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Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Tenders & Contract Awards

What Kilkenny and Carlow ETB buys, who wins its contracts, and how suppliers get seen

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB has nothing open for bidding today. Its last notice closed on 21 October 2026. 7 tender notices have come from this buyer since monitoring began.

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB has awarded 91 contracts totalling €75.0M between 2015 and 2026. Top supplier by disclosed value is MGNÉ Architects (1 award).

Its three largest suppliers hold 23% of the disclosed value. 11 companies have won here in more than one year. 13 of the 81 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

91

Contract awards

€75.0M

Disclosed value

€1.7M

Average per award

79

With named winner

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Kilkenny and Carlow ETB

Contracting AuthorityKilkenny and Carlow ETB · Active Irish public buyer
Top Incumbent WinnersMGNÉ Architects · Freshtoday Southeast Catering Limited
Extended Panel (#3+)Brian Dunlop Architects · Ronayne Hire and Hardware · O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd
CRO & Spend RadarCRO B1/B10/C1 status, supplier concentration share, and >EUR 20k purchase-order spend

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Awarded in 2026

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB has 10 published contract awards in 2026 tracked on Tenderwatch, worth €12.4M across the 7 awards with published values.

Top winners in 2026

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Year-by-year

YearAwardsValue
20152
-
20161
€200k
20171
€480k
20181
€300k
20193
€600k
20208
€3.3M
202122
€35.1M
202215
€7.2M
202310
€1.6M
20249
€3.9M
20259
€9.9M
202610
€12.4M

How Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Evaluates Tenders (Price vs Quality Scorecard)

Across 37 graded eTenders notices, Kilkenny and Carlow ETB evaluates 83.8% of competitions on Price & Quality (MEAT) and 16.2% on Lowest Price Only.

Primary Regime

83.8% MEAT

31 MEAT · 6 Price Only

Typical Weighting Split

30% Price / 70% Quality

Extracted from Kilkenny and Carlow ETB notice criteria

Typical Contract Term

24 months

Median across 73 contracts (avg 28.3m)

Contracts Expiring in the Next 6 Months (180-Day Re-Tender Window)

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2 active Kilkenny and Carlow ETB contracts over EUR 100,000 have an estimated end date within the next 180 days based on published OGP award terms.

By value band

Competition intensity

Awards with bid data
81
Sole bidder (no competition)
13
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: 85
  • Direct Invite – Mini-Competition: 1

Repeat winners

Suppliers awarded contracts by Kilkenny and Carlow ETB in two or more separate years, from published award notices.

SupplierAwardsActive years
Brian Dunlop Architects62015, 2020, 2021, 2022
Gainfort Hair and Beauty Supplies ltd32020, 2023, 2025
Miko Metals Ltd32019, 2023, 2026
O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd32020, 2026
Ronayne Hire and Hardware32022, 2023, 2026
Abacus Communications22021, 2025
Bidvest Noonan (ROI) Ltd22020, 2024
Dolphin Electrical Wholesale Ltd22023, 2025
Fieldmaster Ltd t/a OfficeMaster22023, 2025
Murphy and Kelly (Thomastown) Ltd.22022, 2026
S.P. Kelly Ltd. T/A DEB Exams22020, 2021

Notices published in the last 90 days

Buyer Competition & Concentration Scorecard (Framework-Deduplicated)

Computed from 91 published OGP contract awards (CC-BY 4.0), deduplicating multi-lot framework ceiling repeats.

Single-Bidder Award Rate

16%

13 of 81 bid-disclosed awards received 1 tender

Top Supplier Spend Share

10.8%

Top 3 suppliers: 29.9% across 39 winners

Winner Concentration (HHI)

608

0 to 10,000 scale on deduplicated spend (<1,500 unconcentrated)

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Award history (91 records)

Previewing 3 of 91 awarded contracts for Kilkenny and Carlow ETB.Sign in free above (3 lookups/mo) to unblur all 91 records ->
DateTitleWinnerBidsProcedureValue
16 September 2026The Provision of Concessionary Canteen Services to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB on behalf of Carlow Institute of Further Education and Trainingundisclosed-€200k
18 June 2026EWS-Upgrade of Existing Gas Proving Systems and replacement of Oil-Fired Boilers in Coláiste Eoin, Hacketsown, Co CarlowMurphy and Kelly (Thomastown) Ltd.3Open Procedure€237k
16 June 2026KCETB invite submissions for the establishment of a Single-Party Framework ('Framework') for the supply and delivery of Metalwork/Engineering class materialsMiko Metals Ltd1Open Procedure€500k
15 June 2026Kilkenny/ Carlow ETBO'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd-€2.5M
11 June 2026Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board - School books - Invite to Mini Competition Lot 14O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd-Direct Invite – Mini-Competition-
10 June 2026excluding branded clothingQflow Promotions - Eflow Marketing Ltd.-€221k
8 May 2026The Provision of Concessionary Cafe Style Services to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB on behalf of Carlow Institute of Further Education and TrainingFood For Schools (DTH CAFES LTD)1Open Procedure€200k
3 April 2026School Mgnt Information Systems Post Primary SchoolsTyro Technologies Limited-€4.0M
27 February 2026Construction Studies and Wood Machining and Preparation RoomRonayne Hire and Hardware-€5.0M
8 January 2026Establishment of a Single Party framework agreement per lot for the supply, installation, commissioning, training and maintenance/servicing (where applicable) of Equipment and Consumables for schoolsCentral Technology Supplies Ltd.2Open Procedure€1.5M
28 November 2025Invitation to Tender for Architectural -Conservation Architect (Minimum G2) Led Design Team Consultancy Services for various Further Education and Training (FET) ProjectsConsarc Design Group1Open Procedure€200k
25 November 2025Provision of new educational building and associated site works at Grennan Equestrian Centre, Thomastown, Co KilkennyOrmonde Construction Ltd9Open Procedure€2.5M
20 November 2025Request for Tenders for a single party framework for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Electrical Apprenticeship Equipment and MaterialsDolphin Electrical Wholesale Ltd2Open Procedure€1.5M
21 October 2025Establishment of a Single-Party framework agreement per lot for the supply, installation, commissioning, training and maintenance/servicing (where applicable) of Equipment and Consumables for schoolsPodium 4 Sport6Open Procedure€5.0M
11 July 2025The Supply, Installation, Licensing and Commissioning of Wireless Access Points compatible with existing systems within Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training BoardAbacus Communications3Open Procedure€221k
10 July 2025Mechanical and Electrical Consultancy Services for a Photovoltaic (PV) System at Joinersfolly, KilkennyEnerj Building Services Engineering and Building Performance3Open Procedure-
25 June 2025Request 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 OfficeMaster5Open Procedure€1.0M
17 April 2025Request for Tenders for the Services to Supply, Delivery and Distribution of School Meals to Kilkenny and Carlow ETBFreshtoday Southeast Catering Limited7Open Procedure€7.0M
3 March 2025KCETB invites submissions to this invitation to Tender for the supply and delivery of Hair and Beauty Therapy Course Consumables and Equipment Multi-Party FrameworkGainfort Hair and Beauty Supplies ltd5Open Procedure€800k
11 November 2024KCETB invites tenders for the fire safety upgrade works to Kilkenny City Vocational SchoolDonal Corcoran Electrical Ltd T/A Excel Electrical6Open Procedure€380k
11 October 2024Kilkenny Education Campus - Enabling WorksMandN Civil Engineering8Open Procedure€890k
10 October 2024KCETB invite submissions to this Invitation to Tender for the supply and delivery of branded Promotional MerchandiseBright Promotions Ltd10Open Procedure€221k
10 July 2024KCETB invite submissions for the provision of a Framework Agreement for ICT Infrastructure and Operations Support Services to Schools and Further Education and Training CentresSolve IT Management Ltd1Open Procedure€600k
1 July 2024240627t Colaiste Eoin Hacketstown, co. CarlowSelect Roofing Limited2Open Procedure€1.0M
30 May 2024Tender for Provision of Hot Meals/Lunches to Coláiste Eoin, Hacketstown, Co CarlowGET FRESH CATERING LTD1Open Procedure€50k
29 April 2024Provision of Contract Cleaning services for Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Schools and Centres as required.Bidvest Noonan (ROI) Ltd4Open Procedure€500k
6 February 2024KCETB invite submissions for Roof Refurbishment works in Abbey Community College, Ferrybank, Waterford.Brickmore Construction4Open Procedure€500k
1 February 2024KCETB 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 BoardMoroney Electrical Contractors (Kilkenny) Ltd4Open Procedure€400k
22 September 2023KCETB 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 Ltd3Open Procedure€215k
18 August 2023KCETB 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 remitMiko Metals Ltd2Open Procedure€215k
17 May 2023Training Centre at Unit M, Purcellsinch, KilkennyGlenlow Construction Ltd. T/A Nolan Construction5Open Procedure-
12 May 2023KCETB 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 ConsultantsKSN Project Management6Open Procedure-
10 May 2023KCETB 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 programmesGainfort Hair and Beauty Supplies ltd7Open Procedure-
30 April 2023KCETB 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 OfficeMaster4Open Procedure€1.0M
14 April 2023Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board invite submissions from competent tenderers for the provision of Health and Safety Consultancy Services.Advanced Safety Management Ltd.2Open Procedure€400k
26 February 2023Woodwork ConsumablesRonayne Hire and Hardware2Open Procedure€400k
17 February 2023KCETB 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 Ltd1Open Procedure-
11 January 2023KCETB invite submissions to this Invitation for Tender for the supply of Electrical Apprenticeship Equipment and Materials as per the attached documents.Dolphin Electrical Wholesale Ltd5Open Procedure€750k
26 October 2022Kilkenny 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) Ltd3Open Procedure€1.5M
20 October 2022KCETB invite submissions to this Invitation for Tender for architectural consultancy services at Grennan Equestrian College, Thomastown, Co. KilkennyBrian Dunlop Architects2Open Procedure-
14 October 2022KCETB 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.undisclosed1Open Procedure-
30 September 2022Kilkenny 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. Carlowundisclosed1Open Procedure-
30 September 2022Proposed Temporary Accommodation Works at Borris Vocation School, Borris, Co. CarlowJDC Joinery and Building Works4Open Procedure-
25 September 2022Kilkenny 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 LTD5Open Procedure€500k
13 September 2022Kilkenny 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 Limited5Open Procedure-
31 July 2022Kilkenny 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.6Open Procedure€2.0M
30 June 2022Kilkenny 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 Educationthe lazy river cafe1Open Procedure-
23 June 2022Boiler ReplacementMurphy and Kelly (Thomastown) Ltd.1Open Procedure-
20 June 2022Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, invites you to tender for Architectural Consultancy Services for Training Services Electrical Unit Fit OutBrian Dunlop Architects1Open Procedure-
5 May 2022Kilkenny and Carlow ETB, invite you to tender for the establishment of a Single Party Framework Agreement for ICT Infrastructure and Operations Support ServicesEVAD Technology Group Limited4Open Procedure€600k
25 March 2022KCETB 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 Ltd5Open Procedure€100k
26 January 2022Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, invites you to tender for Architectural Consultancy Services for Additional Accommodation at Borris Vocational School, Borris, Co. CarlowBrian Dunlop Architects7Open Procedure€5.2M
21 January 2022KCETB 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 Hardware8Open Procedure€750k
1 December 2021KCETB invite submissions to this Invitation for Tender for the supply of branded Promotional Merchandise as per the attached documents.PCG Media Group8Open Procedure-
3 September 2021Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, invites you to tender for Architectural Consultancy Services for Additional Accommodation at Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co Kilkenny.MGNÉ Architects5Open Procedure€7.8M
6 August 2021KCETB 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 Lennox4Open Procedure€1.5M
30 July 2021KCETB invite tenders for the establishment of a single party framework for the supply of School & Office furniture to the schools and centres under its remitPeter Walsh and Sons (Manuf) Ltd2Open Procedure-
20 July 2021KCETB invite tenderers for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of Projectors & Peripheral Items to schools and centres under its remit.Sharptext Cork Ltd9Open Procedure-
5 July 2021KCETB invite tenderers for the supply of 3D Printers to schools and centres under its remit.Independent Photocopiers Services3Open Procedure-
28 June 2021Kilkenny 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 Communications3Open Procedure-
24 June 2021Re-Advertise Panel for Mock Exam Papers for Post Primary Level Schools/Centres under the auspices of Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training BoardS.P. Kelly Ltd. T/A DEB Exams2Open Procedure-
12 June 2021Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board, invites you to tender for Architectural Consultancy Services for Additional Accommodation at Gaelcholáiste Cheatharlach, Easca, CarlowKenny Lyons and Associates4Open Procedure€3.2M
28 May 2021KCETB invites suppliers to tender for the supply of Art Class Materials to schools and centres under its remit.Specialist Crafts Ltd2Open Procedure-
23 May 2021Supply and Delivery of School Meals for Schools and Programmes under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB – Previous competition etender Ref 187347 has been cancelledFresh Today Catering Ltd.7Open Procedure€3.7M
7 May 2021KCETB invite applications for the supply of Stationery and office supplies to the offices, schools and centres under its remit.Eciffo Office Limited5Open Procedure€590k
14 April 2021Provision of Prefabricated ClassroomsRoadmaster Caravans Ltd2Open Procedure-
11 April 2021Supply and Delivery of School Meals for Schools and Programmes under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETBundisclosed9Open Procedure€3.7M
24 March 2021Kilkenny 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 Architects4Open Procedure€1.5M
24 March 2021Kilkenny 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 ltd5Open Procedure€1.5M
24 March 2021Kilkenny 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 KilkennyGeaney Engineering Consultants5Open Procedure€1.5M
24 March 2021Kilkenny 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 Partnership5Open Procedure€1.5M
21 January 2021KCETB invites tenders for Architectural Services as part of a design team for Additional Accommodation at Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co Kilkennyundisclosed1Open Procedure€2.5M
21 January 2021KCETB invites tenders for Building Services (M&E) Engineering Services as part of a design team for Additional Accommodation at Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co Kilkennyundisclosed1Open Procedure€2.5M
21 January 2021KCETB invites tenders for Civil & Structural Engineering Services as part of a design team for Additional Accommodation at Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co Kilkennyundisclosed-Open Procedure€2.5M
21 January 2021KCETB invites tenders for Quantity Surveying Services as part of a design team for Additional Accommodation at Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co Kilkennyundisclosed-Open Procedure€2.5M
29 November 2020KCETB invite tenderers for the supply of Security & Fire Alarm Services & Maintenanceundisclosed13Open Procedure€400k
2 November 2020KCETB 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 ltd3Open Procedure-
13 October 2020Canteen Supplies to Scoil Aireagail, Ballyhale, Co KilkennyCurran Foods3Open Procedure-
8 July 2020KCETB invite applications for the provision of contract cleaning services for schools and education/training centresBidvest Noonan (ROI) Ltd3Open Procedure€400k
18 June 2020Suppliers 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 tenderersGuest Artists6Open Procedure-
18 May 2020KCETB 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 networkS.P. Kelly Ltd. T/A DEB Exams2Open Procedure-
7 May 2020Architectural Consultancy Services for Refurbishment/Upgrade Works at Jonah Special SchoolBrian Dunlop Architects9Open Procedure-
11 March 2020Kilkenny and Carlow ETB request tenders for the provision of Post Primary, Post Leaving Certificate and Further Education and Training Programmes School/Curriculum BooksO'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd4Open Procedure€2.5M
14 October 2019KCETB are seeking tenders for the supply and delivery of woodwork class materialsStrahan Timber3Open Procedure-
8 September 2019KCETB requires the provision of Electrical Apprenticeship Materials for its Phase 2 Electrical Apprenticeship Curriculumundisclosed5Open Procedure€600k
22 August 2019Supply of Metalwork/Engineering Class Materials for KCETB Schools and CentresMiko Metals Ltd3Open Procedure-
1 July 2018Request for Tenders for the Provision of Human Resources Agency Services to Kilkenny and Carlow ETBundisclosed-Open Procedure€300k
31 March 2017Supply and Delivery of School Meals for Schools and Programmes under Kilkenny & Carlow ETBundisclosed-Open Procedure€480k
14 March 2016Abbey CC - F&E - Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of furniture and equipment at Abbey CCCentral Technology Supplies.ie5Open Procedure€200k
15 July 2015Supply of Musical Instruments and Music accessoriesDawsons Music Ltd2Open Procedure-
23 June 2015Seeking Full Design Team for Provision of Additional Accommodation at Colaiste Mhuire, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny Roll No 70600TBrian Dunlop Architects4Open Procedure-
How Kilkenny and Carlow ETB buys: competition & SME-access profile

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

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB market guides

How Kilkenny and Carlow ETB buys, broken down by sector: award patterns, top suppliers, and bid-readiness steps.

Last updated 10 November 2026. Award dataset coverage begins 2015-06-23. Sentinel TED values (€0, €1) are excluded from totals and averages.