Information for Suppliers
Formal Tendering Opportunities
DCU contract opportunities with an estimated value greater than €50,000 excl. VAT will typically be advertised via a national or EU tender process on the national tendering service, eTenders.
DCU also works closely with the national public procurement shared service, the Office of Government Procurement (OGP). The OGP organises framework agreements which cover a broad range of common requirements across the Public Sector. For more information about the range of procurement activities managed by the OGP, please visit the OGP website.
For works and works-related services, DCU follows the procurement guidelines set out in the Capital Works Management Framework details of which are available from the OGP's Construction Procurement website.
You must register on eTenders to access all relevant information and documentation relating to DCU tenders. You will be also be able to submit questions about tenders through a dedicated messaging facility.
DCU Supplier Charter
The Supplier Charter sets out the basic principles that DCU expects of Suppliers. These principles are intended for guidance only. Suppliers doing business with DCU should familiarise themselves with the related terms of their contract(s) with DCU.
DCU Terms and Conditions of Purchase
DCU Standard Terms and Conditions for the supply of Goods and/or Services govern all DCU’s official purchase orders.
For orders resulting from a tender process, or for more complex arrangements, DCU will typically put in place a formal written contract with the successful supplier.
Important Notice to Suppliers - Fraud Awareness
Suppliers are urged to be aware of email and similar scams that involve purchase orders and requests for quotes that purport to originate from DCU, but are fraudulent. Please see the attached Information Notice.