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 63 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 Contracting Authority
Request for Tender for the Provision of EU Engagement Services
Skillnet Ireland · deadline 5 Aug 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
Provision of DC Pension Master Trust Services
Dublin Port Company
Multi-Party Framework Agreement for provision of Engineering Consultancy and PSDP Services for Building Services Projects (2026-2030)
Cork City Council
EM 05/26 - Environmental Laboratory and Testing Services
Bord na Móna PLC