Framework Agreement
As Gaeilge: Comhaontú Creata
Also known as: Framework
Last reviewed April 2026
A pre-qualification arrangement where a panel of approved suppliers compete for call-off contracts.
An agreement between one or more contracting authorities and one or more suppliers that establishes the terms (particularly price and quantity) for contracts to be awarded during a given period. In Ireland, the OGP manages national frameworks for common categories. Suppliers join through a competition, then receive orders or compete in mini-competitions.
Recent tenders mentioning Framework Agreement
P20575 Framework for the design, manufacture, supply, installation,commissioning, maintenance and enhancement of a new Airfield Lighting Individual Lamp Control and Monitoring System (ILCMS) at Dublin
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Request for Tender for Establishment of a multi-party framework agreement for the provision of Arts and Cultural Policy Development, and Community and Cultural Infrastructure Planning and Consultancy
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Single Party Framework for a 24 / 7 SOC, with SIEM, XDR and associated services
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Multi Party Framework for IDA Ireland Category 3 and 4 Land Valuations, Building Valuations and Agency Services 2026-2030
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Framework for Environmental Consultancy Services for Transport Projects funded by the NTA
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9656 Framework Agreement for the provision of Electrical Services for Low Voltage Equipment
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Related terms
Mini-Competition
A competition held among suppliers already on a framework or DPS to award a specific contract.
Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
An electronic system, open for new suppliers to join at any point during its lifetime.
Office of Government Procurement (OGP)
Ireland's central purchasing body, established 2014 — manages national frameworks and sets procurement policy.