Prior Information Notice (PIN)
As Gaeilge: Fógra Réamheolais
Also known as: PIN
Last reviewed April 2026
An advance notice alerting the market to upcoming procurement, not a call to tender.
An advance notice published to alert the market about planned procurement. Not a call to tender, it signals upcoming opportunities so suppliers can prepare. In Ireland, PINs can also be used to reduce minimum time limits for subsequent procedures.
In the Tenderwatch data
- Appears in 13 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.