Tipperary Education and Training Board Tenders & Contract Awards
What Tipperary Education and Training Board buys, who wins its contracts, and how suppliers get seen
Tipperary Education and Training Board has 1 open tender accepting bids right now, most of them in Construction and Education. 11 tender notices have come from this buyer since monitoring began.
Tipperary Education and Training Board has awarded 142 contracts totalling €35.7M between 2014 and 2026. Top supplier by disclosed value is Ronayne Hire and Hardware (6 awards).
Its three largest suppliers hold 21% of the disclosed value. 20 companies have won here in more than one year. 30 of the 138 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.
Follow the companies already winning Tipperary Education and Training Board contracts
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Open now
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Tender notices tracked
142
Contract awards
€35.7M
Disclosed value
€595k
Average per award
133
With named winner
Tipperary Education and Training Board
| Contracting Authority | Tipperary Education and Training Board · Active Irish public buyer |
| Top Incumbent Winners | Ronayne Hire and Hardware · Sole Sports and Leisure Ltd |
| Extended Panel (#3+) | Dolphin Electrical Wholesale Ltd · Access Skills Ireland · RYAN+LAMB Architects |
| CRO & Spend Radar | CRO B1/B10/C1 status, supplier concentration share, and >EUR 20k purchase-order spend |
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Most recent 6 of 10C1230 Invitation to Tender for a Mechanical and Electrical Contractor (inclusive of PSCS) - Gas Upgrade Works at Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed, Castlemeadows, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E45 W678
Tipperary Education and Training Board
Project C1057 - Main Contractor with PSCS role for a Permanent Accommodation for 2 ASD Units, 1 Music Room and 5 General Class Rooms at Scoil Ruain Eircode E41 XY95
Tipperary Education and Training Board
The supply and delivery of Metal and Steel Plates for Plumbing and Welding Classes in Tipperary ETB Further Education and Training Centre
Tipperary Education and Training Board
Invitation to Tender for a Mechanical and Electrical Contractor – Life Safety Systems Upgrade, associated rewiring, including sub-boards replacement as required
Tipperary Education and Training Board
Education contract - Tipperary Education and Training Board
Tipperary Education and Training Board
Project C1206 - Category 5 - Climate Action and Science Labs - including Gas Works at Colaiste Dun Iascaigh Eircode E21 NV38
Tipperary Education and Training Board
Closed notices are retained as a signal of what this authority actually procures. Deadlines have passed, do not bid.
Awarded in 2026
Tipperary Education and Training Board has 10 published contract awards in 2026 tracked on Tenderwatch, worth €7.2M across the 10 awards with published values.
Top winners in 2026
Top suppliers awarded
- 1.Ronayne Hire and Hardware6 · €2.7M
- 2.Sole Sports and Leisure Ltd1 · €2.6M
- 3.Dolphin Electrical Wholesale Ltd1 · €2.5M
- 4.Access Skills Ireland2 · €2.4M
- 5.RYAN+LAMB Architects2 · €2.2M
- 6.Brian Healy Electrical Ltd2 · €1.7M
- 7.The School Food Company4 · €1.5M
- 8.DM Park Hospitality ltd.2 · €1.4M
- 9.Central Technology Supplies.ie3 · €1.3M
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Year-by-year
| Year | Awards | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | - |
| 2015 | 2 | - |
| 2016 | 5 | - |
| 2017 | 4 | - |
| 2018 | 4 | €750k |
| 2019 | 6 | €1.2M |
| 2020 | 27 | €2.6M |
| 2021 | 25 | €6.7M |
| 2022 | 18 | €5.3M |
| 2023 | 14 | €818k |
| 2024 | 16 | €9.0M |
| 2025 | 8 | €2.1M |
| 2026 | 10 | €7.2M |
How Tipperary Education and Training Board Evaluates Tenders (Price vs Quality Scorecard)
Across 41 graded eTenders notices, Tipperary Education and Training Board evaluates 82.9% of competitions on Price & Quality (MEAT) and 17.1% on Lowest Price Only.
Primary Regime
82.9% MEAT
34 MEAT · 7 Price Only
Typical Weighting Split
60% Price / 40% Quality
OGP Construction MEAT benchmark
Typical Contract Term
24 months
Median across 72 contracts (avg 30m)
Contracts Expiring in the Next 6 Months (180-Day Re-Tender Window)
View all 457 expiring Irish contracts ->2 active Tipperary Education and Training Board contracts over EUR 100,000 have an estimated end date within the next 180 days based on published OGP award terms.
| Contract & Incumbent | Value | Term | Est. End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Classroom Equipment in Tipperary Education and Training Board Incumbent: Scientific Laboratory Supplies (Ireland) Ltd | €500k | 24m | 20 January 2027 |
| The Supply and Delivery of Wood Technology Class Materials for Tipperary Education and Training Board (TETB) Incumbent: Dinan Timber, Ronayne Hire and Hardware | €300k | 24m | 4 February 2027 |
By value band
- €25k-€50k1 · €28k
- €50k-€144k7 · €488k
- €144k-€360k21 · €5.5M
- €360k-€1M18 · €10.1M
- €1M-€5M14 · €19.6M
Competition intensity
- Awards with bid data
- 138
- Sole bidder (no competition)
- 30
- Most contested award
- St Anne's Special School _ Quantity Surveyor
- 17 bids received
Least contested above 1 bid: Catering Services for Tipperary Education and Training Board Further Education and Training Centre (2 bids)
By procedure
- Open Procedure: 137
- Simplified: 2
- Competitive Procedure With Negotiation: 1
- Restricted Procedure: 1
Supplier intelligence
Top-3 suppliers account for 20.7% of €37.7M total disclosed value, a market-concentration signal.
| Supplier | Share | CRO status | Other bodies (join 4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronayne Hire and Hardware | 7.1% | - | also won €15.8M across 17 other Irish bodies → |
| Sole Sports and Leisure Ltd | 7% | Normal | also won €2.9M across 14 other Irish bodies → |
| Dolphin Electrical Wholesale Ltd | 6.6% | - | also won €16.8M across 7 other Irish bodies → |
| Access Skills Ireland | 6.4% | Normal | - |
| RYAN+LAMB Architects | 5.8% | - | also won €170k across 1 other Irish body → |
Repeat winners
Suppliers awarded contracts by Tipperary Education and Training Board in two or more separate years, from published award notices.
| Supplier | Awards | Active years |
|---|---|---|
| Air Impact Ltd | 7 | 2018, 2020, 2022 |
| Ronayne Hire and Hardware | 6 | 2016, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 |
| GET FRESH CATERING LTD | 5 | 2016, 2019, 2023, 2025 |
| The School Food Company | 4 | 2020, 2021, 2024, 2026 |
| Central Technology Supplies.ie | 3 | 2021, 2022 |
| NHCCONSTRUCTION | 3 | 2021, 2023 |
| Access Skills Ireland | 2 | 2019, 2022 |
| Block Automotive Ltd | 2 | 2020, 2025 |
| Brian Healy Electrical Ltd | 2 | 2025, 2026 |
| Central Technology Supplies Ltd. | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Clerihan Catering Limited | 2 | 2022, 2026 |
| DM Park Hospitality ltd. | 2 | 2024, 2025 |
| Fahey O'Riordan Consulting Engineers | 2 | 2022, 2024 |
| Gildea Chartered Quantity Surveyors | 2 | 2020, 2021 |
| J.N.Cummins and Co. Ltd. | 2 | 2022, 2025 |
| Miko Metals Ltd | 2 | 2019, 2024 |
| o gorman construction(ardfinnan)ltd | 2 | 2021, 2024 |
| Roadmaster Caravans Ltd | 2 | 2020, 2022 |
| RYAN+LAMB Architects | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Walden Electrical Contracting | 2 | 2016, 2020 |
Buyer Competition & Concentration Scorecard (Framework-Deduplicated)
Computed from 142 published OGP contract awards (CC-BY 4.0), deduplicating multi-lot framework ceiling repeats.
Single-Bidder Award Rate
21.7%
30 of 138 bid-disclosed awards received 1 tender
Top Supplier Spend Share
9.2%
Top 3 suppliers: 27% across 37 winners
Winner Concentration (HHI)
550
0 to 10,000 scale on deduplicated spend (<1,500 unconcentrated)
Export 142 awarded contracts (CSV & JSON)
TenderWatch ProAward history (142 records)
| Date | Title | Winner | Bids | Procedure | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 | Project C1206 - Category 5 - Climate Action and Science Labs - including Gas Works at Colaiste Dun Iascaigh Eircode E21 NV38 | Brian Healy Electrical Ltd | 3 | Open Procedure | €1.5M |
| 11 June 2026 | Schoolbooks - Stage 2 - Invite to Tender for the Supply of Schoolbooks to Tipperary Education and Training Board | Chapter and Verse Books Limited T/A The Book Haven | - | €1.1M | |
| 22 May 2026 | C1207 - Category 5 - Climate Action and Science Labs - including Gas Works at Newport College Eircode V94 A3W4 | McKeogh Brothers (Ballina) Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | €250k |
| 13 May 2026 | The supply and delivery of Canteen Catering Services in Coláiste Dún Iascaigh, Cahir, Co. Tipperary | The School Food Company | 3 | Open Procedure | €430k |
| 5 May 2026 | The supply and delivery of Canteen Catering Services in Raheen College and CTI Clonmel Co. Tipperary | Clerihan Catering Limited | 1 | Open Procedure | €390k |
| 27 April 2026 | The Supply and Delivery of Canteen Catering Services in Nenagh College, Nenagh, Co Tipperary | Rinan Food Village Ltd | 1 | Open Procedure | €200k |
| 24 February 2026 | S1055 - CFT 7589192 - Main Contractor (also assuming PSCS role) for a Sports Facilities Development Project at Colaiste Dun Iascaigh, Cashel Road, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Eircode E21 NV38 | Sole Sports and Leisure Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | €2.6M |
| 12 February 2026 | The Supply, Delivery and Installation and Commissioning of Physical Education Classroom Equipment in Tipperary Education and Training Board | Mc Sport | 3 | Open Procedure | €480k |
| 21 January 2026 | C1207– Invitation to Tender for Architectural Consultancy Services_Category 5: Climate Action and Science Labs (incl. Gas Works) at Newport College, Black Road, Newport, Co Tipperary V94 A3W4 | REIR | 3 | Open Procedure | €28k |
| 21 January 2026 | C1206– Invitation to Tender for Architectural Consultancy Services for Category 5: Climate Action and Science Labs (incl. Gas Works), with bought in services as required, at CDI E21 NV38 | Clarke and Company Engineers and Architects | 7 | Open Procedure | €167k |
| 19 September 2025 | The Supply and Delivery of Construction Plant Fitting Equipment for Tipperary Education and Training Board FET College Archerstown Thurles Co Tipperary | Block Automotive Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | €200k |
| 12 September 2025 | The Supply Delivery and Installation of Electronic Security System Equipment for Tipperary Education and Training Board FET College, Archerstown, Thurles, Co. Tipperary E41 YH58 | MJ Flood Ltd. | 3 | Open Procedure | €53k |
| 9 September 2025 | NCP 44 - CFT 6278640 - Invitation to tender - Main Contractor (inclusive of PSCS) for the construction of an All Weather Pitch and associated works as a centre of excellence at Nenagh College | J.N.Cummins and Co. Ltd. | 2 | Open Procedure | €475k |
| 9 September 2025 | The Supply Delivery and Installation of Electrical Apprenticeship Equipment for Tipperary Education and Training Board Further Education and Training Board Further Education and Training Centre(s) | EWL ELECTRIC LTD HEAD OFFICE | 1 | Open Procedure | €75k |
| 25 August 2025 | Architect-Led (including bought-in services) Design Team - Green Devolved Projects at FET College (Teach an Léinn), E45RX24 and FET College Cashel, Co. Tipperary E25YK0 | undisclosed | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 23 May 2025 | Project C1184 - Life Safety Systems Scoil Ruain for Mechanial and Electrical Contractor with PSCS Services | Brian Healy Electrical Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | €218k |
| 16 May 2025 | The Supply of a Canteen Catering Service in Scoil Ruain Killenaule | DM Park Hospitality ltd. | 3 | Open Procedure | €529k |
| 14 May 2025 | The Supply of a Canteen Catering Services Contract in Newport College | GET FRESH CATERING LTD | 2 | Open Procedure | €521k |
| 9 December 2024 | Project C1184 - CFT 4458876 - Invitation to Tender for Mechanical and Electrial services and PSDP Consultancy Services for Life Safety Systems - Fire Alarm System and Emergency Lighting System | Fahey O'Riordan Consulting Engineers | - | Simplified | - |
| 2 October 2024 | The Supply and Delivery of Wood Technology Class Materials for Tipperary Education and Training Board (TETB) | Dinan Timber | 4 | Open Procedure | €300k |
| 26 September 2024 | Programme Code S1055 – CFT 4336157 - Invitation to Tender for Consultancy Services (with buy-in of required services) for a Sports Facilities Development Project at CDI | RYAN+LAMB Architects | 2 | Open Procedure | €2.2M |
| 26 August 2024 | Design, Production, Delivery and Installation of new signage for Tipperary ETB sites. | SIGNIATEC Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | €150k |
| 12 August 2024 | Supply and Delivery and Installation of Plumbing Equipment and Class Materials in the Further Education Training Centre, Archerstown, Tipperary Education and Training Board | Ronayne Hire and Hardware | 3 | Open Procedure | €650k |
| 16 July 2024 | Project C1161_EW_2023_Nenagh Community National School, St Flannan Street, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary Eircode E45W880 Roll Number16344V - Alterations to Toilets and Bungalow upgrade and associated works | Conor Mulcahy Construction ltd | - | Simplified | - |
| 28 June 2024 | C1160_SCP12_2023_YHCW_Cappawhite FET Centre_Roof Remedial Works, including mechanical work and upgrade to the electrical installation | o gorman construction(ardfinnan)ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | €289k |
| 30 May 2024 | Canteen Catering Service for Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed, Thurles | DM Park Hospitality ltd. | 3 | Open Procedure | €912k |
| 30 May 2024 | Project C1175 - 2024 - EW - Coláiste Dun Iascaigh, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, E21 NV38 Roll number 76063D - Replacement of existing gas-fired heating system | Kamec Engineering Limited | 2 | Open Procedure | €248k |
| 17 May 2024 | C1144_C1177_C1178_2024_EW_Partial Mechanical and Electrical Upgrade at Raheen College, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary E91 H9P7_Roll Nr. 72420E | EMF Controls Ltd | 3 | Open Procedure | €720k |
| 11 April 2024 | Canteen Catering Service for St. Ailbe's School, Tipperary ETB | The School Food Company | 2 | Open Procedure | €1.1M |
| 14 March 2024 | Engineering Classroom Equipment in Tipperary Education and Training Board | Central Technology Supplies Ltd. | 2 | Open Procedure | €500k |
| 13 February 2024 | Science Classroom Equipment in Tipperary Education and Training Board | Scientific Laboratory Supplies (Ireland) Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | €500k |
| 1 February 2024 | Project SCP_10 - C1139 - FET Carrick on Suir - Co. Tipperary - Electrical Workshops Upgrade | Mulcahy Construction Limited | 8 | Open Procedure | €795k |
| 30 January 2024 | Supply and Delivery of Engineering Class Materials in Tipperary Education and Training Board | Miko Metals Ltd | 1 | Open Procedure | €290k |
| 18 January 2024 | The Supply of Hot School Meals in Nenagh Community National School in Tipperary Education and Training Board | The Lunch Bag Limited | 2 | Open Procedure | €360k |
| 4 August 2023 | Construction and Electronic Classroom Equipment in Tipperary Education and Training Board | Ronayne Hire and Hardware | 3 | Open Procedure | €500k |
| 26 July 2023 | Construction Studies and Engineering Equipment for Coláiste Phobal, Roscrea, Tipperary ETB | Central Technology Supplies Ltd. | 3 | Open Procedure | €90k |
| 12 May 2023 | Supply and Delivery of Electronic Security Systems Consumables | IC Plus | 4 | Open Procedure | - |
| 10 May 2023 | Concession Catering Services Contract for various locations | GET FRESH CATERING LTD | 6 | Open Procedure | €228k |
| 10 May 2023 | Project 350 - Alterations & refurbishments of a Construction Studies Room, Home Economics Room & DCG Room - Newport College, Black Road, Newport, Co. Tipperary – Eircode V94 A3W4 | NHCCONSTRUCTION | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 4 May 2023 | P318_New Floor Upgrade at Colaiste Mhuire, Thurles Co. Tipperary E41 W678 | Tippkon | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 17 April 2023 | Replacement of Existing 1996 Building Space Heating Service, Gas Safety Systems & Associated Electrical Services and Builder work at Scoil Ruain, Killenaule, Co Tipperary E41 XY95 | Bernard Bourke Ltd | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 6 April 2023 | Project SCP_10 - Carrick on Suir - Further Education & Training Centre - Mechanical & Electrical | undisclosed | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 6 April 2023 | Project SCP_10 - Carrick on Suir - Further Education & Training Centre - Civil Structural Services | undisclosed | 5 | Open Procedure | - |
| 5 April 2023 | P318_Asbestos Floor Tile Removal Works, Colaiste Mhuire, Thurles Co. Tipperary E41 W678 | O'Kelly Brothers Civil Engineering Company Ltd. | 6 | Open Procedure | - |
| 9 March 2023 | FET Centre - Army Barrack Clonmel - Hut 10 Upgrade - E91 FR52 - Contactor | mmt builder ltd | 4 | Open Procedure | - |
| 7 February 2023 | Project SCP_10 - Carrick on Suir - Further Education & Training Centre - Architectural Consultancy Services | RYAN+LAMB Architects | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 7 February 2023 | Project SCP_10 - Carrick on Suir - FET Centre - upgrade & new extension - Quantity Surveyor Consultancy Services | undisclosed | 6 | Open Procedure | - |
| 20 January 2023 | Project 339 Scoil Ruain_Building Services (Mechanical & Electrical) - One pipe heating distribution system | CBS Consulting Engineers Ltd | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 15 December 2022 | Project 318 Colaiste Mhuire / Project 335 Raheen College CTI / 337 Colaiste Mhuire Thurles_Building Services (Mechanical & Electrical) | Fahey O'Riordan Consulting Engineers | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 9 December 2022 | The Supply and Delivery of Electrical Consumables to Tipperary Education and Training Board Further Education and Training Centres | Dolphin Electrical Wholesale Ltd | 4 | Open Procedure | €2.5M |
| 18 October 2022 | Anti-Vandal Unit for Tipperary Education and Training Board | GENERAL CABINS and ENG | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 11 October 2022 | Franking Machines and Associated Services for Tipperary Education and Training Board | Quadient Ireland Ltd | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 26 September 2022 | Welding Class Consumables in TETB Training Services | Air Impact Ltd | 8 | Open Procedure | - |
| 20 September 2022 | Project 322 - Borrisokane Community College - Temporary Accommodation & Associated Works | JDC Joinery and Building Works | 8 | Open Procedure | - |
| 19 August 2022 | 220 - Admin Office - New boundary wall to front & fence to side boundary & associated works | alan o connell deveopments ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 25 July 2022 | Project 320 - Newport College - Part 1 (Temp accommodation: 1 x 100m2 room for ICT, 4x 49m2 mainstream classrooms), Part 2 (Refurbishment of 3 classrooms) | Kenneth Hennessy Architects Ltd. | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 17 July 2022 | Metal & Steel Plate for Plumbing & Welding Classes for Tipperary ETB Training Services Division | Larkin Engineering Enterprises Ltd. | 3 | Open Procedure | €600k |
| 8 July 2022 | Welding Machine (380 volt AC/DC Inverter) Supply, Delivery & Installation for Tipperary ETB Training Services Division | KWS | 5 | Open Procedure | - |
| 7 July 2022 | Synthetic All-Weather Playing Surface to the existing Ballcourt at Raheen College E91H9P7 | J.N.Cummins and Co. Ltd. | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 5 July 2022 | Project 323 - Colaiste Dun Iascaigh - Temporary Accommodation & Associated Works | Roadmaster Caravans Ltd | 5 | Open Procedure | - |
| 25 June 2022 | Contracted Training Services for Tipperary ETB Training Services Division | Access Skills Ireland | 10 | Open Procedure | €1.2M |
| 19 April 2022 | Concession Catering Services Contract for various schools In Tipperary ETB | Clerihan Catering Limited | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 22 March 2022 | Project SCP4 - Additional canteen seating space, staff room, classrooms & associated works | Marlhill construction Services Ltd | 4 | Open Procedure | - |
| 6 March 2022 | Newport College - Classroom Equipment | Central Technology Supplies.ie | 7 | Open Procedure | €500k |
| 23 February 2022 | Art Class Materials for Tipperary Education & Training Board | Specialist Crafts Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 12 February 2022 | Colaiste Mhuire Co Ed Thurles Classroom Equipment | Central Technology Supplies.ie | 10 | Open Procedure | €500k |
| 26 November 2021 | The Provision of Rented Prefabricated Temporary Accommodation at St. Ailbe's School, Rosanna Road, Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary | instaspace | 4 | Open Procedure | - |
| 17 October 2021 | St Ailbe's - Engineering and Construction Classroom Equipment | Ronayne Hire and Hardware | 4 | Open Procedure | €320k |
| 11 September 2021 | Project 289 - St. Ailbe's - Additional Permanent Accommodation - Architectural Services | Dermot F Geoghegan Architects Ltd. | 2 | Open Procedure | €225k |
| 11 September 2021 | Project 289 - St. Ailbe's - Additional Permanent Accommodation - Building Services M&E Consultant | Ronan Meally Consulting Engineers | 5 | Open Procedure | €225k |
| 11 September 2021 | Project 289 - St. Ailbe's - Additional Permanent Accommodation - Quantity Surveyor | Gildea Chartered Quantity Surveyors | 5 | Open Procedure | €225k |
| 11 September 2021 | Project 289 - St. Ailbe's - Additional Permanent Accommodation - Civil/Structural Engineer | Crocon Engineers ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | €225k |
| 9 September 2021 | Musical Instruments and Equipment for Music Generation in Tipperary ETB | Educational Music Services LTD | 6 | Open Procedure | - |
| 28 August 2021 | Architectural consultancy services for Additional Accommodation Scheme (2 Classroom SEN Base and interim Temporary Accommodation) at St Joseph’s College, Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary | undisclosed | 2 | Open Procedure | €1.2M |
| 28 August 2021 | Civil & Structural Engineering consultancy services for Additional Accommodation Scheme (2 Classroom SEN Base and Temporary Accommodation) at St Joseph’s College, Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary | undisclosed | 4 | Open Procedure | €1.2M |
| 28 August 2021 | Building Services (M&E) Engineering consultancy services for Additional Accommodation Scheme (2 Classroom SEN Base and Temporary Accommodation) at St Joseph’s College, Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary | undisclosed | 5 | Open Procedure | €1.2M |
| 28 August 2021 | Quantity Surveying consultancy services for Additional Accommodation Scheme (2 Classroom SEN Base and interim Temporary Accommodation) at St Joseph’s College, Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary | undisclosed | 8 | Open Procedure | €1.2M |
| 7 August 2021 | Engineering and Construction Classroom Equipment for Tipperary Education and Training Board | Central Technology Supplies.ie | 4 | Open Procedure | €320k |
| 19 July 2021 | Nenagh College Minor Refurbishment Works | NHCCONSTRUCTION | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 5 July 2021 | Phase 5 Thurles Training Centre Civil Structural Engineering Services | Bryan McCarthy and Associates | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 29 June 2021 | Provision of New Temporary Accommodation at Scoil Ruain, Killenaule, Thurles, Co. Tipperary | Brian Conneely and Company. Ltd | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 4 June 2021 | Extension at Scoil Naomh Cuálan, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary Roll No 20451V | DRA Consulting Engineers | 3 | Open Procedure | €50k |
| 4 June 2021 | Extension at Scoil Naomh Cuálan, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary Roll No 20451V | Matt O'Mahony and Associates | 4 | Open Procedure | €50k |
| 4 June 2021 | Extension at Scoil Naomh Cuálan, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary Roll No 20451V | MGM Partnership | 8 | Open Procedure | €50k |
| 4 June 2021 | Extension at Scoil Naomh Cuálan, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary Roll No 20451V | ABN | 2 | Open Procedure | €120k |
| 2 June 2021 | Coláiste Dun Iascaigh Additional Temporary Accommodation | instaspace | 5 | Open Procedure | - |
| 1 June 2021 | Raheen College & Scoil Ruain Summer Works | o gorman construction(ardfinnan)ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 20 May 2021 | Newport College Special Needs Accessibility | NHCCONSTRUCTION | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 30 April 2021 | Mock Exam Papers - provision and correction of Mock Exam Papers for Tipperary ETB | S.P. Kelly Ltd. T/A DEB Exams | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 21 April 2021 | Concession Catering Services Contract for various schools | The School Food Company | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 16 April 2021 | Science Equipment for Tipperary ETB in Newport College | Shaw Scientific | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 11 December 2020 | Augmented Reality Welding Simulator Training Machines for Tipperary ETB Further Education and Training Centre | Metron International Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 20 November 2020 | Construction Studies Wood Technology Equipment for Coláiste Dun Iasciagh, Tipperary ETB | Ronayne Hire and Hardware | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 30 September 2020 | Coláiste Mhuire Temporary ASD & Mainstream Accommodation | Roadmaster Caravans Ltd | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 18 September 2020 | Small Equipment for Construction Plant Fitting in Tipperary Education and Training Board Further Education and Training Centre | Air Impact Ltd | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 18 September 2020 | Workshop Equipment for Construction Plant Fitting in Tipperary Education and Training Board Further Education and Training Centre | Air Impact Ltd | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 18 September 2020 | Training Units for Construction Plant Fitting in Tipperary Education and Training Board Further Education and Training Centre | Block Automotive Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 11 September 2020 | Welding Workshop Equipment for Tipperary Education and Training Board | Air Impact Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 9 September 2020 | Welding Workshop Class Materials for Tipperary Education and Training Board | Sureweld International Ltd | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 7 September 2020 | Metal and Steel Plate for Plumbing and Welding Classes in Tipperary ETB | MACKEY PLANT CONSTRUCTION LTD | 4 | Open Procedure | - |
| 27 July 2020 | Workbenches, Brackets and Associated Products for Tipperary ETB | NGS Products (Shannon) Ltd. | 6 | Open Procedure | - |
| 15 July 2020 | Storage Racking to Tipperary Education and Training Board Further Education and Training Centre | Jungheinrich Lift Trucks | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 3 July 2020 | Electronic Security Systems Equipment for Tipperary ETB | Blue Wall Technologies Ltd | 4 | Open Procedure | - |
| 26 June 2020 | Concession Catering Service for St. Ailbe's School, Tipperary ETB School | The School Food Company | 4 | Open Procedure | - |
| 16 June 2020 | The supply and Delivery of a 3 Tonne Electric Multi Direction Forklift for Tipperary ETB | Unilift Limited | 5 | Open Procedure | - |
| 12 June 2020 | Supply of Class Materials Woodwork | Strahan Timber | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 3 June 2020 | The supply, delivery and installation of Projectors and Associated Products | Duotone Limited | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 9 May 2020 | St Anne's Special School _Architect Design Team Leader | Drake Hourigan Architects | 11 | Open Procedure | €350k |
| 9 May 2020 | St Anne's Special School Building Services Engineer Mechanical Electrical Consultant | Geaney Engineering Consultants | 13 | Open Procedure | €350k |
| 9 May 2020 | St Anne's Special School _ Quantity Surveyor | Gildea Chartered Quantity Surveyors | 17 | Open Procedure | €350k |
| 9 May 2020 | St Anne's Special School _Civil Structural Engineer | Collins Boyd Engineering Ltd | 7 | Open Procedure | €350k |
| 21 April 2020 | Coláiste Dun Iascaigh Summer Works Life Safety Systems | Emerald Electrical Contractors Limited | 6 | Open Procedure | - |
| 17 April 2020 | The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Welding Equipment and Accessories for Tipperary Education and Training Board Further Education and Training Centre | Air Impact Ltd | 8 | Open Procedure | - |
| 17 April 2020 | Plumbing Tools and Accessories for Tipperary Education and Training Board | Air Impact Ltd | 4 | Open Procedure | - |
| 17 April 2020 | Cutters, Reamers & Accessories for Tipperary Education and Training Board | Sureweld International Ltd | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 10 April 2020 | The supply, delivery and installation of Plumbing Equipment and Class Materials for Tipperary Education and Training Board | Ronayne Hire and Hardware | 3 | Open Procedure | €1.2M |
| 23 March 2020 | Summer Works St Ailbes School Life Safety Systems Electrical Works | Walden Electrical Contracting | 6 | Open Procedure | - |
| 23 March 2020 | Summer Works _ Newport College Life Safety Systems | Ronan Burke Electrical Ltd t/a Burke Electrical Installations | 5 | Open Procedure | - |
| 8 November 2019 | The supply of Metalwork/Engineering Class Materials. | Miko Metals Ltd | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 12 May 2019 | Provision of Contracted Training for Tipperary ETB Training Services Division. | Access Skills Ireland | 9 | Open Procedure | €1.2M |
| 1 May 2019 | Concession Catering Services for various Tipperary ETB Schools | GET FRESH CATERING LTD | 5 | Open Procedure | - |
| 9 April 2019 | Catering Services for Tipperary Education and Training Board Further Education and Training Centre | GET FRESH CATERING LTD | 2 | Open Procedure | - |
| 15 March 2019 | Refurbished Computers and Refurbished Laptops | PhoenixRM Ltd t/a GreenIT | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 1 March 2019 | Supply, Installation and Commission of Science Lab Furniture and Equipment in Nenagh College | Clonduff Office Furniture Ltd. | 4 | Open Procedure | - |
| 28 June 2018 | A framework agreement to supply electrical consumable goods in two lots for training apprentice electricians | undisclosed | - | Open Procedure | €2.0M |
| 6 June 2018 | St Ailbes Summer Works Roof Works | Brickmore Construction | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 29 March 2018 | Newport College Summer Works | PBC Builders Ltd | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 16 February 2018 | Contract for the supply of vehicles, plant and tools for a construction plant fitting workshop at Thurles FET Centre in eleven (11) Lots | Air Impact Ltd | 4 | Open Procedure | €750k |
| 12 December 2017 | IT Support Services for Tipperary ETB Admin Offices and Training Services | Smartschools | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 24 November 2017 | Electrical Craft Apprenticeship Tools, Equipment and Consumable Materials | Kilkenny Electrical Wholesale Ltd. | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 2 October 2017 | Classroom and Office Furniture Tipperary ETB Training Centre | Stakelum Office Supplies | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 10 August 2017 | Technology Furniture and Equipment | Jmlt Furniture Ltd T/A JL Noonan Furniture | 3 | Open Procedure | - |
| 14 July 2016 | Contract Cleaning Services for Tipperary ETB | Eco Group Services | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 2 June 2016 | Concession Contract for Catering Services in Tipperary ETB Schools | GET FRESH CATERING LTD | 4 | Competitive Procedure With Negotiation | - |
| 9 May 2016 | Emergency Works Electrical Upgrade | Walden Electrical Contracting | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 6 May 2016 | Tender for the Supply of School Books 2016/2017 | O'Mahony's Booksellers Ltd | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 14 April 2016 | Construction Studies Furniture and Equipment | Ronayne Hire and Hardware | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 5 August 2015 | Provision of Construction Services at Borrisokane Community School | Pinnaclehomes Ltd. | 1 | Restricted Procedure | - |
| 17 June 2015 | Emergency Works | Hackett Construction | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 20 June 2014 | Registered Conservation Architectural Consultancy Services (minimum grade II ) | Mullarkey Pedersen Architects | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 3 April 2014 | Framework Agreement for Managed Print Services | Copymoore Ltd | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
| 5 March 2014 | Hairdressing Equipment | Sally Salon Services | 1 | Open Procedure | - |
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Procurement Intelligence
Tipperary Education and Training Board (Tipperary ETB) is a statutory education authority responsible for post‑primary schools, further education and training (FET), youth services and adult/community education across County Tipperary. It operates and supports multiple second‑level schools, FET colleges, training centres and community education programmes, and procures extensively in construction-related professional services, building works, education equipment and learning materials.[1][2][3] Typical procurement includes consultancy services for school accommodation projects, classroom fit‑out and equipment, art and engineering class materials, ICT and facilities-related supplies.[1][2][3][5] The authority uses the national eTenders platform for all above‑threshold competitions and routinely runs both works/service contracts for specific schools and framework‑type competitions for education materials.[1][2][3][5]
Strategic Context
Recent years show an active capital and refurbishment pipeline, including additional accommodation schemes (e.g. SEN base and associated works at St. Joseph’s College, Borrisoleigh procured via Tipperary ETB on behalf of the Board of Management).[1] The ETB has also invested in specialist teaching and workshop environments, as indicated by procurements for construction and electronic classroom equipment with an estimated value of €500,000, reflecting an ongoing focus on modernising FET and practical learning facilities.[3] Recurring competitions for class materials (e.g. engineering and art) suggest stable programme delivery but with a need to manage budgets carefully through multi‑year or call‑off arrangements.[2][5]
Typical Suppliers
- Regional civil and structural engineering consultancies providing design and project management services for school and FET accommodation projects (e.g. firms similar to DRA Consulting Engineers, which won an additional accommodation consultancy contract at St. Joseph’s College).[1]
- Construction and fit‑out contractors capable of delivering classroom refurbishments, specialist workshop spaces and associated building works, as reflected in tenders for construction and electronic classroom equipment and related works.[3]
- Specialist education equipment vendors supplying electronic classroom, technical, and workshop equipment for FET and post‑primary settings, including ICT, lab and tools-based teaching resources.[3]
- Suppliers of curriculum‑aligned class materials, such as engineering class materials and art materials, able to service multiple school and FET locations across the county on a call‑off or lot basis.[2][5]
- Signage, print and branding providers experienced in designing, producing and installing external and internal signage for ETB campuses and colleges, as indicated by signage tenders for Tipperary ETB sites.[4]
Supplier Tips
- Monitor eTenders for both Tipperary ETB‑wide competitions and school‑specific notices; many construction and consultancy opportunities are issued by Tipperary ETB acting on behalf of individual Boards of Management, so searching by both the ETB name and key school names in Tipperary can surface more opportunities.[1][2][4]
- For works and professional services, align with Department of Education technical guidance and familiarity with ETB/DoE additional accommodation schemes; awards such as the civil and structural engineering consultancy at St. Joseph’s College suggest that demonstrating experience in similar school projects and compliance with DoE design standards is critical.[1]
- For education materials and equipment, prepare for framework or multi‑lot structures across multiple centres; be ready to provide detailed product specifications, delivery logistics to dispersed sites, and competitive unit pricing that can withstand multi‑year and multi‑centre call‑offs, as seen in engineering and art class material and classroom equipment tenders.[2][3][5]
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Updated 31 May 2026
Tipperary Education and Training Board market guides
How Tipperary Education and Training Board buys, broken down by sector: award patterns, top suppliers, and bid-readiness steps.
Other major buyers
The most recent Tipperary Education and Training Board tenders subscribers were alerted to:
- Multi Supplier Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Healthcare and Nursing Skills Laboratory and Clinical Ward Environment Fit out in Tipperary ETB FET2026-10-07
- C1230 Invitation to Tender for a Mechanical and Electrical Contractor (inclusive of PSCS) - Gas Upgrade Works at Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed, Castlemeadows, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, E45 W6782026-10-06
- Project C1057 - Main Contractor with PSCS role for a Permanent Accommodation for 2 ASD Units, 1 Music Room and 5 General Class Rooms at Scoil Ruain Eircode E41 XY952026-08-17
Last updated 6 November 2026. Award dataset coverage begins 2014-03-05. Sentinel TED values (€0, €1) are excluded from totals and averages.