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Who wins Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board contracts, and how hard it is to break in

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board has awarded 93 contracts totalling €61.8M between 2014 and 2026. Top supplier by disclosed value is Miko Metals Ltd (1 award).

Its three largest suppliers hold 18% of the disclosed value. 8 companies have won here in more than one year. 17 of the 82 awards with a published bid count drew a single bidder.

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93

Awards

€61.8M

Disclosed value

€1.3M

Average per award

63

With named winner

Top suppliers awarded

  1. 1.Miko Metals Ltd1 · €7.6M
  2. 2.Creative Activity1 · €5.0M
  3. 3.GPS IT Services Ltd1 · €1.5M
  4. 4.Rafters Cafe School Food Company3 · €1.4M
  5. 5.Freshtoday Southeast Catering Limited1 · €1.0M
  6. 6.The Lunch Bag Unlimited1 · €683k
  7. 7.The Lunch Bag Limited1 · €683k
  8. 8.Musicmaker Ltd1 · €600k
  9. 9.Strahan Timber1 · €500k
  10. 10.Dunn-Barr Electric Ltd.1 · €395k

Year-by-year

YearAwardsValue
20143€2.5M
20151€350k
20164-
20171-
20183€32.5M
202011€400k
202112€1.3M
202211€8.3M
202312€703k
202412€2.6M
202513€12.3M
202610€903k

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By value band

Competition intensity

Awards with bid data
82
Sole bidder (no competition)
17
Most contested award
The Provision of School Classroom Equipment including Multi-Sensory Equipment for Post Primary Schools under KWETB
17 bids received

Least contested above 1 bid: 2 X Temporary Rental Classrooms at Gaelcholaiste na Mara, Yardland, Vale Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow (2 bids)

By procedure

  • Direct Invite – Mini-Competition: 3
  • Open Procedure: 80
  • Restricted Procedure: 3

Supplier intelligence

Top-3 suppliers account for 18.2% of €82.8M total disclosed value — a market-concentration signal.

SupplierShareCRO statusOther bodies (join 4)
Miko Metals Ltd9.2%Normalalso won €4.8M across 9 other Irish bodies →
Creative Activity6%—also won €2.0M across 3 other Irish bodies →
Clonduff Office Furniture Ltd.3%Normalalso won €25.4M across 8 other Irish bodies →
GPS IT Services Ltd1.8%Normalalso won €2.1M across 2 other Irish bodies →
Rafters Cafe School Food Company1.7%—also won €411k across 1 other Irish body →

Repeat winners

Suppliers awarded contracts by Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board in two or more separate years, from published award notices.

SupplierAwardsActive years
David Falconer Architects Ltd42023, 2024, 2026
GET FRESH CATERING LTD32023, 2025
Rafters Cafe School Food Company32023, 2025
Glenlow Construction Ltd. T/A Nolan Construction22024, 2025
instaspace22016, 2021
Oman-Beverly Smyth22021, 2024
Ronan Burke Electrical Ltd t/a Burke Electrical Installations22020, 2024
Wriggle Learning22021, 2022

Notices published in the last 90 days

PublishedTitleWinnerValue
26 August 2026Invitation to Tender for Architectural Consultancy Services – Emergency Works (Co. Wicklow Schools)undisclosed€85k

Award history (93 records)

DateTitleWinnerBidsProcedureValue
26 August 2026Invitation to Tender for Architectural Consultancy Services – Emergency Works (Co. Wicklow Schools)undisclosed—€85k
11 June 2026Frozen foodsAvalanche Frozen Foods Limited—€50k
9 June 2026Request for Tender Stage 2 - Lot 5 Frozen FoodsAvalanche Frozen Foods Limited—Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
30 April 2026Invitation to Tender for Architectural Consultancy Services to Supervise Summer Works for two Science Laboratory Upgrades at Scoil Chonglais, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow.David Falconer Architects Ltd—€20k
30 April 2026Invitation to Tender for Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Services to Supervise Emergency Works for Improving Disability Access to the main entrance in Glenart College, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 Yundisclosed—€1k
11 March 2026Request for Tender Stage 2 - Lot 6Freddie Hamilton Wholesale LTD—€50k
11 March 2026meal services – Call for Tender for the Provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Naas Community National School / KWETB SchoolThe Lunch Bag Unlimited—€683k
10 March 2026Request for Tender Stage 2 - Lot 6Freddie Hamilton Wholesale LTD—Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
4 February 2026Tender for Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Services to Supervise Emergency Works for Emergency Lighting Updates in Colaiste Lorcain, Castledermot Co. Kildare R14 X620undisclosed—€42k
20 January 2026Invitation to Tender for Architectural Consultancy Services to Supervise Summer Works for two Science Laboratory Upgrades at Scoil Chonglais, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow.David Falconer Architects Ltd3Open Procedure€20k
4 November 2025Metalwork/Technology classroom materials for Junior and Leaving Cert cycles in Post Primary Schools under KWETBMiko Metals Ltd2Open Procedure€7.6M
4 November 2025Invitation to Tender for Works Contractor for Emergency Works Roof Repair at St Kevin's Community College, Dunlavin, Co WicklowGlenlow Construction Ltd. T/A Nolan Construction2Open Procedure€40k
9 October 2025Call for Tender for the Provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Naas Community National School / KWETB SchoolThe Lunch Bag Limited6Open Procedure€683k
10 July 2025Invitation to Tender for Concession Catering for Glenart College, Arklow, Co Wicklow.GET FRESH CATERING LTD1Open Procedure€240k
19 June 2025The provision of Projectors, Interactive screens and AV Solutions with all associated services and accessories for Schools, Education Centres and Administration offices of Kildare Wicklow ETBToomey Audio Visual4Open Procedure-
18 June 2025Invitation to Tender for Concession Catering for St Kevins College, Dunlavin, Co. WicklowRafters Cafe School Food Company1Open Procedure€920k
13 June 2025Invitation to Tender for Concession Catering for Pipers Hill College, Naas, Kildare.Rafters Cafe School Food Company3Open Procedure€480k
9 June 2025School Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Bundle 1 Asbestos Survey Procurement - Heat Pump ProgrammeOccupational Hygiene and Safety Services2Open Procedure€25k
9 June 2025School Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Bundle 5 Asbestos Survey Procurement - Heat Pump ProgrammeMDK Analytical Ltd2Open Procedure€25k
6 June 2025School Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Bundle 5 Design Team Procurement - Heat Pump Programme - WicklowGalileo Energy Services6Open Procedure€234k
6 June 2025School Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Bundle 1 Design Team Procurement - Heat Pump Programme - KildareBDP7Open Procedure€268k
22 April 2025Invitation to Tender The provision of Onsite ICT Technician Support Services to Kildare Wicklow Education and Training BoardGPS IT Services Ltd2Open Procedure€1.5M
27 February 2025Tender for Contractor for the upgrade of Electrical Systems at Blessington FETCMFE Contracts Ltd3Open Procedure€250k
13 December 2024Invitation to tender for Contractor Works for Pipers Hill College re configuration SEN Toilet and Shower/ First Aid roomConneally Group1Open Procedure€83k
5 December 2024Removal / Relocation Services for Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board Head Office.Oman-Beverly Smyth4Open Procedure€23k
18 November 2024Invitation to Tender for Office Furniture and Equipment at KWETB Head Office Chestnut House Millennium Park Naas Co Kildare for Office Fit OutSheelin Group Commerical Interiors11Open Procedure€225k
12 November 2024Invitation to Tender for Contractor Office Fit Out Works at KWETB Head Office Chestnut House Millennium Park Naas Co KildareDunnes Building Services Ltd9Open Procedure€282k
1 November 2024Contractor Emergency Works for Prefab Roof Repair Colaiste Bhride Carnew Co WicklowGlenlow Construction Ltd. T/A Nolan Construction5Open Procedure€68k
22 October 2024Invitation to Tender for Waste Management Services for Kildare Wicklow Education and Training BoardStarrus Eco Holdings Ltd—Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
5 September 2024Tender for Contractor Works services for (Automatic Door)accessibility works at Colaiste Bhride Carnew Co WicklowAutom8 Installations Limited2Open Procedure€14k
30 August 2024Invitation to Tender for Architectural Consultancy Services to Supervise EW to repair an entire prefab roof and increase the over flow of a water outlet at Coláiste Bhríde, Carnew, Co. WicklowDavid Falconer Architects Ltd1Open Procedure€7k
27 August 2024The provision of Musical Instruments and Equipment for Music Generation Kildare and WicklowMusicmaker Ltd3Open Procedure€600k
11 July 2024Invitation to Tender for Contractor for Blessington Community College Blessington Co. Wicklow , EWS2024 Fire Alarm Installation upgradeRonan Burke Electrical Ltd t/a Burke Electrical Installations5Open Procedure€140k
24 April 2024Invitation to Tender for Architectural Consultancy Services for the implementation of New Modular Accommodation at Bray institute of Further EducationMcGahon Architects2Open Procedure€150k
18 March 2024Catering Service Provision to Greystones Community National School (non concession) - KWETB SchoolFreshtoday Southeast Catering Limited2Open Procedure€1.0M
18 December 2023Invitation to Tender for Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Services to Supervise Emergency Works for the upgrade of the Fire Alarm System at Blessington Community College, Co Wicklow - KWETBSemple and McKillop Ltd2Open Procedure-
12 December 2023Invitation to Tender for an (Electrical) Building Services Engineer to provide Consultancy, PM and Tender preparation for a full Electrical upgrade to Blessington FETC, CO Wicklow - KWETBMatt O Mahony and Associates EO3Open Procedure-
26 November 2023Invitation to Tender for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Consultancy Services For Proposed Office Fit-out, in Millennium Park, Naas, for KWETBMcLoughlin Architecture7Open Procedure€228k
20 November 2023Emergency Works for fire alarm and emergency lighting upgrade with associated works at Coláiste Bhríde, Co WicklowDunn-Barr Electric Ltd.6Open Procedure€395k
17 November 2023Architectural Consultancy Services (with bought in services as required) to Supervise Emergency Works for the upgrade of Special Needs Facility and Universal Access at Coláiste Bhríde, Co. Wicklowundisclosed1Open Procedure€20k
26 October 2023Invite to Tender for Contractor for Erection of Fencing at Bray Institute Of Further Education, Novara Ave, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 ND89 - Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training BoardIrish Fencing Services3Open Procedure€60k
19 September 2023Architectural consultancy services to complete a Emergency Works application for Roof and Guttering upgradesDavid Falconer Architects Ltd1Open Procedure-
12 July 2023Canteen and Catering Service Provision to Scoil Chonglais - Kildare Wicklow ETBGET FRESH CATERING LTD1Open Procedure-
6 July 2023Invitation to Tender Curragh Community College School Meals ProvisionCarambola1Open Procedure-
2 July 2023Non- Concession Catering and Canteen Service Provision to St Conleth’s Community College, Newbridge, Co Kildare - KWETB SchoolRafters Cafe School Food Company2Open Procedure-
18 June 2023Concession Catering for Colaiste Bhríde, Co Wicklow - Kildare Wicklow ETBGET FRESH CATERING LTD1Open Procedure-
6 March 2023Full Fire Alarm upgrade works for Coláiste Chraobh Abhann - CCA Fire Alarmundisclosed3Open Procedure-
7 December 2022CONTRACTOR FOR EMERGENCY WORKS TO ROOF REPAIRSundisclosed2Open Procedure-
3 December 2022The Provision of School Classroom Equipment including Multi-Sensory Equipment for Post Primary Schools under KWETBCreative Activity17Open Procedure€5.0M
21 October 2022BIFE, Novara Avenue, Roof Upgrade 1022 Architectural Consultancy ServicesBluett and O'Donoghue Architects1Open Procedure-
8 October 2022The provision of Concession Catering Services/ School Meals Provision to various KWETB Schoolsundisclosed4Open Procedure€1.2M
5 October 2022Catering Services / School Meals Provision for Athy Community College (non-concession)undisclosed2Open Procedure€320k
9 September 2022Topographic Survey for Ardscoil Rath Iomghain, Rathangan, Co. KildareLENMAR13Open Procedure-
8 September 2022The provision of subject matter expertise for programme design, development and management in entrepreneurship, business, catering, hospitality and quality assurance and innovation for FETundisclosed1Open Procedure€480k
4 August 2022The provision of a wireless and fixed network solutionundisclosed6Open Procedure€800k
4 June 2022Provision of ICT Managed Servicesundisclosed2Open Procedure€480k
30 January 2022Multi Supplier Framework for The Provision of Recruitment Agency Services to Supply Fixed Term and Temporary Agency Staffundisclosed7Open Procedure€16.0M
21 January 2022The Supply of Higher Spec Chromebook Devices and associated products and servicesWriggle Learning5Open Procedure-
27 October 2021Relocation ServicesOman-Beverly Smyth3Open Procedure-
15 October 2021Replacement of existing oil fired boiler & associated oil supply valves, flues and filters.undisclosed2Open Procedure-
11 October 2021The Supply of Chromebook Devices and associated products and servicesWriggle Learning5Open Procedure-
7 October 2021The supply of Musical Instruments and Music Equipment to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Boardundisclosed4Open Procedure-
8 September 2021The supply of Woodwork Classroom Materials (1)Strahan Timber3Open Procedure€500k
8 July 2021Request for Tender for Managed Desktop, Mobile Device & Power Management Solution.iBiT2Open Procedure-
23 June 2021Invitation to Tender for Temporary Accommodation and associated siteworks at Confey College, Leixlip, Co. Kildareundisclosed4Open Procedure-
20 June 2021Supply, delivery & installation of Projectors and associated products in KWETBundisclosed9Open Procedure€450k
14 May 2021Invitation of Tender for Contractor for Temporary Accommodation and All Associated Works at Athy Community College, Athy, Co. Kildareinstaspace2Open Procedure-
12 April 2021The supply of Metal Work Materialsundisclosed2Open Procedure€300k
7 April 2021Establishment of a multi-supplier framework for the Supply of School Journals for use by students in Kildare and Wicklow Education & Training Board schools & Collegesundisclosed6Open Procedure-
8 January 2021Invitation to Tender for Mechanical Upgrade comprising of Boiler Repairs at Maynooth Community College, Manor Mills Complex, Maynooth, Co. KildareHybrid Engineering and Contracting6Open Procedure-
18 December 2020Installation of new emergency lighting and fire alarm system and associated works at St. Farnan's Post Primary School, Prosperous, Co. KildareRonan Burke Electrical Ltd t/a Burke Electrical Installations10Open Procedure-
13 November 2020Supply of Musical Instruments & Equipment for KWETB Music Generationundisclosed5Open Procedure-
27 October 2020Supply of Concession Catering Services to St. Kevin’s Community College, Dunlavinundisclosed4Open Procedure-
24 September 20202 X Temporary Rental Classrooms at Gaelcholaiste na Mara, Yardland, Vale Road, Arklow, Co. WicklowMBC Building Contractors Ltd2Open Procedure-
11 September 2020Supply, delivery & installation of Projectors and associated products in KWETBundisclosed7Open Procedure-
7 September 2020The provision of wireless solutions for Maynooth Education Campus and Confey Collegeundisclosed4Open Procedure-
10 August 2020Pipers Hill College, Naas Catering Service Concessionundisclosed4Open Procedure-
7 June 2020Onsite IT Maintenance Supportundisclosed4Open Procedure€400k
31 May 2020Framework for Supply of Loose Furniture to Kildare Wicklow Education and Training BoardClonduff Office Furniture Ltd.6Open Procedure€2.5M
30 May 2020Framework for supply of School Equipmentundisclosed16Open Procedure€2.5M
15 January 2020Asset Management SystemMindaClient7Open Procedure-
12 August 2018Construction Works (Mechanical Services) new build 1000 pupil post primary school for Naas Community Collegeundisclosed10Restricted Procedure€15.0M
8 April 2018Expressions of Interest are invited from suitably qualified building contractors who wish to be considered for the construction of a new 1000 pupil post primary school building (approx. 10,500m2)undisclosed4Restricted Procedure€16.0M
8 April 2018Expressions of Interest are invited from suitably qualified electrical specialist contractors who wish to be considered for the construction of a new 1000 pupil post primary school building.undisclosed7Restricted Procedure€1.5M
15 December 2017Replacement water tanks and related in school buildingSkellig Engineering Ltd1Open Procedure-
26 September 2016All Weather Artificial Sports Pitch and Related WorksSole Sports and Leisure Ltd3Open Procedure-
12 September 2016Consultancy Services for temporary accommodation for four Community CollegesA.L Architects Ltd1Open Procedure-
1 September 2016Two year rental of two prefab classrooms for national school and associated site worksinstaspace1Open Procedure-
16 June 2016Construction of Standalone Changing Room Facility at St. Kevin's Community College, Dunlavin, Co. Wicklowpaul caffrey construction ltd1Open Procedure-
19 May 2015RFT for Cleaning Services BIFEEco Group Services1Open Procedure€350k
13 November 2014Tender for supply of loose furniture and equipment for Arklow Community Collegeundisclosed—Open Procedure€2.5M
11 September 2014Supply of Convertible LaptopsBechtle1Open Procedure-
4 June 2014Electronic Payment System for Schoolsundisclosed4Open Procedure-

Last updated 14 September 2026. Award dataset coverage begins 2014-06-04. Sentinel TED values (€0, €1) are excluded from totals and averages.

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