Contracting Authority
As Gaeilge: Údarás Conarthach
Also known as: CA, Awarding Authority
Last reviewed April 2026
A public body that buys goods, services, or works with public funds: departments, councils, the HSE, ETBs, etc.
A public body that buys goods, services, or works using public funds. In Ireland this includes government departments, local authorities (county and city councils), the HSE, state agencies (Enterprise Ireland, IDA), semi-state bodies, Education and Training Boards (ETBs), universities, and other publicly funded entities.
In the Tenderwatch data
- Appears in 65 notices captured in the last 12 months on Tenderwatch (as at November 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 Contracting Authority
Request for Tender for Website Hosting, Development, Support and Maintenance of the Contracting Authority’s Websites
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage · deadline 9 Dec 2026
Panel for the provision of Painting Services for WWETB Schools and Centre - 2.
Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board · deadline 31 Mar 2027
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