Resources by user type
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First-time bidder
New to public procurement. Need to understand the basics, check eligibility, and pick a first tender to attempt.
Where should I start?
ToolThree-question wizard that points you at the right tools.
How to Tender for Government Contracts in Ireland
GuideEnd-to-end primer on the Irish public procurement process.
eTenders.gov.ie Complete Guide
GuideRegistering, searching, alerts and submitting on the official portal.
Procurement Jargon Decoder
ToolPaste a confusing paragraph, get a plain English translation.
Procurement Glossary
GuideReference for every term you will encounter, in English and Irish.
CPV Code Explorer
DataFind the EU classification codes for what your business sells.
Bid templates & checklists
TemplateDownload a capability statement, a bid-decision checklist, and the eligibility kit.
Threshold checker
ToolFind out which procurement procedure applies to a contract value.
Active supplier
Already bidding. Need to find relevant tenders fast, decide bid/no-bid, draft responses, and track competitors.
Tender Matcher
ToolDescribe your business, get matched to live tenders.
Fit Score
ToolScore any specific tender against your profile.
Mandatory Check
ToolVerify pass/fail eligibility criteria before you commit.
Tender Brief Generator
ToolTwo-minute plain-English brief for any tender, share with partners.
Bid Readiness Checker
ToolScore your overall readiness and get a gap action plan.
Market Rate Benchmarks
ToolPricing intelligence by sector and contract type.
Bid Pipeline
ToolTrack tenders from Watching to Won/Lost.
Construction contractor
Public works contracts, framework call-offs, prequalification, and the Irish-specific paperwork that goes with them.
Construction Tenders Ireland
GuideOPW, TII, local authorities, where to find work and how to qualify.
Public Works Contracts Ireland
GuideThe standard PWC suite explained for contractors and subbies.
Construction tenders feed
DataAll live construction notices, sortable by deadline and value.
Framework Agreements
DataActive OGP and sectoral frameworks, civils, refurb, M&E, professional services.
Threshold checker
ToolWorks contracts have their own EU threshold (€5.382M), see what applies.
IT / digital services supplier
OGP ICT frameworks, GDPR and security clauses, day-rate pricing, and routes onto the dynamic purchasing systems.
IT Tenders Ireland Guide
GuideOGP ICT frameworks, eligibility, and the major buyers.
IT services feed
DataAll live IT and digital services notices.
Market Rate Benchmarks
ToolDay rates and contract values from awarded ICT contracts.
Tender Toolbox
ToolSoftware the bidding process actually needs, proposal, e-sig, comms.
Professional services firm
Engineers, lawyers, environmental and management consultants. Long quality submissions, references, CV-led methodology.
Professional services feed
DataAll live consulting, legal and engineering services tenders.
Bid templates
TemplateCapability statement and quality response scaffolds.
Fit Score
ToolScore quality-weighted tenders against your team’s strengths.
Tender Brief Generator
ToolPlain-English brief you can forward to a partner or BD lead.
Subcontractor or consortium partner
You can’t win the lead bid solo, but you can deliver part of it. Find tenders that explicitly invite consortia and subs.
Procurement officer / contracting authority
You are running the tender, not bidding for it. Find suppliers, draft watertight RFTs, and benchmark against peers.
Researcher, journalist or policy watcher
You want spend data, market shape, and policy movement — not to bid or to buy.
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