Open Procedure
As Gaeilge: Nós Imeachta Oscailte
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.
In the Tenderwatch data
- Appears in 6 notices captured in the last 12 months on Tenderwatch (as at November 2026).
Sources and legal basis
Primary legislation and official guidance. Always confirm the current text on the source before relying on it.
Related terms
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.
Economic Operator
The EU procurement term for any supplier, contractor or service provider (an individual, firm, or consortium) that bids for or performs a public contract.
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