Open Procedure

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Last reviewed April 2026

The simplest EU procedure — any supplier can submit a tender, with no shortlisting stage.

The simplest EU procurement procedure where any interested supplier can submit a tender. There is no pre-qualification or shortlisting stage — all submissions are evaluated. Most commonly used procedure in Irish public procurement. Suitable for straightforward requirements.

Recent tenders mentioning Open Procedure

For the provision of Architect-led design team services for the provision of a Conservation Management Plan for Muckross House, Killarney, Co. Kerry Tender procedure: Open procedure Tender Deadline [i

Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage · <25k

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Restricted Procedure

A two-stage EU procedure — pre-qualification followed by invitation to shortlisted candidates.

Competitive Dialogue

A flexible EU procedure for complex contracts where the authority develops the solution with shortlisted candidates.

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