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 5 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.
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Related terms
Restricted Procedure
A two-stage EU procedure: pre-qualification followed by invitation to shortlisted candidates.
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