Below-Threshold Procurement
As Gaeilge: Soláthar Faoi Bhun an Tairsí
Also known as: Sub-Threshold Procurement, National Rules Procurement
Last reviewed April 2026
Contracts below EU thresholds, governed by Irish national rules rather than EU directives.
Procurement below EU directive thresholds (2026–2027 cycle: €140k central government goods/services, €216k sub-central authorities, €5.404M works). These follow national rules set by the Office of Government Procurement. Contracts under €25k require a minimum of three quotes; contracts between €25k and €50k should be advertised; above €50k must be advertised on eTenders.
Related terms
Threshold
The value above which specific procurement rules apply — €50k national, €140k/€216k EU services, €5.404M EU works (2026–2027 cycle, effective 1 January 2026).
Office of Government Procurement (OGP)
Ireland's central purchasing body, established 2014 — manages national frameworks and sets procurement policy.
eTenders
Ireland's national e-procurement platform at etenders.gov.ie, where all public contracts over €25,000 should be advertised.