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The Office of Public Works (OPW) is a central civil service Office within the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, responsible for State property management, flood risk management and heritage services across Ireland.[3][5] It manages, maintains and develops the Government’s estate (offices, embassies, Garda and justice estate, and other State properties), and is a major contracting authority for construction, conservation, facilities management and related professional services.[3][4] OPW also delivers flood relief schemes and associated civil engineering works nationwide, making it a significant buyer in heavy and civil engineering construction, hydraulic works and environmental services.[3] Its procurement spans works, supplies and services (including consultancies), with recurring categories including building and civil works, specialist heritage and conservation services, engineering and design consultancy, security, maintenance, ICT, and a range of technical and professional services.[4]
Strategic Context
OPW operates as a key delivery body for elements of the National Development Plan, including major flood relief schemes and the maintenance and upgrading of the State property portfolio, which drives a steady pipeline of construction, engineering and consultancy tenders.[3][4] Government policy on energy efficiency, climate resilience and the conservation of built heritage informs OPW’s current investment focus, with continued spend on deep retrofits, fabric upgrades, flood defences and the conservation and presentation of national monuments and heritage sites.[3] As a central civil service Office, its capital and current budgets are set within the annual Estimates process under the Vote for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, so medium‑term spending plans are closely aligned to multi‑annual capital envelopes and programme‑level allocations published by Government.[3][4]
Typical Suppliers
- General building and civil engineering contractors delivering office refurbishments, State building upgrades, flood relief schemes and associated infrastructure works for OPW.[1][4]
- Specialist heritage conservation, stone masonry, roofing, joinery and façade restoration firms working on national monuments, heritage properties and protected structures managed by OPW.[3][4][7]
- Multidisciplinary design, architecture and engineering consultancies providing project management, architectural design, structural and civil engineering, quantity surveying and building services engineering for OPW capital projects.[4][9]
- Facilities management, maintenance, security and building services providers supporting the operation of the State office estate and other properties within OPW’s portfolio.[3][4]
- Environmental, hydrology and flood‑risk specialists supplying modelling, feasibility studies, environmental assessments and professional advisory services for OPW’s flood risk management programmes.[3][4]
Supplier Tips
- Study OPW’s published Policy on Procurement and align bids strictly with its stated use of national and EU procurement rules, including clear responses on selection criteria, award criteria and quality assurance; be prepared to demonstrate capacity for public‑sector works, statutory compliance and robust health and safety management.[4]
- Track OPW opportunities and awards on platforms aggregating OPW tenders and historical spend patterns, then time market engagement (clarification questions, consortia building, early team formation) around larger capital and framework competitions in your category.[1][2][6][7]
- For professional services and design roles, review sector briefings and information sessions (such as RIAI–OPW procurement information events) to understand OPW’s current procurement initiatives, preferred forms of contract and quality expectations, and tailor your methodologies, case studies and team CVs accordingly.[9]
Updated 14 June 2026
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14 liveSupply and delivery of 4 Tonne Electric Forklift
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Architectural Services in the Heritage Services area of the Office of Public Works including Dublin Conservation and Historic Building Maintenance Services, National Monuments and Intermediate Project
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RFT for 16-18 Tonne Reduced Radius Hydraulic Wheeled Excavator
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The provision of Interpretation and Exhibition Design for The Battle of the Boyne Project
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RFT for Hydraulically Driven Forestry Mulching Head For 14 Tonne Excavator (up to 6 units)
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Health And Safety Consultancy Services
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The provision of Interpretation and Exhibition Design for a proposed Trim Castle Visitor Experience
Office of Public Works (OPW)
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Lot 1: Diesel 4 Wheel Drive Telescopic Handler, 2.5 kg, 5.5m boom. (4 – 6 Units) 4 units needed immediately with the option to drawdown.
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The provision of Exhibition Fitout, Graphics and Signage (production and installation) for Roscrea Castle and Damer House, County Tipperary.
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Phase 3B - Construction of extension shell and core
Office of Public Works (OPW)
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Consultancy Services for a Feasibility Study on Plant and Systems Focussed Decarbonisation Solutions including Geothermal Study at Garda Training College, Templemore, Co. Tipperary
Office of Public Works (OPW)
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Consultancy Services for a Feasibility Study on Plant and Systems Focussed Decarbonisation Solutions including Geothermal Study at Garda Headquarters Complex, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
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National Centre for Research and Remembrance | Main Contractor and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS)
Office of Public Works (OPW)
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National Centre for Research and Remembrance | Phase 3-A Social Housing Works | Main Contractor and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS)
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Most recent 6 of 39Landscape Maintenance at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, Oldbridge, Co Meath
Office of Public Works (OPW)
Project Management Service for the deployment of FlexManager stores and asset management solution
Office of Public Works (OPW)
Lot 1 - Brittas
Office of Public Works (OPW)
Provision of Tearoom Services at Oldbridge House, Oldbridge, Drogheda, Co. Meath
Office of Public Works (OPW)
Provision of Consultancy Services for Preparation of Preliminary Business Case and Final Business Case to ensure alignment with the infrastructure Guidelines for 5 x OPW office accommodation projects
Office of Public Works (OPW)
Conservation Architect consultancy services for The Refurbishment, Fitout and Historic Building Retrofit of Áras Mhic Dhiarmada/Busáras, Store St, Beresford Place, Dublin 1
Office of Public Works (OPW)
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