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.

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