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.
In the Tenderwatch data
- Appears in 21 notices captured in the last 12 months on Tenderwatch (as at August 2026).
Sources and legal basis
Primary legislation and official guidance. Always confirm the current text on the source before relying on it.
Open Irish tenders featuring Call-off
Multi-Party Framework Agreement for provision of Engineering Consultancy and PSDP Services for Building Services Projects (2026-2030)
Cork City Council
Heavy Civils Enabling Works (Call-off contracts with an estimated value of €50 million or more (excluding VAT)
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
FCC/235/26 - Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the Delivery of Public Realm Infrastructure within the Fingal County Council Administrative Area both employer designed and contractor designed
Fingal County Council
Lot 1 Heavy Civils Enabling Works for Call-off Contracts with an estimated value of €50 million or more (excluding VAT) and those determined by the Contracting Authority to be complex call-off contracts of any value which may require specific technical or specialist resources.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
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.
Value for Money
The Irish public-sector test for procurement decisions, balancing cost, quality and fitness for purpose over the contract's life.
Economic Operator
The EU procurement term for any supplier, contractor or service provider (an individual, firm, or consortium) that bids for or performs a public contract.