Call-off
As Gaeilge: Glao
Also known as: Call-off Contract, Drawdown
Last reviewed April 2026
An individual contract awarded to a supplier from an existing framework agreement, either by direct draw-down or mini-competition.
The act of buying under a framework agreement. Once a framework is in place (with one or more pre-qualified suppliers), individual contracts are 'called off' either directly (if the framework allows) or via a mini-competition between named suppliers. Most OGP frameworks in Ireland use mini-competition for substantial call-offs to preserve competitive tension and value for money.
Recent tenders mentioning Call-off
Small Works Framework for Civil Engineering Works for the Port of Waterford
Unknown · 500k-1M
Lot 1 multi-supplier framework agreement for ITS equipment exceeding €500,000
Unknown · >5M
Multi-Party Framework Agreement for provision of Engineering Consultancy and PSDP Services for Building Services Projects (2026-2030)
Unknown · 500k-1M
Party Framework Agreement for Works Contractors on foot of an initial call-off contract for Pearse House
Dublin City Council · >5M
Party Framework Agreement for Works Contractors on foot of an initial call-off contract for Pearse House
Dublin City Council · >5M
Related terms
Framework Agreement
A pre-qualification arrangement where a panel of approved suppliers compete for call-off contracts.
Mini-Competition
A competition held among suppliers already on a framework or DPS to award a specific contract.
Office of Government Procurement (OGP)
Ireland's central purchasing body, established 2014 — manages national frameworks and sets procurement policy.