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.
In the Tenderwatch data
- Tenderwatch is tracking 1,308 framework agreements published by Irish contracting authorities.
- Appears in 367 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 Framework Agreement
Consultancy Services Framework for the provision of Technical Construction Services for Social Housing Projects
Mayo County Council · deadline 4 Aug 2026
Single Party Framework for the provision of Fixed Voice and Voice over IP (VoIP) Services and Associated Products and Services
Irish Prison Service · deadline 4 Aug 2026
FCC/156/26 Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Digital for Business Consultancy Services for Fingal County Council and Dublin City Council Local Enterprise Offices
Fingal County Council · deadline 4 Aug 2026
NCTR2680 Multi Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Real Estate and Property Management Consultancy Services for Technological University Dublin
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) · deadline 4 Aug 2026
DCC - Multi Party Framework Agreement to undertake routine planned maintenance and refurbishment works of Dublin Fire Brigade Stations
Dublin City Council · deadline 4 Aug 2026
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.
Call-off
An individual contract awarded to a supplier from an existing framework agreement, either by direct draw-down or mini-competition.