If selling to the public sector is on your growth roadmap for 2026, there’s one room you can’t afford to miss. On Tuesday, 11 November 2025 (9:00–16:00) at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) – in partnership with InterTradeIreland – is convening Ireland’s largest public-procurement gathering: Government Supply Expo 2025: Pathways to Public Tendering. It’s free to attend and built for suppliers of all sizes, from micro-enterprises to established firms.
What makes this different from a typical expo?
This isn’t a passive brochure hall. You’ll find direct access to procurement leads across major Government departments and sectors, plus expert-led talks and panels on how to win public contracts and navigate the tender process – so you leave with practical next steps, not just leaflets.
And the scale matters: organisers expect around 1,500 attendees, three stages of talks, and 40+ exhibitors, including heavy-hitter buyers like ESB, DAA, EPS, HSE, LGOPC, An Post, Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, Dublin Bus, Irish Rail, and Irish Water. If you’re serious about the public market, that’s an unmatched concentration of decision-makers in one day.
Why SMEs should pay attention
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Meet buyers, fast. Shorten the learning curve by asking your questions directly at the stand – requirements, pipeline, frameworks, and what a credible first bid looks like.
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See live opportunities. Discover upcoming tenders across goods, services, and construction-related works so you can align your pipeline and capability statement.
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Tap real supports. Learn about InterTradeIreland’s award-winning Go-2-Tender programme – workshops, topic-specific masterclasses, and tailored 1:1 mentoring to help you compete.
How to make the day count (a quick game plan)
- Arrive with a one-page “capability & proof” sheet. Include core services, CPV codes, two relevant case notes, and contact details.
- Target five priority buyers. Use the exhibitor list to plan your route and questions in advance (contract size, evaluation weighting, common pitfalls).
- Book a support slot. If you’re new to tenders, schedule time at the InterTradeIreland/Go-2-Tender stand and lock in your follow-up.
- Leave with three actions. One immediate fix (compliance docs), one relationship to nurture, one tender or DPS to pre-qualify for.
Fast facts
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What: Government Supply Expo 2025 – Pathways to Public Tendering (OGP with InterTradeIreland)
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When: Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 09:00–16:00
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Where: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
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Who: Suppliers of goods, services, and construction-related works; SMEs and larger companies welcome
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Scale: ~1,500 attendees, 3 stages, 40+ exhibitors (incl. ESB, DAA, EPS, HSE, LGOPC, An Post, DCC, Fingal Co Co, Dublin Bus, Irish Rail, Irish Water)
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Cost: Free to attend (registration required)
Strong nudge to act
Public procurement is predictable, resilient revenue – if you know how to navigate it. This expo compresses months of outreach into one focused day. If winning Government contracts is on your 2026 plan, be there.
Register: Use the official registration details provided by OGP for the Government Supply Expo 2025 (QR code/link on the official poster) and secure your place now.
Note: We’re sharing this opportunity to support suppliers and the ecosystem. The event is organised by the Office of Government Procurement in partnership with InterTradeIreland; please refer to their official materials for full details and registration.