Recent procurements of telecommunications cable and equipment in Ireland
2026-02-11Fixed Voice Services – New 2026 Tender Competition (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála)
This Contract Notice supersedes and replaces a previous tender for the same requirement which originally published on the 10th September 2025 under CFT6483338 which was cancelled. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade wishes to replace its current Fixed Voice Service with a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) service. The successful tenderer will Host and Route all Voice Traffic/SIP Services into the Department. The full service requirements are as described in Appendix 1 of the Request for Tender …
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2025-09-08Provision of Teams Voice Products, Hardware and Associated Services (Tusla Child and Family Agency)
Tusla (Child and Family Agency) invites applications for the provision of a Microsoft Teams based telephony service for the organisation. This solution will eventually replace all voice services for the organisation providing inbound and outbound voice services, backup services should Microsoft Cloud Services be offline with optional local breakout to legacy voice connection types. A Managed Service to support the implemented service will also be required as will be the management of the migration from …
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2025-08-13International Telecommunications Data Circuits (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála)
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade requests tenders from economic operators for the provision of International Telecommunications Data Circuits. In summary, the Services required are: A) End-to-End Layer 2 (where Layer 2 has the meaning given in the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model) synchronous telecommunications data circuits. B) Support and maintenance of synchronous telecommunications data circuits. The full service requirements are as described in Appendix 1 of the Request for Tender …
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2025-02-19Operator of the National Emergency Call Answering Service (Department of the Environment Climate and Communications)
In advance of the expiration of the current contract for the operation of the Emergency Call Answering Service (ECAS) on 24 November 2025, the Department is undertaking this Procurement for the appointment of a new entity or entities to operate the ECAS. Although the Current Contract is due to expire on 24 November 2025, there are provisions in the Current Contract to allow for the Minister to extend the contract for a further two (2) years. The ECAS is responsible for answering all emergency …
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2024-04-08Operator of the National Emergency Call Answering Service (Department of the Environment Climate and Communications)
The current contract for the operation of the Emergency Call Answering Service (ECAS) expires on the 24th of November 2025. The ECAS is responsible for answering all emergency communications, providing a vital link between the individual contacting the ECAS and the Emergency Services which include Garda, Fire, Ambulance and the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) or, in emergencies involving aircraft, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA). Emergency communication is defined in the S.I. No. 444/2022 as communication by …
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2024-01-22Supplier To Provide FOX615 Multiplexer Equipment, Services and Technical and Resource support pursuant to a... (Electricity Supply Board ( ESB ))
General Description of the Proposed Contract The Contracting Entity intends to procure material supplies for the provision of FOX615 equipment to expand ESB’s existing FOX615 network as well as a standalone project for the replacement of FOX515 with FOX615 multiplexers. It is also intended to procure support services for the FOX515 replacement program consisting of design, project management and commissioning resources. It is proposed that the Contract will include the following (non-exhaustive list – …
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2023-11-29Single Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of a UC Partner to Dublin City Council (Dublin City Council)
Dublin City Council (DCC) wishes to invite tenders using the Open Procedure to establish a Single Party Framework Agreement for the provision of a UC Partner for a Microsoft Teams Telephony Solution for Dublin City Council (DCC) to include Design, Configuration, Implementation, Migration, Support, Maintenance, Professional Services and associated services. Please note that this project is subject to funding. For further information please refer to documentation available to download from …
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2023-11-08Supply of Satellite Phones and Mobile Satellite Terminals (Department of Foreign Affairs/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha)
The Services comprise: the supply of compact, lightweight, portable and global satellite telephones capable of voice and data transmission through connection to a global satellite service provider and the supply of mobile satellite terminals to provide in field high quality voice and broadband speeds through connection to a global satellite service provider. Provision of portable satellite hardware, services, maintenance and training. (BGAN, Iridium, Thuraya or equivalent)
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2023-10-03LA2677C-TCD- RFT for the Supply of Quantum Key Distribution Platforms [2 Lots] (Education Procurement Service EPS)
Trinity College Dublin (TCD), request the supply of two Discrete Variable (DV) Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) platforms for use in the development of a national Quantum Communications Infrastructure, IrelandQCI. The vision of IrelandQCI is to build a national quantum communication network that will support an innovative quantum technology ecosystem that will enable and drive the transition from research-based experimental quantum systems and devices to commercialization-ready quantum communication …
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2023-08-22Request for Tenders for the provision of a COTS WMO, EU and ICAO Meteorological Message Switching, File Switching,... (Met Eireann)
In summary, the Services comprise: Met Éireann is the National Meteorological Service of Ireland. It wishes to procure a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) WMO, EU and ICAO Meteorological Message Switching, File Switching, Data Conversion and Dissemination System to replace existing in-house developed systems. The new system will be an on-premise application and geo-resilient. The new system will be installed in two Government data centres located in Dublin, Ireland and a cold standby system located in Met …
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2023-08-14RFT for the Supply of a 5G Ecosystem for OGCIO (Office of the Government Chief Information Officer)
The OGCIO intends to source a number of interdependent components and associated services intended to allow for the creation of a 5G ecosystem operated by the OGCIO. This ecosystem will be used as a testbed to examine specific frequency blocks that will inform a decision on future frequency use in the Irish public service. Comreg (The Irish telecommunications regulator) has identified a number of possible frequency options for this purpose and the OGCIO has agreed to trial a number of options. This …
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2023-07-14LA2513C- SETU- RFT for Quantum Key Distribution Platforms [2 Lots] (Education Procurement Service EPS)
South East Technological University (SETU), request the supply of three Discrete Variable (DV) Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) platforms for use in the development of a national Quantum Communications Infrastructure, IrelandQCI. The vision of IrelandQCI is to build a national quantum communication network that will support an innovative quantum technology ecosystem that will enable and drive the transition from research-based experimental quantum systems and devices to commercialization-ready quantum …
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2023-06-30LA2514C- SETU- RFT for the Supply of a Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector System (Education Procurement Service EPS)
South East Technological University (SETU), request the supply of Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector System for use in the development of a national Quantum Communications Infrastructure, IrelandQCI. The vision of IrelandQCI is to build a national quantum communication network that will support an innovative quantum technology ecosystem that will enable and drive the transition from research-based experimental quantum systems and devices to commercialization-ready quantum communication …
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2023-06-15Water Level Sensors, Water Level/Rainfall Logging and Telemetry Data Transfer Equipment (Office of Public Works OPW)
The supply of Water Level Sensors, Water Level/Rainfall Logging and Telemetry Data Transfer Equipment, in the following estimated quantities: 1. Up to two hundred (200) pressure sensor units as specified in Appendix 1 of this Request for Tenders with the option for additional units to a maximum of four hundred (400) in total 2. Up to two hundred (200) data loggers as specified in Appendix 1 of this Request for Tenders with the option for additional units to a maximum of four hundred (400) in total
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2023-02-01Provision of Unified Communications & Telephony Solution (Children Health Ireland (CHI))
The purpose of this tender is to assist Children's Health Ireland (CHI) in procuring a fully resilient, managed and supported Telephony and Unified communications (UC) solution that combines voice, video, mobility, messaging, meeting, collaboration, and workflow configurations in a single solution.
Integration to the new Epic EHR (Electronic Health Record) system will also be key to enabling efficient and collaborative communications.
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2022-10-03Design and supply of an Integrated ICT solution for a new HQ fit-out (National Transport Authority)
The National Transport Authority is consolidating its operations into a new single headquarters building and has selected a new building in Dublin City Centre as the preferred site for its new headquarters, subject to Department approval, satisfactory due diligence and lease negotiations.
The NTA is seeking to enter into a contract for the integrated design and supply of ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) services within the new building.
The ICT design team will be required to provide all …
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2022-09-30Telecommunications Network Consultancy (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
Córas Iompair Éireann/Iarnród Éireann (CIE/IE) is engaged in the business of public transport, as per its Statutory Undertaking. To this end, CIE/IE holds a substantial portfolio of telecommunications assets including trackside fibre. CIE/IE is seeking advice as to the value of current fibre arrangements within its portfolio and also the potential for future commercial arrangements, and is seeking consultants for a period of up to 3 years, with possibility to extend for further 24 months on annual basis …
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2022-06-25Upgrade/Replacement of PBX Voice Solution in Nenagh General Hospital for the Health Service Executive (Health Service Executive (HSE))
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has an urgent requirement to upgrade/replace the Voice Solution in Nenagh General Hospital (NGH). The current solution has been designated 'end of service life' by the manufacturer and presents significant risk to hospital operations. The HSE are looking for a solution that will increase voice network resiliency levels, reduce risk of failure to an acceptable level, allow for future expansion needs, and reduce operational costs through utilisation of National Health …
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2022-04-29SIGNALLING & TELECOMMUNICATIONS UPGRADE (DESIGN & BUILD) FOR THE CORK AREA COMMUTER RAIL (CACR) PROJECT (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
This is a call to competition by IE for suitably qualified companies to participate in the pre-qualification process for the proposed tender for the Signalling & Telecommunications Upgrade ( Design & Build) for the Cork Area Commuter Rail ( CACR) project.
The overarching Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) programme comprises the heavy rail elements of CMATS. The programme objective is to deliver a transformative higher capacity, higher frequency unified through running suburban rail service for citizens …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Alstom Transport UK
2022-02-03National PBX/Unified Communications Framework for the Health Service Executive (Health Service Executive (HSE))
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for the Supply, Installation, and subsequent Maintenance of PBX/Unified Communications Solutions to the HSE and HSE funded Hospitals and Agencies. The main aim of the project is to provide the HSE with a vehicle to meet the Enterprise voice requirements (Systems of 500 extensions or greater) created by the evolving health environment that will, support the HSE’s vision of a centrally hosted voice infrastructure, future proof the …
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2021-12-13HEAnet Managed Wired Services Framework_20/21 (HEAnet CLG)
HEAnet wish to a establish framework agreements for the purpose of procuring services based on Managed Wired Services with varying ranges of bandwidth from 100Mb to 10Gbe in order to facilitate the requirements of our clients across the Educational and Research sector and other public bodies of Ireland
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2021-12-10HEAnetSchoolsHighspeedFW21/22 (HEAnet CLG)
The purpose of this Restricted tender procedure is to establish a Multi-Provider Framework for the installation, maintenance, repair and line rental of High-Speed access connections to Schools. Members of the Framework may be asked, during the lifetime of the Framework, to provide the Services to the Schools locations, currently approximately eight hundred (800) post primary with the addition of similar services to primary schools and other locations as required.
This is a two-step tender process with a …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:E-NETEircomESB Telecom LtdViatel Ireland LimitedVirgin Media Ireland LimitedVodafone
2021-10-20HEAnet_Circuits_Framework_2021_3 lots (HEAnet CLG)
HEAnet is running a three lot restricted tender process with the intention of establishing three sets of multi-party frameworks for the procurement of Circuits based on Dark Fibre, Wired and Wireless Technologies services. These connections will facilitate the connection of client sites to the HEAnet Network.
Lot 1 Dark Fibre
Lot 2 Wired
Lot 3 Wireless
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2021-09-16Universal Communications Telephony Solution (The Rehab Group)
The provision of a Unified Communications solution to deliver voice, video, mobility, messaging, meetings, collaboration, white-boarding, workflow configurations in a single solution. The proposed solution will take into consideration the existing voice, video, mobile, messaging, collaboration, and communications environment. The proposed solution must work in tandem with the legacy system for the duration of the integration/migration. The tenderer will provide an overview of approach and how the phased …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Three Ireland (Hutchison) Ltd
2021-08-09Telecommunications Fibre Installation and Maintenance Works (Ervia)
• Cable installation
• Cable removal
• Fibre splicing & Terminating
• Fibre testing
• Splice joint installation and associated works
• Splice joint repair
• Duct and sub-duct supply, installation, proving and testing
• Provision of photographic records both prior to and post each day’s activity on site
• Emergency maintenance works
• Standby & Emergency Cover
• Provision of as-built information
• Supply of fibre optic cable
• Service works
• Provision of resources
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Total Splicing Solutions Limited
2021-07-28HEAnetSchoolsHighspeedFW2021 (HEAnet CLG)
The purpose of this Restricted tender procedure is to establish a Multi-Provider Framework for the installation, maintenance, repair and line rental of High-Speed access connections to Schools. Members of the Framework may be asked, during the lifetime of the Framework, to provide the Services to the Schools locations, currently approximately eight hundred (800) post primary with the addition of similar services to primary schools and other locations as required.
This is a two-step tender process with a …
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2021-07-28HEAnet_Circuits_FW_2021_3Lots (HEAnet CLG)
HEAnet is running a three lot restricted tender process with the intention of establishing multi-party frameworks for the procurement of Circuits based on Dark Fibre, Wired and Wireless Technologies services. These connections will facilitate the connection of client sites to the HEAnet Network.
Lot 1 Dark Fibre
Lot 2 Wired
Lot 3 Wireless
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