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Request for Applicants to Participate in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of restaurant, hospitality and catering services during Ireland’s EU Presidency

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage, general supplies and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Hospitality and Catering. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 350,000.

Published through eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, 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 culture and heritage sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The services comprise: the provision of restaurant-based catering and associated hospitality services for official meetings, dinners, receptions and related Tier 2 and 3 events hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Dublin City. The services will be required for an estimated 40 to 50 events during the period from September to December 2026, with attendance ranging from 20 to 115 persons per event.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement. Last refreshed today. 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 120 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 109 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Education & Training, and Consulting. 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: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

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.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €350,000 - €350,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.