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Galway County Council Tenders & Contract Awards

What Galway County Council buys, who wins its contracts, and how suppliers get seen

Galway County Council has 1 open tender accepting bids right now, most of them in Construction and Professional Services. 12 tender notices have come from this buyer since monitoring began.

Galway County Council has awarded 90 contracts totalling €59.1M between 2013 and 2026. Top supplier by disclosed value is Clare Civil Engineering Co Ltd (1 award).

Its three largest suppliers hold 24% of the disclosed value. 6 companies have won here in more than one year. 21 of the 66 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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Tender notices tracked

90

Contract awards

€59.1M

Disclosed value

€1.7M

Average per award

53

With named winner

Open Galway County Council tenders

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Not disclosed14 days remaining

Provision of Dog Shelter and Associated Services for the Galway County Council administrative area

Galway County Council

Social Services<25k

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Recently closed

Most recent 6 of 11
€500kClosed

Architect and Building (M and E) Services Engineer Led Design Team Consultancy Services for SEAI Local Authority Energy Pathfinder Programme 2 - Galway County Council

Galway County Council

Prof. Services500k-1M
€2.2MClosed

Construction contract - Galway County Council

Galway County Council

Construction1M-5M
Not disclosedClosed

Ballinasloe R446 Bridge Street Junction to Harris Road Junction Active Travel Scheme

Galway County Council

Construction<25k
€1kClosed

Solar PV framework for Galway County Council

Galway County Council

Environment<25k
Not disclosedClosed

Building Refurbishment, Burkes, Lane, Athenry

Galway County Council

Construction<25k
€120kClosed

PROVISION OF RADON TESTING OF PROPERTIES FOR GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL

Galway County Council

Environment100k-500k

Closed notices are retained as a signal of what this authority actually procures. Deadlines have passed, do not bid.

Awarded in 2026

Galway County Council has 5 published contract awards in 2026 tracked on Tenderwatch.

Top winners in 2026

Top suppliers awarded

  1. 1.Clare Civil Engineering Co Ltd1 · €7.5M
  2. 2.Carey Group PLC1 · €6.6M
  3. 3.harrington concrete and quarries1 · €6.3M
  4. 4.Tower Civil Engineering1 · €1.8M
  5. 5.PUNCH Consulting Engineers2 · €1.6M
  6. 6.Kenny Civils and Plant Ltd3 · €438k
  7. 7.MANNION BUILD1 · €300k
  8. 8.Conpay Limited1 · €300k
  9. 9.Fireguard Fire and Rescue1 · €300k
  10. 10.HBB GeoSales Ltd1 · €300k

Year-by-year

YearAwardsValue
20131-
201410-
201510€7.6M
20166€7.7M
20176€16.8M
20182€7.5M
20195€6.4M
20206€6.0M
202113€2.4M
20226-
20236€510k
20248€330k
20256€3.4M
20265€438k

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Competition intensity

Awards with bid data
66
Sole bidder (no competition)
21
Most contested award
GCC01-2018, Galway County Council Framework for Pavement & Associated Minor Works on National Roads
14 bids received

Least contested above 1 bid: N59 Bunnakill to Claremount, Phase 1 – Advanced Ground investigation contract (2 bids)

By procedure

  • Direct Invite – Mini-Competition: 4
  • Open Procedure: 75
  • Restricted Procedure: 9
  • Competitive Procedure With Negotiation: 1

Supplier intelligence

Top-3 suppliers account for 23.6% of €211.4M total disclosed value — a market-concentration signal.

SupplierShareCRO statusOther bodies (join 4)
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd.9.5%—also won €109.7M across 9 other Irish bodies →
Breedon Surfacing Solutions Ireland Ltd t/a Breedon Ireland9.5%Normalalso won €566.4M across 20 other Irish bodies →
AECOM Ireland Ltd4.7%Normalalso won €3.8bn across 50 other Irish bodies →
Clare Civil Engineering Co Ltd3.5%—also won €23.5M across 4 other Irish bodies →
Carey Group PLC3.1%—also won Not disclosed across 1 other Irish body →

Repeat winners

Suppliers awarded contracts by Galway County Council in two or more separate years, from published award notices.

SupplierAwardsActive years
Kenny Civils and Plant Ltd32020, 2025, 2026
Coffey Construction (I) Ltd.22014, 2021
Noone Civil Engineers and Construction Ltd22014, 2019
p and d lydon22015, 2020
PUNCH Consulting Engineers22017, 2025
RPS Group Limited22024, 2025

Notices published in the last 90 days

PublishedTitleWinnerValue
31 August 2026Call-off Competition from TII444 Lot 1 - Commercial, Claims Advisor and Professional Services Framework Agreement for the N6 GCRR SchemeAmey OW Ireland Limited-
31 August 2026Call-off Competition from TII444 Lot 1 - Commercial, Claims Advisor and Professional Services Framework Agreement for the N6 GCRR SchemeAmey OW Ireland Limited-

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Award history (90 records)

DateTitleWinnerBidsProcedureValue
31 August 2026Call-off Competition from TII444 Lot 1 - Commercial, Claims Advisor and Professional Services Framework Agreement for the N6 GCRR SchemeAmey OW Ireland Limited—Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
31 August 2026Call-off Competition from TII444 Lot 1 - Commercial, Claims Advisor and Professional Services Framework Agreement for the N6 GCRR SchemeAmey OW Ireland Limited—Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
10 June 2026Construction of new Civic Amenity site at Gort, Co.GalwayKenny Civils and Plant Ltd—€438k
24 April 2026Call-off Competition from Framework TII 372 Lot 1B Technical Consultancy Services on the N17 Milltown to Gortnagunned Realignment Scheme in County GalwayRoughan and O'Donovan—Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
2 April 2026Call-off Competition from Framework TII 444 Commercial, Claims Advisor and Professional Services Framework on the N17 Milltown to Gortnagunned Road Realignment Scheme in County GalwayLinesight—Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
4 December 2025Engineering Consultancy Services for the Design and Construction Stages for Cloonamore Bay, Inishbofin, Coastal Protection WorksRPS Group Limited6Open Procedure€100k
17 October 2025Galway County Council Housing Minor Building Works Frameworkundisclosed—Restricted Procedure-
13 May 2025Construction of new Civic Amenity site at Gort, Co.GalwayKenny Civils and Plant Ltd9Open Procedure-
11 March 2025Resident Engineering Staff Inis Oírr Pier Improvement ProjectPUNCH Consulting Engineers2Open Procedure€1.2M
5 March 2025Construction of Single House at Ballygar, Co. GalwayMANNION BUILD3Open Procedure€300k
16 January 2025Athenry Northern Relief Road – Western SectionTower Civil Engineering11Open Procedure€1.8M
11 December 2024Contract For The Provision Of Grass Cutting Services In Ballinasloe Town And Estates 2025Nordon landscapes Ltd4Open Procedure€55k
16 August 2024Cuan na Loinge Road Coastal Flooding Mitigation Project iaw TII PMG-02041 Phases 2, 3, 4Langan Consulting Engineers Ltd1Open Procedure€50k
19 July 2024Engineering Consultancy Services - Marine Infrastructure Improvement Options Inis MeáinRPS Group Limited3Open Procedure€100k
24 May 2024Minor Flood Mitigation Works at Mountbellew Lake, Co. Galwayundisclosed—Open Procedure€25k
4 April 2024Framework for Fully integrated Design Team Services for the Provision of Social and Affordable Residential Developments and Public Realm Schemes in Galway County and City Administrative Areasundisclosed10Open Procedure€13.0M
4 April 2024Framework Agreement for Architect Led Fully Integrated Design Team Services for For the Provision of Social and Affordable Residential Developments D and Bundisclosed—Restricted Procedure€15.0M
2 April 2024Technical Consultancy Framework for the Galway to Athlone National Cycleway with Galway County Council and Westmeath County Council acting as ClientAECOM Ireland Ltd5Open Procedure€10.0M
14 March 2024Property Advisory Consultancy Services associated with the Appraisal and Review of Existing and Future Galway County Council Office and Ancillary Accommodation RequirementsTom McNamara and Partners3Open Procedure€100k
29 November 2023Single Party Framework for Design and Build Marine Developments with initial contract for Inis Oirr Pier ImprovementsWard and Burke Construction Ltd.4Competitive Procedure With Negotiation€20.0M
17 June 2023Engineer-Led Design Team Framework to progress design and construction, and act as Assigned Certifier, for construction of Social HousingD. Fallon Consulting Engineers3Open Procedure-
23 April 2023Provision of a Dog Shelter and Associated Services for the Galway County Council administrative areaCloonmore Kennels ltd1Open Procedure€260k
28 March 2023Ballymoe - Housing Development at Ballymoe, Co. GalwayFinna Construction Ltd12Open Procedure-
23 March 2023N83 Archaeological InvestigationsIrish Archaeological Consultancy Ltd3Open Procedure€250k
10 March 2023GCC01-2023 - Galway County Council Framework for Pavement and Associated Minor Works on National RoadsBreedon Surfacing Solutions Ireland Ltd t/a Breedon Ireland7Open Procedure€20.0M
4 November 2022Repair and maintenance to Velfac windows at County HallNuark limited1Open Procedure-
13 September 2022N67 - Clarinbridge to Oranmore Topographic SurveyIO Geomatics4Open Procedure-
22 July 2022NTA Framework Agreement for the provision of Consultancy Services for design, construction management and other services for Transport Projects of Estimated Value Less Than €3millionundisclosed—Restricted Procedure-
22 July 2022National Transport Authority (NTA) Framework Agreement for the provision of Consultancy Services for design, construction management and other services for Transport Projects-Value less than €3mundisclosed—Restricted Procedure€40.0M
15 July 2022Ballyconneely Pier - Repair WorksCunningham Civil and Marine Ltd4Open Procedure-
22 May 2022Multi-party framework for Waste Management Services for the removal, transport and recovery of waste tyres.undisclosed3Restricted Procedure€8.0M
17 December 2021CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF GRASS CUTTING SERVICES IN BALLINASLOE TOWN AND ESTATES 2022undisclosed3Open Procedure-
9 December 2021The preparation of a) Transport Modelling Assessment for County Galway, b) Local Transport Plans/Traffic Management Plans c) the preparation of the Galway County Walking and Cycling Strategyundisclosed—Open Procedure€500k
3 December 2021Supply, Configure, Install and maintain new solar powered Pay & Display machinesundisclosed3Open Procedure€770k
6 October 2021Design Team Services for the Development of 31 Housing Units at Weir Road, Tuam.undisclosed4Open Procedure€425k
5 October 2021Loughrea Townhall prequalificationundisclosed—Restricted Procedure-
5 October 2021Loughrea Townhall Refurbishment Tender Prequalification Stage 1undisclosed—Restricted Procedure-
18 August 2021CISM Services for Fire Authorities in the Western Region including DonegalEAP Consultants (Trading as Inspire Therapeutic and Wellbeing Services)1Open Procedure-
5 July 2021D&B Contract for a Pedestrian Bridge over the Clarin River in Athenry (1)Coffey Construction (I) Ltd.1Open Procedure-
5 June 2021Request for tenders for the provision of an Integrated Asset Management and Contract Management Software Solution for the Housing Unit of Galway County CouncilConpay Limited4Open Procedure€300k
7 March 2021Establishment of a Multi-Operator Framework Agreement for Engineer or Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Galway County CouncilHassett Leyden and Associates6Open Procedure€2.5M
4 March 2021Multi Supplier Framework Agreements for Engineer or Architect Led Design Team Servicesundisclosed—Open Procedure-
27 February 2021Establishment of a Multi-Operator Framework Agreement for Architect-Led Integrated Design Team Services for Galway County CouncilABK Architects8Open Procedure€4.0M
12 February 2021Clifden Town Centre Enhancement Projectsundisclosed4Open Procedure€450k
29 July 2020Galway County Council Masonry Bridge Parapet Repair ContractStankardstone7Open Procedure-
7 July 2020Galway County Council Regional & Local Road Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2020 Lot 1p and d lydon6Open Procedure-
7 July 2020Galway County Council Regional & Local Road Bridge Rehabilitation Works 2020 Lot 2Kenny Civils and Plant Ltd4Open Procedure-
19 June 2020Leachate Removal & Transport services from the East Galway Landfill to various Waste Water Treatment Facilitiesundisclosed6Open Procedure€42k
24 April 2020Design, supply and installation of a fully supported Wi-Fi network of outdoor public access points, at designated locations in Galway County, under the WiFi4EU programme.Magnet Networks4Open Procedure-
14 February 2020Construction of 18no. housing units and 8no. apartments at Hospital Rd. Clifden, Co. Galway, Ireland.undisclosed6Open Procedure€6.0M
26 November 2019N59 Bunnakill to Oughterard Advance Fencing WorksNoone Civil Engineers and Construction Ltd3Open Procedure-
4 November 2019Environmental Risk AssessmentsFehily Timoney and Company1Open Procedure-
20 October 2019The supply of structural firefighting PPE for Galway Fire & Rescue ServiceFireguard Fire and Rescue3Open Procedure€300k
29 August 2019Supply of Storage Area Network Equipmnet and ServicesLogicalis Technology Ltd2Open Procedure-
25 April 2019N67 Ballinderreen to Kinvara Phase 2 Road Realignmentundisclosed8Open Procedure€6.1M
20 December 2018GCC01-2018, Galway County Council Framework for Pavement & Associated Minor Works on National Roadsundisclosed14Open Procedure€9.0M
29 July 2018N59 Maam Cross to BunnakillClare Civil Engineering Co Ltd9Restricted Procedure€7.5M
15 November 2017Check and Audit Monitoring of Drinking Water Supplies on behalf of Galway County Councilundisclosed3Open Procedure€156k
14 November 2017Engineering Consultancy and related services (1)PUNCH Consulting Engineers1Open Procedure€400k
17 August 2017Engineering Consultancy Services for South Galway - Gort Lowlands Flood Relief Schemeundisclosed—Open Procedure€300k
31 July 2017Request for Tender for the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2018-2022 for the functional area of Galway County LCDC , comprising of 1 LOT.undisclosed—Open Procedure€9.6M
30 June 2017Supply and installation of temporary capping material to the East Galway LandfillHBB GeoSales Ltd1Open Procedure€300k
3 April 2017Landfill development works including: landfill cell development; placement of Bentonite Enriched Soils; and Landfill Capping worksundisclosed—Open Procedure€6.0M
12 December 2016Lake sampling for Galway County Council - 2017undisclosed1Open Procedure-
31 October 2016N63 Abbeyknockmoy to Annagh Hill Road Scheme.harrington concrete and quarries1Open Procedure€6.3M
5 October 2016Removal and Transport of Leachate from East Galway Landfill to Various Treatment Facilitiesundisclosed3Open Procedure€600k
24 June 2016G.C.C Civic Amentiy Tender 2016undisclosed—Open Procedure€500k
19 April 2016Provision of Office Cleaning and Window Cleaning Servicesundisclosed—Open Procedure€300k
10 March 2016Establishment of a multi-party framework agreement for the supply of landfill gas infrastructure materialsundisclosed2Open Procedure€300k
20 November 2015For the Supply, Manufacture and delivery of Site Markers/ Interpretation signs for the Connemara Infrastructure & Interpretation Plan (CIIP)undisclosed1Open Procedure-
16 October 2015Establishment of a multi-party framework agreement for integrated design team services with the back-up of a multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy teamundisclosed—Open Procedure€500k
2 October 2015N6 Galway City Transport Project Phase 3 Ground Investigation Contract No.1undisclosed1Open Procedure-
28 September 2015N6 Galway City Transport Project Phase 3 Topographical Survey Contract No.1undisclosed—Open Procedure-
13 July 2015N17 Carrownurlaur to Ballindine Road Schemep and d lydon1Open Procedure-
1 July 2015Requirement for the supply of Microsoft EA SubscriptionSoftwareONE1Open Procedure-
29 May 2015Architects Framework - Housing Strategy 2020undisclosed—Open Procedure€10.0M
20 May 2015East Galway Landfill - Tender for Hire of Landfill Waste Compactorundisclosed—Open Procedure€500k
15 May 2015East Galway Landfill - Tender for Landfill Plant & Machinery Hireundisclosed—Open Procedure€500k
6 March 2015N84 Luimnagh Realignment SchemeCarey Group PLC1Open Procedure€6.6M
22 September 2014N84 Luimnagh Advance Fencing ContractNoone Civil Engineers and Construction Ltd1Open Procedure-
5 September 2014Framework for the Repair and Replacement of Vehicle Restraint Systemsundisclosed1Restricted Procedure-
5 September 2014Extension & Refurbishment of Council Chamber at Galway County Council, Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, GalwayCarey Building Contractors1Open Procedure-
2 September 2014Pipeline Replacement WorksPadraig Folan (Civil Engineering) Limited1Open Procedure-
2 September 2014Land and Property Valuation ServicesLisney Ltd1Open Procedure-
1 September 2014East Galway Landfill Site - Supply of Geosynthetic Capping MaterialsVertase FLI Ltd2Open Procedure-
26 August 2014Tender for Microsoft Software Licences for Galway County Councilboxxe Limited3Open Procedure-
22 August 2014Turbidity Monitoring ContractCully Automation Ltd3Open Procedure-
22 August 2014N59 Bunnakill to Claremount, Phase 1 – Advanced Ground investigation contractIrish Drilling Limited2Open Procedure-
18 July 2014Athenry Town Walls Capital Works 2014 & South Tower ConservationCoffey Construction (I) Ltd.6Open Procedure-
15 May 2013Pallisade Fencing Works for Galway County Council Southern Divisionundisclosed1Open Procedure-
How Galway County Council buys: competition & SME-access profile

Open-market vs limited-competition mix · average bids · SME-access ratio

Procurement Intelligence

Galway County Council is the local authority for County Galway, responsible for housing and building, roads and transport, water services, environmental services, community development, planning, and local economic functions. Its 2026 adopted budget provides for approximately €203.3 million in expenditure on local services, including €33.4 million for housing and building, €65.5 million for road transport and safety, and €15.2 million for water services. Procurement is coordinated through the Finance Department, with opportunities advertised through eTenders, SupplyGov, and national or regional procurement frameworks. Core procurement categories include construction and maintenance, engineering and architectural consultancy, roads and infrastructure, housing refurbishment, plant and equipment, ICT, environmental services, and community or social supports.

Strategic Context

The Council’s 2026 service delivery plan identifies substantial activity in housing, roads, water infrastructure, flood mitigation, piers and harbours, active travel, greenways, and capital project development. Reported 2026 priorities include procurement of a design consultant for the City Station project and a contractor for Loughrea works, while the Housing Term Maintenance and Refurbishment Contracts 2025–2027 indicate continuing demand for building contractors and maintenance specialists. The Council states that it uses national and regional contracts where appropriate, and its procurement planning is linked to value-for-money, compliance, and coordinated capital-project delivery.

Typical Suppliers

  • Civil engineering and building contractors delivering roads, housing, refurbishment, water, public-realm, and flood-mitigation works
  • Multidisciplinary engineering and architectural consultancies, including firms such as RPS Consulting Engineers, AECOM Ireland, and other framework or tender-appointed design teams
  • Housing maintenance, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and planned-refurbishment contractors
  • Suppliers of plant, vehicles, construction materials, environmental equipment, and local-authority operational goods through SupplyGov or national frameworks
  • Community, training, employment-support, and other social-service providers appointed through competitive tenders or framework mini-competitions

Supplier Tips

  • Register on both eTenders and SupplyGov, select comprehensive CPV classifications, and monitor Galway County Council notices as well as relevant national and regional frameworks; the Council specifically directs suppliers to use both platforms.
  • Track the Council’s annual budget, service delivery plan, and capital-project pipeline to engage before tender publication, particularly for housing refurbishment, roads, active travel, flood mitigation, public buildings, and water-related works.
  • Prepare evidence of relevant public-sector experience, financial and insurance capacity, health-and-safety compliance, environmental performance, and ability to meet MEAT quality criteria; Galway tenders may use framework mini-competitions and formal quality-and-price evaluation rather than price alone.

Updated 4 October 2026

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Professional Services
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Last updated 17 October 2026. Award dataset coverage begins 2013-05-15. Sentinel TED values (€0, €1) are excluded from totals and averages.