OGP) frameworks where appropriate.[1][8] Core procurement categories evidenced in recent tenders include **IT services** (helpdesk, network support, telephony), **professional and scientific services** (analytical and diet study work), and **facilities/front-of-house and corporate support services**.[2][4][5][11]
Strategic Context
FSAI’s corporate governance framework emphasises robust procurement controls and competitive tendering, and a Contract Procurement Plan for 2023–2024 was prepared to address contracts highlighted by the Comptroller & Auditor General, indicating active scrutiny of procurement and contract renewal.[8][10][13] A periodic critical review in 2024 noted that contracts have been appropriately procured, with remaining contracts subject to ongoing public tender processes, suggesting a programme of corrective action and structured tendering over recent years.[10][13] Budget allocations for the health vote in Budget 2024 frame FSAI’s funding environment, with its spending focused on operational programmes (surveillance, research, enforcement support) rather than large capital works, which shapes a steady, service-heavy procurement profile.[9][10]
Typical Suppliers
- Specialist IT managed service providers offering on-site **IT helpdesk and network support services**, including server, desktop and network management for small to mid-sized public bodies.[5][6]
- Telecommunications and ICT vendors supplying **digital telephone systems** with proactive support and maintenance contracts tailored to public-sector environments.[4]
- Accredited laboratories and food science consultancies providing **food preparation and analytical services** for national studies such as the FSAI Total Diet Study 2025–2026.[2][10]
- Facilities management companies delivering **front-of-house and building services** (reception, security coordination, facilities support) for the FSAI’s Dublin headquarters.[11]
- Professional services and advisory firms (legal, audit, research, evaluation) engaged in governance, compliance, and specialist reviews of food safety and organisational performance.[8][10][13]
Supplier Tips
- Monitor and respond via the national eTenders portal: FSAI advertises all contracts above €50,000 (ex VAT) on eTenders and uses standard electronic submission procedures, so suppliers should maintain up-to-date profiles, track FSAI-specific notices, and be ready for fully digital tendering and evaluation.[1][5][11]
- Align proposals with FSAI’s governance and compliance focus: tenders and reviews highlight strict adherence to competitive procurement and contract plans, so bids should demonstrate robust quality assurance, traceability, regulatory understanding (food safety and public procurement), and transparent pricing to withstand audit and oversight.[8][10][13]
- Target recurring operational needs rather than large capital projects: recent tenders center on IT support, telephony, analytical services, and facilities/front-of-house services, suggesting that building relationships and frameworks around ongoing service provision and responsiveness to evolving study and surveillance needs will be more effective than proposing capital-intensive solutions.[2][4][5][11]
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Updated 30 August 2026
Other major buyers
The most recent Food Safety Authority of Ireland tenders subscribers were alerted to:
- Design Services2026-09-10
- Provision of agency, temporary and permanent staff services2026-08-17
- Fully Managed Solution for POE+ LAN Switches2026-08-10
Last updated 10 November 2026. Award dataset coverage begins 2014-11-19. Sentinel TED values (€0, €1) are excluded from totals and averages.