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Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board Tenders & Contract Awards

What Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board buys, who wins its contracts, and how suppliers get seen

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board has 1 open tender accepting bids right now, most of them in Construction and Professional Services. 22 tender notices have come from this buyer since monitoring began.

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board has awarded 95 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.

Public buyers rarely change supplier mid-contract. The opening is usually a new requirement, not a switch.

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Open now

22

Tender notices tracked

95

Contract awards

€61.8M

Disclosed value

€1.3M

Average per award

64

With named winner

Awarded in 2026

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board has 11 published contract awards in 2026 tracked on Tenderwatch, worth €903k across the 7 awards with published values.

Top winners in 2026

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
202514€12.3M
202611€903k

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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: 4
  • Open Procedure: 80
  • Restricted Procedure: 3

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

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Award history (95 records)

DateTitleWinnerBidsProcedureValue
7 October 2026Suitability Assessment Questionnaire for Works Contractor and as PSCS at Blessington Community College, Blessington, Co. Wicklow.undisclosed—-
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
14 July 2025Supplementary Request for Contract Cleaning Service's Tender for Kildare Wicklow ETB at Bray Institute of Further Education Bray Co WicklowGrosvenor Services—Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
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 Contractors 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-
How Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board buys: competition & SME-access profile

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

Procurement Intelligence

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB) is a regional Irish Education and Training Board delivering post-primary education, further education and training, and related support services across Kildare and Wicklow. Its procurement footprint is broad for an ETB of this size, with spend spanning school buildings, professional design and engineering services, ICT and managed print, catering, and educational equipment. Publicly visible contract history suggests it is an active buyer with recurring procurement in school infrastructure, energy upgrades, compliance works, and digital/teaching technology. KWETB also maintains a procurement page stating that tenders and awards above the applicable thresholds are published publicly and provides a direct procurement contact point.

Strategic Context

Recent procurement signals point to an active capital and decarbonisation agenda, including School Energy Pathfinder heat-pump related work, asbestos surveys, science laboratory upgrades, and emergency mechanical works in schools. Current open tenders also indicate major technology and infrastructure investment, including a single-party framework for bespoke electrical control and automation panels and a digital engineering software platform. The authority appears to be buying in waves tied to school summer works, safety/compliance programmes, and multi-year digital or energy projects rather than through one-off low-value purchases.

Typical Suppliers

  • Construction contractors and building works firms experienced in school summer works, emergency repairs, and laboratory or plant-room upgrades
  • Mechanical and electrical consultancies and installers, especially for heat pumps, gas systems, controls, and compliance-driven building services
  • ICT suppliers providing managed print, AV/interactive classroom systems, and educational software platforms
  • Professional services consultancies such as architects, quantity surveyors, and project supervisors for education estates
  • Catering operators and school food service providers for campus canteens and concessions

Supplier Tips

  • Target bids around the ETB’s summer works and compliance cycles, because recent awards show recurring demand for school upgrades, emergency works, and design-team support tied to the academic calendar.
  • Demonstrate experience in education-sector delivery, including safeguarding of live school environments, phasing around term time, and working to public-sector compliance and documentation standards.
  • For ICT and engineering frameworks, position as a long-term support partner rather than only a product vendor, because current tenders indicate interest in multi-year implementation, support, and integration.

Updated 6 September 2026

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Last updated 16 October 2026. Award dataset coverage begins 2014-06-04. Sentinel TED values (€0, €1) are excluded from totals and averages.