Defence & Security Tenders Ireland
Browse open defence and security tenders from Irish public bodies, including military equipment, surveillance systems, and emergency services contracts. Sourced from TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the EU's official procurement journal. Tenderwatch sources every notice daily from TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the EU's official procurement journal, and updates this page automatically. Live counts are shown in the stats bar below.
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Sorted by deadline (soonest first)2rn CCTV Installation Monitoring and Maintenance
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Supply of Fire Fighting Tunics and Trousers EN469: 2020 Level 2
Clare County Council
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Supply of Battery Operated RTC Cutting Equipment and Ancillary Equipment for Longford Fire Service
Longford Fire and Rescue Service
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Supply and delivery of 50 no. EN137:2006 Type 2 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) sets with an Integrated Distress Signal Unit, Digital Gauge Unit and associated ancillary equipment
Kildare County Council
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Flame Retardant Suit and Base Layer System (FRSBLS)
An Garda Síochána
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RFT for ERT PPE at SmartPly Europe DAC'26
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Invitation to Tender for the Supply, Design, Installation and Commissioning of a Nurse Call System to St James’s Hospital.
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Preparation
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Supply of 350 Structural Firefighting Suits
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RTC Rescue Equipment
Leitrim County Council
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Supply and Installation of a Breathing Air Compressor for Limerick Fire and Rescue Service
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Contract for the provision of Replacement of Access Control Points and Associated Services at Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
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Supply of 300 Structural Fire Fighting Suits for Limerick Fire and Rescue Service
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Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Operational Workwear, and First Aid Supplies
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Request for information- Wireless Panic Alarm and Monitoring Solutions
The Courts Service
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Single operator framework for the provision of the supply and delivery of Anti-Ligature Clothing to the Irish Prison Service
Irish Prison Service
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Prior Information Notice for FBM076F – Personal Protective Equipment, Operational Workwear, and First Aid Supplies.
The Office of Government Procurement
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Defence & Security Procurement in Ireland
Defence and security procurement in Ireland is managed primarily by the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces, along with An Garda Siochana, the Prison Service, and emergency services. Contract types include military equipment and vehicles, communications systems, uniforms and protective equipment, surveillance technology, naval vessel maintenance, and specialist security consultancy. Some defence contracts are exempt from standard EU procurement rules under Article 346 TFEU (essential security interests), though Ireland applies this exemption narrowly. Most tenders follow standard procurement procedures and are published on eTenders and TED.
Tips for Bidding on Defence & Security Tenders
The Department of Defence publishes a forward procurement plan annually, review it to plan your bids in advance.
Security clearance or vetting may be required for sensitive contracts, factor this into your timeline when deciding to bid.
Defence contracts often require compliance with specific military standards (DEF STANs, NATO STANAGs), check the technical specifications carefully.
For An Garda Siochana contracts, procurement is managed through their own procurement unit, monitor eTenders for 'Garda' or 'AGS' in tender titles.
Joint ventures with international defence suppliers can strengthen bids for specialist equipment tenders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who procures defence equipment in Ireland?
The Department of Defence and the Defence Forces Procurement Section handle most military procurement. This includes equipment for the Army, Naval Service, and Air Corps. An Garda Siochana, the Irish Prison Service, and civil emergency services procure their own equipment separately through eTenders.
Are Irish defence tenders subject to EU procurement rules?
Most are, yes. Ireland applies the standard EU procurement directives to defence contracts, with limited use of the Article 346 TFEU exemption for essential security interests. The EU Defence and Security Procurement Directive (2009/81/EC) also applies to sensitive defence contracts that don't qualify for full exemption.
What types of security contracts are available in Ireland?
Security-related contracts include surveillance and CCTV systems, communications and radio equipment, cybersecurity services, physical security infrastructure, vehicle and personnel screening equipment, naval patrol vessel maintenance, and specialist advisory services on national security matters.
Can non-Irish companies bid for defence contracts in Ireland?
Yes, EU/EEA suppliers can bid for most Irish defence contracts under EU procurement rules. Some contracts may require security clearance or restrict participation on national security grounds, but these are the exception. Ireland's defence procurement is relatively open compared to larger EU member states.
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