Professional Indemnity Insurance
As Gaeilge: Árachas Slánaíochta Gairmiúil
Also known as: PI Insurance, PII, Professional Indemnity
Last reviewed April 2026
Insurance covering claims arising from professional negligence, often required as a selection criterion on Irish public service contracts.
PI insurance covers a service provider against claims for losses caused by negligent advice, design or service delivery. On Irish public contracts (consultancy, design, IT and professional services) it is usually required as a selection criterion under Regulation 58(3), with cover levels typically set at €1m to €6.5m per claim. Cover must be maintained for the duration of the contract and often for a defined run-off period after completion (commonly six or twelve years on construction-related design work).
In the Tenderwatch data
- Appears in 4 notices captured in the last 12 months on Tenderwatch (as at August 2026).
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Related terms
Selection Criteria
Minimum requirements a supplier must meet to be considered: financial standing, technical capability, tax clearance.
Performance Bond
A guarantee from a surety (bank or insurer) that the contractor will complete the works, typically 12.5% of the contract sum on Irish public works.
PW-CF (Public Works Contract Form)
The standard Irish government construction contracts (PW-CF1–CF5) under the Capital Works Management Framework: fixed-price, non-negotiable.