Mini-Competition

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Last reviewed April 2026

A competition held among suppliers already on a framework or DPS to award a specific contract.

A competition held among suppliers already on a framework agreement or DPS. The contracting authority invites all framework members (or a defined sub-group) to submit offers for a specific requirement. Common under OGP frameworks.

Recent tenders mentioning Mini-Competition

2026 Mini-Competition for the provision of schoolbooks to Christ King, Cork 62692I

Christ King Secondary Girls School · 100k-500k

Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Periodic Electrical Inspections (PIRs) and Domestic Life Safety System (DLSS) Inspections and associated repairs

Tuath Housing Association Ltd · >5M

DPS for the supply, conversion and delivery of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Enable Ireland Disability Services Ltd · >5M

Related terms

Framework Agreement

A pre-qualification arrangement where a panel of approved suppliers compete for call-off contracts.

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

An electronic system, open for new suppliers to join at any point during its lifetime.

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