Contracting Authority
As Gaeilge: Údarás Conarthach
Also known as: CA, Awarding Authority
Last reviewed April 2026
A public body that buys goods, services, or works with public funds — departments, councils, the HSE, ETBs, etc.
A public body that buys goods, services, or works using public funds. In Ireland this includes government departments, local authorities (county and city councils), the HSE, state agencies (Enterprise Ireland, IDA), semi-state bodies, Education and Training Boards (ETBs), universities, and other publicly funded entities.
Recent tenders mentioning Contracting Authority
Establishment of a Single-Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Comprehensive Legal Services to Support the Contracting Authority’s Statutory, Regulatory, and Operational Functions
Respond Ireland · >5M
control services – The Provision of Pest Control and Related Services
City of Dublin Education and Training Board · 100k-500k
Provision of Carpentry and Joinery Equipment and Related Items to City of Dublin ETB Training Centres
City of Dublin Education and Training Board · 1M-5M
The provision of Services at Coillte Nurseries in Killygordon, Clone and Mucklagh
Coillte CGA · >5M
FCC/073/26F Est a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Valuations and Valuation Advisory Services for the Housing Department in Fingal County Council, including an Initial 2yr contract
Fingal County Council · 1M-5M
Provision of Facilities Management Services
The Courts Service · 1M-5M