Host Broadcasting Services from major meetings and events during the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026
About This Opportunity
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Ireland: Host Broadcasting Services from major meetings and events during the. Services contract awarded, ICT.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 1.6 million.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2026. During the Presidency, an extensive and wide-ranging programme of meetings, events and conferences will be held in Ireland. The programme will include official-level meetings and conferences, as well as meetings with senior political-level attendees. These meetings will attract media attention, and so an official television service provider (a host broadcaster) is required. The host broadcaster will deliver satellite streams and TV recordings of major meetings to accredited TV stations across EU Member States, while also providing an “on order” service to other TV stations.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on May 18, 2026. Last refreshed 26 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála has issued 266 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 248 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via ireland_etenders_csv, eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: July 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
NEP Ireland was awarded the contract for €1,600,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to NEP Ireland. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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