Latest Ireland Defence Tenders
12 live tenders, updated daily.
Tender Impulse lists 12 live Defence tenders in Ireland, updated every day. Among the busiest buyers are Dublin City Council and Office of Public Works (OPW). The CPV codes that come up most often are Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment (35110000), Rescue and emergency equipment (35112000) and Safety equipment (35113000). 3 close within the next seven days, so check the deadlines below. The newest notice was added on 26 Oct 2026.
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Defence and security tenders in Ireland
Defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies buy vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.
Defence procurement often limits eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Read the eligibility conditions of each Ireland tender carefully; your key account manager can help you assess them.
Bidding in Ireland
Irish public bodies advertise on eTenders, the national procurement platform, and higher-value contracts also go to TED. Notices are in English, which makes Ireland an easy EU market to enter. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows the incumbents on Defence frameworks before they are re-tendered.
15861169Walter Scott House - Basement Car Parking - Water Mist SystemCountry: IrelandDeadline23 Nov 202615861164Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) associated with Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the Supply of Breathing Apparatus and Ancillary Equipment to Dublin Fire BrigadeCountry: IrelandDeadline12 Nov 202615852331Walter Scott House - Basement Car Parking - Water Mist SystemCountry: IrelandDeadline23 Nov 202615814292Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) associated with Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the Supply of Breathing Apparatus and Ancillary Equipment to Dublin Fire Brigade.Country: IrelandDeadline21 Jan 202715709886Donegal County Council Supply and Delivery of Water Safety and Lifegaurd SuppliesCountry: IrelandDeadline23 Nov 202615654466Supply of two (2) no. Lifeguard Units at Rossbeigh Beach and Maharees Beach, Co. KerryCountry: IrelandDeadline06 Nov 202615617422Supply of 2 Piece Technical Rescue Personal Protective Clothing (Tunic and Leggings) for Kilkenny County Council Fire ServiceCountry: IrelandDeadline10 Nov 202615480709Tender for the supply and support of Visibility Sensors and ancillaries.Country: IrelandDeadline16 Nov 202615426969Request for Tender for the provision of Certification, Maintenance and Training Services for Security Screening Equipment to the Courts ServiceCountry: IrelandDeadline09 Nov 202612440632Prior information Notice for the provision of a Body Worn Camera system with associated accessories, software and Services, for Irish Prison ServicesCountry: IrelandDeadline14 Apr 202711461415Ireland Tools locks keys hinges fasteners chain and springs 202346 - Readvertisement Year 3 of a Panel for the Provision of Hardware Tools and Consumables to LMETB Schools and CeCountry: IrelandDeadline08 Feb 20279219665Ireland Fire suppression hand tools Dynamic Purchasing System DPS for the provision of Specialised Tools Specialised Timber and Specialised Carpentry Materials for TechnologicalCountry: IrelandDeadline27 Aug 2030
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ireland Defence Tenders
How many Ireland Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 12 open Ireland Defence tenders. Of these, 3 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue Ireland Defence tenders?
Buyers with the most open Ireland Defence tenders on Tender Impulse include: Dublin City Council and Office of Public Works (OPW). Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in Ireland Defence tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open Ireland Defence tenders are Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment (35110000), Rescue and emergency equipment (35112000) and Safety equipment (35113000). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Where are Defence tenders in Ireland advertised?
Irish Defence tenders are advertised on eTenders, the national procurement platform, and higher-value opportunities also go to TED. Buyers include government departments, local authorities, the health service, universities and semi-state companies, with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Dublin City Council, Iarnród Éireann and the Department of Education among the regular publishers.
Are Irish Defence tenders published in English?
Yes, Irish Defence tenders are published in English, which makes Ireland an easy EU market for international suppliers to enter. Tender Impulse contract award data helps identify incumbent suppliers on frameworks before they are re-tendered, and subscribers can request bid documents and get help from a key account manager on tender requirements.
What do Ireland defence tenders usually cover?
Ireland defence tenders usually cover vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services, bought by defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.
Can foreign suppliers bid on Ireland defence contracts?
Ireland defence contracts often limit eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Suppliers typically need prior registration with the defence buyer, security clearance for staff and facilities, export or end-user documentation, and references. The eligibility conditions of each tender should be read before any work on a bid begins.
What makes Ireland defence tenders different from other public tenders?
Ireland defence tenders differ from other public tenders in their restricted eligibility, confidentiality requirements and frequent use of restricted or negotiated procedures. Some documents are released only to registered or cleared bidders. Evaluation often weighs technical performance, reliability and through-life support alongside price. A key account manager at Tender Impulse can help assess eligibility conditions.
