Kilkenny and Carlow ETB - contract awards
Kilkenny and Carlow ETB has awarded 89 contracts totalling €72.0M between 2015 and 2026. Top supplier by disclosed value is MGNÉ Architects (1 award).
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89
Awards
€72.0M
Disclosed value
€1.7M
Average per award
77
With named winner
Top suppliers awarded
- 1.MGNÉ Architects1 · €7.8M
- 2.Freshtoday Southeast Catering Limited1 · €7.0M
- 3.Brian Dunlop Architects6 · €6.8M
- 4.Ronayne Hire and Hardware3 · €5.4M
- 5.O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd2 · €5.0M
- 6.Tyro Technologies Limited1 · €4.0M
- 7.Fresh Today Catering Ltd.1 · €3.7M
- 8.Kenny Lyons and Associates1 · €3.2M
- 9.Crocon Engineers ltd1 · €1.5M
- 10.Geaney Engineering Consultants1 · €1.5M
Year-by-year
| Year | Awards | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | - |
| 2016 | 1 | €200k |
| 2017 | 1 | €480k |
| 2018 | 1 | €300k |
| 2019 | 3 | €600k |
| 2020 | 8 | €3.3M |
| 2021 | 22 | €35.1M |
| 2022 | 15 | €7.2M |
| 2023 | 10 | €1.6M |
| 2024 | 9 | €3.9M |
| 2025 | 8 | €7.4M |
| 2026 | 9 | €12.0M |
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By value band
- €25k-€50k1 · €33k
- €50k-€144k2 · €50k
- €144k-€360k9 · €1.6M
- €360k-€1M18 · €7.2M
- €1M-€5M24 · €38.2M
- Over €5M5 · €25.0M
Competition intensity
- Awards with bid data
- 77
- Sole bidder (no competition)
- 11
- Most contested award
- KCETB invite tenderers for the supply of Security & Fire Alarm Services & Maintenance
- 13 bids received
Least contested above 1 bid: Supply of Musical Instruments and Music accessories (2 bids)
By procedure
- Open Procedure: 81
Supplier intelligence
Top-3 suppliers account for 23.4% of €91.8M total disclosed value — a market-concentration signal.
| Supplier | Share | CRO status | Other bodies (join 4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGNÉ Architects | 8.5% | — | — |
| Freshtoday Southeast Catering Limited | 7.6% | Normal | also won €5.4M across 17 other Irish bodies → |
| Brian Dunlop Architects | 7.4% | Normal | also won €3.3M across 6 other Irish bodies → |
| Ronayne Hire and Hardware | 6.7% | — | also won €12.2M across 16 other Irish bodies → |
| O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd | 5.4% | — | also won €4.5M across 8 other Irish bodies → |
Repeat winners
Suppliers awarded contracts by Kilkenny and Carlow ETB in two or more separate years, from published award notices.
| Supplier | Awards | Active years |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Dunlop Architects | 6 | 2015, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Dolphin Electrical Wholesale Ltd | 3 | 2023, 2025, 2026 |
| Gainfort Hair and Beauty Supplies ltd | 3 | 2020, 2023, 2025 |
| Ronayne Hire and Hardware | 3 | 2022, 2023, 2026 |
| Abacus Communications | 2 | 2021, 2025 |
| Bidvest Noonan (ROI) Ltd | 2 | 2020, 2024 |
| Consarc Design Group | 2 | 2025, 2026 |
| Fieldmaster Ltd t/a OfficeMaster | 2 | 2023, 2025 |
| Miko Metals Ltd | 2 | 2019, 2023 |
| O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd | 2 | 2020, 2026 |
| S.P. Kelly Ltd. T/A DEB Exams | 2 | 2020, 2021 |
Notices published in the last 90 days
| Published | Title | Winner | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Services for a Photovoltaic (PV) System at Joinersfolly, Kilkenny | Enerj Building Services Engineering and Building Performance | €33k |
| 15 June 2026 | Kilkenny/ Carlow ETB | O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd | €2.5M |
| 10 June 2026 | excluding branded clothing | Qflow Promotions - Eflow Marketing Ltd. | €221k |
Award history (89 records)
| Date | Title | Winner | Bids | Procedure | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Services for a Photovoltaic (PV) System at Joinersfolly, Kilkenny | Enerj Building Services Engineering and Building Performance | — | €33k | |
| 15 June 2026 | Kilkenny/ Carlow ETB | O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd | — | €2.5M | |
| 10 June 2026 | excluding branded clothing | Qflow Promotions - Eflow Marketing Ltd. | — | €221k | |
| 3 April 2026 | School Mgnt Information Systems Post Primary Schools | Tyro Technologies Limited | — | €4.0M | |
| 25 March 2026 | Establishment of a Single Party framework agreement per lot for the supply, installation, commissioning, training and maintenance/servicing (where applicable) of Equipment and Consumables for schools | Central Technology Supplies Ltd. | — | €1.5M | |
| 23 March 2026 | Invitation to Tender for Architectural -Conservation Architect (Minimum G2) Led Design Team Consultancy Services for various Further Education and Training (FET) Projects | Consarc Design Group | — | €200k | |
| 27 February 2026 | Construction Studies and Wood Machining and Preparation Room | Ronayne Hire and Hardware | — | €5.0M | |
| 24 February 2026 | Request for Tenders for a single party framework for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Apprenticeship Equipment and Materials | Dolphin Electrical Wholesale Ltd | — | €1.5M | |
| 8 January 2026 | Establishment of a Single Party framework agreement per lot for the supply, installation, commissioning, training and maintenance/servicing (where applicable) of Equipment and Consumables for schools | Central Technology Supplies Ltd. | 2 | Open Procedure | €1.5M |
| 28 November 2025 | Invitation to Tender for Architectural -Conservation Architect (Minimum G2) Led Design Team Consultancy Services for various Further Education and Training (FET) Projects | Consarc Design Group | 1 | Open Procedure | €200k |
| 20 November 2025 | Request for Tenders for a single party framework for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Apprenticeship Equipment and Materials | Dolphin Electrical Wholesale Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | €1.5M |
| 21 October 2025 | Establishment of a Single-Party framework agreement per lot for the supply, installation, commissioning, training and maintenance/servicing (where applicable) of Equipment and Consumables for schools | Podium 4 Sport | 6 | Open Procedure | €5.0M |
| 11 July 2025 | The Supply, Installation, Licensing and Commissioning of Wireless Access Points compatible with existing systems within Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board | Abacus Communications | 3 | Open Procedure | €221k |
| 10 July 2025 | Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Services for a Photovoltaic (PV) System at Joinersfolly, Kilkenny | undisclosed | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 25 June 2025 | Request for Tenders to establish a Single Supplier Framework Agreement for the supply of Stationery and Office Supplies to Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (KCETB) | Fieldmaster Ltd t/a OfficeMaster | 5 | Open Procedure | €1.0M |
| 17 April 2025 | Request for Tenders for the Services to Supply, Delivery and Distribution of School Meals to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB | Freshtoday Southeast Catering Limited | 7 | Open Procedure | €7.0M |
| 3 March 2025 | KCETB invites submissions to this invitation to Tender for the supply and delivery of Hair and Beauty Therapy Course Consumables and Equipment Multi-Party Framework | Gainfort Hair and Beauty Supplies ltd | 5 | Open Procedure | €800k |
| 11 November 2024 | KCETB invites tenders for the fire safety upgrade works to Kilkenny City Vocational School | Donal Corcoran Electrical Ltd T/A Excel Electrical | 6 | Open Procedure | €380k |
| 11 October 2024 | Kilkenny Education Campus - Enabling Works | MandN Civil Engineering | 8 | Open Procedure | €890k |
| 10 October 2024 | KCETB invite submissions to this Invitation to Tender for the supply and delivery of branded Promotional Merchandise | Bright Promotions Ltd | 10 | Open Procedure | €221k |
| 10 July 2024 | KCETB invite submissions for the provision of a Framework Agreement for ICT Infrastructure and Operations Support Services to Schools and Further Education and Training Centres | Solve IT Management Ltd | 1 | Open Procedure | €600k |
| 1 July 2024 | 240627t Colaiste Eoin Hacketstown, co. Carlow | Select Roofing Limited | 2 | Open Procedure | €1.0M |
| 30 May 2024 | Tender for Provision of Hot Meals/Lunches to Coláiste Eoin, Hacketstown, Co Carlow | GET FRESH CATERING LTD | 1 | Open Procedure | €50k |
| 29 April 2024 | Provision of Contract Cleaning services for Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Schools and Centres as required. | Bidvest Noonan (ROI) Ltd | 4 | Open Procedure | €500k |
| 6 February 2024 | KCETB invite submissions for Roof Refurbishment works in Abbey Community College, Ferrybank, Waterford. | Brickmore Construction | 4 | Open Procedure | €500k |
| 1 February 2024 | KCETB invite submissions for the provision of Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)for Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board | Moroney Electrical Contractors (Kilkenny) Ltd | 4 | Open Procedure | €400k |
| 22 September 2023 | KCETB invite submissions for the establishment of a Single-Party Framework Agreement for the supply, delivery, commissioning and maintenance of TIG Welders on behalf of KCETB Training Services. | Metron International Ltd | 3 | Open Procedure | €215k |
| 18 August 2023 | KCETB invite submissions for the establishment of a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the supply of Metalwork/Engineering class materials to schools and centres under its remit | Miko Metals Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | €215k |
| 17 May 2023 | Training Centre at Unit M, Purcellsinch, Kilkenny | Glenlow Construction Ltd. T/A Nolan Construction | 5 | Open Procedure | - |
| 12 May 2023 | KCETB is seeking to appoint a suitable energy consultant via a competitive tender process using the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform’s Conditions of Engagement for Consultants | KSN Project Management | 6 | Open Procedure | - |
| 10 May 2023 | KCETB invite applications for the supply of Hair and Beauty Therapy Course Consumables and Equipment and IPL Machine(s to facilitate its delivery of its hairdressing and beauty therapy programmes | Gainfort Hair and Beauty Supplies ltd | 7 | Open Procedure | - |
| 30 April 2023 | KCETB invite applications for the establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement, per lot for the supply, delivery and assembly/installation of school and general office furniture. | Fieldmaster Ltd t/a OfficeMaster | 4 | Open Procedure | €1.0M |
| 14 April 2023 | Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board invite submissions from competent tenderers for the provision of Health and Safety Consultancy Services. | Advanced Safety Management Ltd. | 2 | Open Procedure | €400k |
| 26 February 2023 | Woodwork Consumables | Ronayne Hire and Hardware | 2 | Open Procedure | €400k |
| 17 February 2023 | KCETB wish to invite suppliers to submit proposals for the Box Build, Fit Out and Conversion of our 2023 Peugeot Boxer Low Floor Cab to a mobile recording studio with storage. | PRIMO Coachworks Ltd | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 11 January 2023 | KCETB invite submissions to this Invitation for Tender for the supply of Electrical Apprenticeship Equipment and Materials as per the attached documents. | Dolphin Electrical Wholesale Ltd | 5 | Open Procedure | €750k |
| 26 October 2022 | Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, invite you to tender for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of School Equipment and Consumables to its schools and centres. | Scientific Laboratory Supplies (Ireland) Ltd | 3 | Open Procedure | €1.5M |
| 20 October 2022 | KCETB invite submissions to this Invitation for Tender for architectural consultancy services at Grennan Equestrian College, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny | Brian Dunlop Architects | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 14 October 2022 | KCETB invite submissions to this Invitation to Tender for the supply of a new commercial diesel van or chassis, to be suitable or made suitable to carry instruments and recording equipment. | undisclosed | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 30 September 2022 | Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, invites submissions to this invitation to Tender for the Provision of Hot Meals/Lunches at Coláiste Eoin, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow | undisclosed | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 30 September 2022 | Proposed Temporary Accommodation Works at Borris Vocation School, Borris, Co. Carlow | JDC Joinery and Building Works | 4 | Open Procedure | - |
| 25 September 2022 | Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board are seeking tenders to supply musical instruments & equipment that will be used in the provision of services for various KCETB Programmes. | Educational Music Services LTD | 5 | Open Procedure | €500k |
| 13 September 2022 | Kilkenny and Carlow ETB invite submissions from suitably qualified architects or building surveyors to carry out Building Condition Surveys in post primary schools. | Gleeds Management Services Limited | 5 | Open Procedure | - |
| 31 July 2022 | Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a multi-party framework agreement for Recruitment Agency Services. | Hartley People Ltd. | 6 | Open Procedure | €2.0M |
| 30 June 2022 | Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, invites submissions to this Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Concessionary Catering Services to Carlow Institute of Further Education | the lazy river cafe | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 23 June 2022 | Boiler Replacement | Murphy and Kelly (Thomastown) Ltd. | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 20 June 2022 | Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, invites you to tender for Architectural Consultancy Services for Training Services Electrical Unit Fit Out | Brian Dunlop Architects | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 5 May 2022 | Kilkenny and Carlow ETB, invite you to tender for the establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement for ICT Infrastructure and Operations Support Services | EVAD Technology Group Limited | 4 | Open Procedure | €600k |
| 25 March 2022 | KCETB invite applications for the establishment of a Multi Party Framework Agreement, per lot for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, training & maintenance of school equipment. | Axis Group Ltd | 5 | Open Procedure | €100k |
| 26 January 2022 | Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, invites you to tender for Architectural Consultancy Services for Additional Accommodation at Borris Vocational School, Borris, Co. Carlow | Brian Dunlop Architects | 7 | Open Procedure | €5.2M |
| 21 January 2022 | KCETB invite applications for the establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement, per lot for the supply,delivery,installation,commissioning,training & maintenance of school equipment. | Ronayne Hire and Hardware | 8 | Open Procedure | €750k |
| 1 December 2021 | KCETB invite submissions to this Invitation for Tender for the supply of branded Promotional Merchandise as per the attached documents. | PCG Media Group | 8 | Open Procedure | - |
| 3 September 2021 | Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, invites you to tender for Architectural Consultancy Services for Additional Accommodation at Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny. | MGNÉ Architects | 5 | Open Procedure | €7.8M |
| 6 August 2021 | KCETB invite applications for the establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement, per lot for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and training of school equipment. | Laboratory Supplies Ltd. T/A Lennox | 4 | Open Procedure | €1.5M |
| 30 July 2021 | KCETB invite tenders for the establishment of a single party framework for the supply of School & Office furniture to the schools and centres under its remit | Peter Walsh and Sons (Manuf) Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 20 July 2021 | KCETB invite tenderers for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of Projectors & Peripheral Items to schools and centres under its remit. | Sharptext Cork Ltd | 9 | Open Procedure | - |
| 5 July 2021 | KCETB invite tenderers for the supply of 3D Printers to schools and centres under its remit. | Independent Photocopiers Services | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 28 June 2021 | Kilkenny and Carlow ETB invites tenders for the supply, installation, licensing and commissioning of Wireless Access Points, compatible with the Xirrus Management System - C(XMS-C) | Abacus Communications | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 24 June 2021 | Re-Advertise Panel for Mock Exam Papers for Post Primary Level Schools/Centres under the auspices of Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board | S.P. Kelly Ltd. T/A DEB Exams | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 12 June 2021 | Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, invites you to tender for Architectural Consultancy Services for Additional Accommodation at Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach, Easca, Carlow | Kenny Lyons and Associates | 4 | Open Procedure | €3.2M |
| 28 May 2021 | KCETB invites suppliers to tender for the supply of Art Class Materials to schools and centres under its remit. | Specialist Crafts Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 23 May 2021 | Supply and Delivery of School Meals for Schools and Programmes under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB – Previous competition etender Ref 187347 has been cancelled | Fresh Today Catering Ltd. | 7 | Open Procedure | €3.7M |
| 7 May 2021 | KCETB invite applications for the supply of Stationery and office supplies to the offices, schools and centres under its remit. | Eciffo Office Limited | 5 | Open Procedure | €590k |
| 14 April 2021 | Provision of Prefabricated Classrooms | Roadmaster Caravans Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 11 April 2021 | Supply and Delivery of School Meals for Schools and Programmes under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB | undisclosed | 9 | Open Procedure | €3.7M |
| 24 March 2021 | Kilkenny and Carlow ETB invites tenders for Architectural Consultancy Services as part of a full design team for Additional Accommodation at Scoil Mhuire NS, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny. | Brian Dunlop Architects | 4 | Open Procedure | €1.5M |
| 24 March 2021 | Kilkenny and Carlow ETB invites tenders for Civil & Structural Consultancy Services as part of a full design team for Additional Accommodation at Scoil Mhuire NS, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny. | Crocon Engineers ltd | 5 | Open Procedure | €1.5M |
| 24 March 2021 | Kilkenny and Carlow ETB invites tenders for Building Services(M&E) Engineering Consultancy Services as part of a full design team for Add. Accommodation at Scoil Mhuire NS, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny | Geaney Engineering Consultants | 5 | Open Procedure | €1.5M |
| 24 March 2021 | Kilkenny and Carlow ETB invites tenders for Quantity Surveying Consultancy Services as part of a full design team for Additional Accommodation at Scoil Mhuire NS, Mooncoin, Co Kilkenny. | MGM Partnership | 5 | Open Procedure | €1.5M |
| 21 January 2021 | KCETB invites tenders for Architectural Services as part of a design team for Additional Accommodation at Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny | undisclosed | 1 | Open Procedure | €2.5M |
| 21 January 2021 | KCETB invites tenders for Building Services (M&E) Engineering Services as part of a design team for Additional Accommodation at Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny | undisclosed | 1 | Open Procedure | €2.5M |
| 21 January 2021 | KCETB invites tenders for Civil & Structural Engineering Services as part of a design team for Additional Accommodation at Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny | undisclosed | — | Open Procedure | €2.5M |
| 21 January 2021 | KCETB invites tenders for Quantity Surveying Services as part of a design team for Additional Accommodation at Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny | undisclosed | — | Open Procedure | €2.5M |
| 29 November 2020 | KCETB invite tenderers for the supply of Security & Fire Alarm Services & Maintenance | undisclosed | 13 | Open Procedure | €400k |
| 2 November 2020 | KCETB invite applications for the supply of Hair and Beauty Therapy Course Consumables to facilitate its delivery of its hairdressing and beauty therapy programmes. | Gainfort Hair and Beauty Supplies ltd | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 13 October 2020 | Canteen Supplies to Scoil Aireagail, Ballyhale, Co Kilkenny | Curran Foods | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 8 July 2020 | KCETB invite applications for the provision of contract cleaning services for schools and education/training centres | Bidvest Noonan (ROI) Ltd | 3 | Open Procedure | €400k |
| 18 June 2020 | Suppliers of Musical equipment are invited to tender for the supply and delivery of musical instruments to Kilkenny and Carlow Music Generation. The tender is divided into 11 Lots and tenderers | Guest Artists | 6 | Open Procedure | - |
| 18 May 2020 | KCETB invite applications from suitably qualified providers for inclusion on an approved panel for the provision of mock examination papers to all post primary schools under the KCETB network | S.P. Kelly Ltd. T/A DEB Exams | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 7 May 2020 | Architectural Consultancy Services for Refurbishment/Upgrade Works at Jonah Special School | Brian Dunlop Architects | 9 | Open Procedure | - |
| 11 March 2020 | Kilkenny and Carlow ETB request tenders for the provision of Post Primary, Post Leaving Certificate and Further Education and Training Programmes School/Curriculum Books | O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd | 4 | Open Procedure | €2.5M |
| 14 October 2019 | KCETB are seeking tenders for the supply and delivery of woodwork class materials | Strahan Timber | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 8 September 2019 | KCETB requires the provision of Electrical Apprenticeship Materials for its Phase 2 Electrical Apprenticeship Curriculum | undisclosed | 5 | Open Procedure | €600k |
| 22 August 2019 | Supply of Metalwork/Engineering Class Materials for KCETB Schools and Centres | Miko Metals Ltd | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 1 July 2018 | Request for Tenders for the Provision of Human Resources Agency Services to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB | undisclosed | — | Open Procedure | €300k |
| 31 March 2017 | Supply and Delivery of School Meals for Schools and Programmes under Kilkenny & Carlow ETB | undisclosed | — | Open Procedure | €480k |
| 14 March 2016 | Abbey CC - F&E - Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of furniture and equipment at Abbey CC | Central Technology Supplies.ie | 5 | Open Procedure | €200k |
| 15 July 2015 | Supply of Musical Instruments and Music accessories | Dawsons Music Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 23 June 2015 | Seeking Full Design Team for Provision of Additional Accommodation at Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny Roll No 70600T | Brian Dunlop Architects | 4 | Open Procedure | - |
Last updated 11 August 2026. Award dataset coverage begins 2015-06-23. Sentinel TED values (€0, €1) are excluded from totals and averages.
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