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Winning in Irish Public Procurement: Essential Insights for 2025 and Beyond
Public procurement in Ireland represents a market of over €20 billion annually — a huge opportunity for businesses of all sizes. Yet for many suppliers, especially those new to public procurement, navigating the landscape can seem overwhelming. Even seasoned professionals often miss key strategies for success. This article offers a clear, structured guide to the…
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Public Procurement Thresholds in Ireland 2025: Essential Guide for Suppliers
Understanding procurement thresholds is fundamental for suppliers engaging with public contracts in Ireland. Thresholds determine which rules apply to a procurement process—ranging from national guidelines to full EU procurement procedures. This article outlines the public procurement thresholds applicable in Ireland in 2025, including national and EU levels, and highlights what suppliers need to know to…
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How to Use eTenders Ireland: Supplier Login, User Guide, and Notice Submission Process (2025)
eTenders.gov.ie is the central national platform for public procurement in Ireland. Managed by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP), it facilitates the advertising and management of procurement opportunities across the public sector. For suppliers—whether new or established—understanding how to register, log in, and publish or respond to notices is essential for accessing public sector contracts.…
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Green Public Procurement in Ireland: Key Guidance and Best Practices for 2025
Green Public Procurement (GPP) is a vital policy tool in Ireland’s transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. As a member state of the European Union, Ireland is required to integrate environmental considerations into public purchasing processes. This article provides an overview of current GPP guidance, regulatory context, and practical steps for contracting authorities. What is…
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Government Contracts in Ireland: A Guide to Public Procurement
Introduction Government contracts in Ireland are awarded through a structured public procurement process designed to ensure transparency, fairness, and value for money. Public sector organizations—including government departments, local authorities, and health services—procure goods, services, and works through competitive tenders. This article outlines the key aspects of securing public contracts in Ireland, useful resources, and a…
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Understanding OGP Frameworks in Irish Public Procurement
The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) plays a central role in streamlining public procurement in Ireland. One of its key functions is establishing OGP frameworks, which are pre-approved agreements that simplify and standardize purchasing across the public sector. What Are OGP Frameworks? An OGP framework is a structured procurement arrangement that allows public sector bodies…
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Understanding the Procurement Act 2023: Key Changes in Public Procurement
The Procurement Act 2023, effective from February 24, 2025, marks a significant transformation in the public procurement landscape across Northern Ireland and the UK. This legislation introduces comprehensive reforms aimed at modernizing and streamlining procurement processes. Overview of the Procurement Act 2023 The Act replaces previous procurement regulations, introducing new procedures and terminologies to enhance…
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Navigating Ireland’s eTenders Platform: A Comprehensive Guide
Navigating Ireland’s eTenders Platform: A Comprehensive Guide eTenders is Ireland’s national electronic tendering platform, serving as the primary portal for public sector procurement opportunities. Managed by the Office of Government Procurement, it facilitates the advertisement and management of tender competitions, connecting public sector buyers with potential suppliers. The Evolution of eTenders The eTenders platform has…
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Public Procurement in Ireland: Essential Guidelines for 2025
Irish public procurement operates under major financial thresholds. Works are capped at €5,538,000, while central government services have a limit of €143,000. The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) has made the procurement process more efficient by creating over 40 template documents and model forms that help organizations meet these requirements. Ireland’s National Public Procurement Policy…
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What is Tender Search?
Public Procurement in Ireland is easy. All you need to do is have a great product, service and team. Is that right? Tender Search was born out of a vision: everybody should be empowered to access, make sense of and use public procurement information to win bids and discover new opportunities for revenue growth. Whether…
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