Construction Tenders & Public Procurement in Ireland
What Irish public bodies buy in Construction, and what is open now
Irish public bodies have 100 Construction tenders open today, worth €1.7bn where the buyer put a figure on it. 23 of them close inside a week. Health Service Executive (HSE), Dublin City Council and Tipperary County Council are advertising the most.
Bidding windows are short and the winners are usually the firms that saw the notice coming.
Browse open construction tenders from Irish public bodies, including building works, civil engineering, and infrastructure projects. Sourced from TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the EU's official procurement journal.
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Sorted by deadline (soonest first)53 new Construction tenders published in the last 14 days. Subscribers receive these in the weekly Monday digest.
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Value Distribution
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Top Buyers in Construction
Construction Market Guides by Authority
All market guides →How specific Irish public bodies buy construction: award patterns, top suppliers, value bands, and bid-readiness steps from past award data.
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Construction Procurement in Ireland
Construction is consistently the largest sector in Irish public procurement, driven by the National Development Plan 2021–2030 and Project Ireland 2040. Public bodies regularly tender for school builds, social housing, road and bridge works, water infrastructure, hospital upgrades, and public building retrofits. The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) manages several multi-supplier frameworks for minor and major works, while larger capital projects are tendered individually. Most construction tenders follow restricted procedures with pre-qualification stages, and contractors typically need current tax clearance, SOLAS Safe Pass, and appropriate insurance levels.
Tips for Bidding on Construction Tenders
Register on eTenders.gov.ie and set up sector alerts, most Irish construction tenders publish there before appearing on TED.
Check if an OGP framework exists for the works type, many contracts under €5M are awarded through existing frameworks rather than open competition.
Ensure your SOLAS Safe Pass, CSCS cards, and Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI) registration are current before bidding.
For tenders requiring pre-qualification, prepare a PQQ pack in advance with your track record of similar-scale projects, safety record, and financial statements.
Joint ventures and consortia are common for larger projects, consider partnering if the contract value exceeds your standalone capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Irish construction tenders published?
Irish public construction tenders are published on eTenders.gov.ie (the national procurement portal) and on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) for contracts above EU thresholds. Contracts above €5,404,000 for works must be advertised on TED. Many are also listed on individual council and agency websites.
What qualifications do I need to bid for public construction tenders in Ireland?
You typically need current tax clearance from Revenue, appropriate insurance (public liability, employer's liability, professional indemnity), SOLAS Safe Pass certification, relevant CSCS cards, and often registration on the Construction Industry Register Ireland (CIRI). Larger projects may require audited financial statements and a demonstrable track record of similar works.
What is the EU threshold for construction tenders in Ireland?
The current EU threshold for public works contracts in Ireland is €5,404,000 (as of 2026, effective 1 January 2026). Contracts at or above this value must be advertised on TED and follow full EU procurement procedures. Below this threshold, national rules apply but contracts are still typically advertised on eTenders.
How long does a typical public construction tender process take in Ireland?
The timeline varies by procedure. Open tenders usually allow 30–35 days for submission. Restricted procedures with pre-qualification can take 3–6 months from notice to contract award. Competitive dialogue for complex projects (like PPPs) can take 6–12 months or longer.
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