Environment Tenders & Public Procurement in Ireland
What Irish public bodies buy in Environment, and what is open now
Irish public bodies have 19 Environment tenders open today, worth €54.5M where the buyer put a figure on it. 4 of them close inside a week. Department of Climate Energy and the Environment, Leitrim County Council and Louth and Meath Education and Training Board 1384 are advertising the most.
Bidding windows are short and the winners are usually the firms that saw the notice coming.
Browse open environment tenders from Irish public bodies, including waste management, water services, and sustainability projects. Sourced from TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the EU's official procurement journal.
Open Tenders
Sorted by deadline (soonest first)8 new Environment tenders published in the last 14 days. Subscribers receive these in the weekly Monday digest.
- Leitrim Co Co - Consultancy Services for the Upgrade and/or Relocation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Glencar Amenity, County Leitrim2026-10-19
- Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 Biomass Programme Biomass Package Bundle 2 LMETB2026-10-19
- 2026 - 702 Schools Energy Pathfinder 2025 - Biomass Programme - Biomass Package - Bundle 4 (CMETB)2026-10-16
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Value Distribution
1 tender with undisclosed value
Top Buyers in Environment
Environment Market Guides by Authority
All market guides →How specific Irish public bodies buy environment: award patterns, top suppliers, value bands, and bid-readiness steps from past award data.
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Environment Procurement in Ireland
Environmental procurement in Ireland is growing rapidly, driven by the Climate Action Plan 2024, the Circular Economy Act 2022, and EU environmental directives. Key tender types include waste collection and recycling, water and wastewater treatment (primarily through Uisce Eireann), environmental consultancy and impact assessments, energy retrofitting, renewable energy, biodiversity programmes, and air and water quality monitoring. Local authorities are major buyers for waste and environmental services, while the EPA and Department of the Environment issue tenders for research, monitoring, and advisory services. Green public procurement (GPP) criteria are increasingly embedded in tender evaluation.
Tips for Bidding on Environment Tenders
Uisce Eireann (formerly Irish Water) is the dominant buyer for water and wastewater contracts, register on their supplier portal in addition to eTenders.
Green Public Procurement (GPP) criteria are now mandatory for certain categories, familiarise yourself with the EPA's GPP guidance and action plan.
Environmental consultancy tenders often require named ecologists or environmental scientists with specific qualifications, ensure key personnel are committed.
Waste management contracts typically require relevant waste collection permits and compliance with EPA licensing requirements.
For energy retrofitting tenders, SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) registration and BER assessor certification are often required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Public Procurement (GPP) in Ireland?
Green Public Procurement (GPP) is the process by which public bodies integrate environmental criteria into their purchasing decisions. Ireland's GPP Action Plan requires government departments and public bodies to include green criteria in tenders for priority sectors including transport, energy, construction, food and catering, and ICT. The EPA publishes sector-specific GPP guidance.
Who procures water and wastewater services in Ireland?
Uisce Eireann (formerly Irish Water) is the national water utility and the primary procurer of water treatment, wastewater treatment, pipe network maintenance, and related infrastructure. They issue tenders through eTenders and their own procurement portal. Local authorities still manage some legacy contracts.
What environmental certifications help win Irish public tenders?
Useful certifications include ISO 14001 (environmental management), waste collection permits from local authorities, EPA waste facility permits and licences, SEAI registration for energy services, BER assessor certification, and Green Mark or equivalent sustainability certifications. For consultancy, relevant professional memberships (CIEEM, IEMA) add weight.
How does the Circular Economy Act 2022 affect procurement in Ireland?
The Circular Economy Act requires public bodies to consider whole-life costs, recyclability, and resource efficiency when procuring goods and services. This means tenders increasingly include criteria around packaging reduction, product longevity, repairability, and end-of-life disposal. Suppliers who can demonstrate circular economy principles have a competitive advantage.
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