Conflict of Interest
As Gaeilge: Coinbhleacht Leasa
Also known as: COI
Last reviewed April 2026
Any situation where a person involved in a procurement has a private interest that could compromise impartiality, must be declared and managed.
Defined in Regulation 24 of S.I. 284/2016, a conflict of interest covers any situation where staff of a contracting authority, or providers acting on their behalf, have direct or indirect financial, economic or personal interests that could be perceived to compromise their impartiality. Authorities must take appropriate measures to prevent, identify and remedy conflicts. Failure to manage a conflict can lead to a discretionary exclusion of the affected bidder and can ground a challenge under the Remedies Regulations.
Recent tenders mentioning Conflict of Interest
Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine
Unknown · 100k-500k
Window and Door Replacement And Climate Action Summerwork’s At Scoil Phroinsias Naofa, Clara, Co. Offaly
Unknown · 100k-500k
SW Science Laboratory Upgrades at Scoil Chonglais, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow
Unknown · 100k-500k
Design and Build Contractor - 12no. homes at Cois na Feile, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick
Clúid Housing Association · 1M-5M
Site and Heated in the School’s Designated Preparation and/or Servery Area under the School Meals Scheme to Scoil Mhuire Feakle 02439G
Feakle National School · 100k-500k
Home Economics Room Refurbishment at Ard Scoil na nDéise, Convent Road, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Ard Scoil na nDeise · 100k-500k
Related terms
Exclusion Grounds
Reasons a bidder must (mandatory) or may (discretionary) be barred from competing — convictions, tax debt, insolvency, prior misconduct.
Remedies Regulations
S.I. 130/2010 as amended — the rules letting unsuccessful bidders challenge a procurement decision in the High Court.
Debrief
Your right to a written explanation of why your bid lost — the highest-ROI feedback loop in public procurement.