Procurement below the threshold

Departmentally: after obtaining a minimum of three quotations, after publication on the government’s e-procurement platform, or through a direct contract at the discretion of the Head of the Contracting Authority (regulation 100(1)).

Departmentally, either after obtaining quotations through the government’s e-procurement platform or through a direct contract at the discretion of the Head of the Contracting Authority or of a person delegated by him in writing (regulation 100(2)).

Where the estimated value exceeds €10,000 but does not exceed the threshold of regulation 9(1)(a), the supplies, works or services may be procured after a departmental call for tenders (regulation 101).

Calls for quotations exceeding €5,000 and departmental calls for tenders must be published through the government’s e-procurement platform, unless the Director authorises otherwise in writing (regulation 102(1)). Where the platform is not used, their publication is advertised in the Gazette (regulation 102(2)).

Only in exceptional cases, and with the prior written approval of the Minister, who may delegate that authority in writing to the Permanent Secretary or another senior official of the Ministry (regulation 103).

A call for tenders is carried out through an open procedure, unless otherwise approved in terms of the Regulations (regulation 106). Competitive dialogue, the competitive procedure with negotiation, dynamic purchasing systems, electronic auctions and the negotiated procedure without public notice are not permitted (regulation 108).