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 498 notices captured in the last 12 months on Tenderwatch (as at September 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
Tractor (80 kw)
Fingal County Council · deadline 14 Sept 2026
Single Party Framework Agreement for Prison Service Strategic and Technical Professional Services
Irish Prison Service · deadline 14 Sept 2026
Single Party Framework for the Provision of Veterinary Services, Medicines and Lecturing Services
Irish National Stud DAC · deadline 15 Sept 2026
Single Party Framework for the Provision of Catering Design and Consultancy Services
Health Service Executive (HSE) · deadline 15 Sept 2026
2025/027 Establishment of a Single Party Framework for the Provision of a Microsoft Azure services partner to Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland · deadline 15 Sept 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.