Request for Tender (RFT)
As Gaeilge: Iarratas ar Thairiscint
Also known as: RFT
Last reviewed April 2026
The Irish public-sector term for a tender pack inviting formal bids on a contract.
The full document set issued by a contracting authority to invite bids on a public contract. An RFT typically includes the contract notice, terms of reference or specification, evaluation criteria, draft contract, ESPD, and submission instructions. RFT is the term most commonly used by Irish buyers on eTenders.gov.ie; in the UK and EU directives the equivalent is often called an Invitation to Tender.
Recent tenders mentioning Request for Tender (RFT)
RFT 01/26/GM - Works Contractor and PSCS for Construction of the Future Living Laboratory for Atlantic Technological University at the Galway City Campus
Unknown · >5M
ComReg T21616 - Request for Tender (RFT) for the provision of IT Security Consultancy Services
Unknown · 100k-500k
IT3281C - RFT for the Provision of a Research Ethics and Compliance Management Software for the University of Limerick (UL)
Unknown · 500k-1M
MA3423F - RFT to Establish a Single Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Digital Marketing, Strategy and Implementation Services for the University of Limerick (UL)
Unknown · 1M-5M
RFT for the supply provision of Remote (document-centric) Identity Proofing and Authentication Service
Unknown · <25k
LA3679C - RFT for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Calibration of a Universal Testing Machine Including Thermal Exposure Equipment for University College Dublin (UCD)
Unknown · 100k-500k
Related terms
Invitation to Tender (ITT)
The formal invitation, with full specification and contract terms, sent to qualified bidders.
Contract Notice
The formal advertisement of a procurement opportunity — above-threshold notices go to eTenders and TED.
eTenders
Ireland's national e-procurement platform at etenders.gov.ie, where all public contracts over €25,000 should be advertised.