A single-lot, 60-month framework agreement for an energy efficiency project partner signals Shannon Group PLC’s structured approach to managing energy and sustainability projects across its Irish airport and commercial property portfolio.

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Shannon Commercial Enterprises is the commercial property and development arm of Shannon Group PLC, the Irish state-owned group that operates Shannon Airport and manages a significant commercial and industrial property portfolio in the Shannon Free Zone and surrounding region. The organization is now seeking a single supplier energy efficiency project partner under a framework agreement, with a total estimated value of €100,000 and a 60-month contract term.

Published on 17 February 2026 with a deadline of 16 March 2026, this is an open procedure under English-language requirements. For energy consultancy, engineering, and sustainability services firms active in Ireland’s public sector market, this is a niche but strategically interesting opportunity with a long contract horizon.

Opportunity Overview

Contracting Authority: Shannon Commercial Enterprises
Reference Number: Not stated in the PDF
Document ID: 00113715-2026
Tender Title: Request for Tender for a Single Supplier Framework Agreement for an Energy Efficiency Project Partner for Shannon Group PLC
Scope of Work: Energy efficiency project partner services for Shannon Group PLC under a single supplier framework agreement. The detailed service description is referenced in the tender documents available via the submission portal.
Lot Structure:

• Lot 1: Single Supplier Framework Agreement for an Energy Efficiency Project Partner for Shannon Group PLC – lot value €100,000

Location / Place of Performance: South-West, Ireland
Estimated Total Value: €100,000
Contract Duration: 60 months
Procedure Type: Open
Award Criteria: Unknown (not stated in the PDF)
Publication Date: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Tender Opening Date: 16/03/2026
Language Requirements: English only
EU Funding: No
Contact: robert.doyle@snnairportgroup.ie / 061 712086
Submission Portal: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7523512

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Authority and History

Shannon Commercial Enterprises is a body governed by public law, classified under general public services as its main activity. It operates as part of Shannon Group PLC, the Irish state company responsible for Shannon Airport and the Shannon Free Zone, one of Ireland’s longest-established commercial and industrial property zones located in County Clare on the western seaboard.

The authority’s procurement context within the Hermix platform is modest in scale, reflecting the size and specialization of the organization. Similar contract awards number 6, totaling €1 million, with all contract awards reaching 9 at €1.6 million total. The renewal pipeline shows 4 similar renewals, though at negligible total value, and 11 all renewals also at minimal stated value. There are currently no similar or all open tenders active, and no prior notices recorded.

The limited procurement history is consistent with what would be expected from a focused commercial property and airport services organization. Shannon Commercial Enterprises is not a high-volume public buyer. It procures selectively in specialist service categories. Beyond this authority, 3,000 other buyers across Europe hold similar projects totaling €57 billion, confirming that energy efficiency consultancy and project management is a widely procured category at scale across the continent, even if this individual tender is modest in value.

Competitive Landscape

The Winners of Similar Contracts table (data limited to 10 results) shows a small, evenly distributed field of five contractors, each holding one contract at €200K. The full breakdown is as follows:

• I3PT Certification Association 95120: €200K across 1 contract, averaging €200K per contract
• Integrated Environmental Solutions 159824: €200K across 1 contract, averaging €200K per contract
• KSN Project Management: €200K across 1 contract, averaging €200K per contract
• RPS Consulting Engineers: €200K across 1 contract, averaging €200K per contract
• Watt Footprint: €200K across 1 contract, averaging €200K per contract

The uniformity of the data is striking. All five listed contractors hold exactly one contract each at exactly €200K. This points to a pattern where similar framework agreements in this category have been awarded at a consistent benchmark value, likely reflecting the typical scoping and budgeting approach for energy efficiency advisory engagements in the Irish public sector.

No contractor has won multiple similar contracts in this dataset, meaning there is no identifiable repeat winner or incumbent with a dominant position. The field is flat in terms of historical concentration. This is a relatively open competitive environment compared to more consolidated markets seen in other procurement categories.

The Contractors’ Countries table confirms Ireland as the sole listed country: 5 contracts totaling €1M with an average of €200K. This is a domestically concentrated market. All five contractors who have won similar contracts are Irish-registered entities, and the combination of English-language requirements and local project delivery in the South-West of Ireland effectively makes this a competition among Irish firms.

Commercial and Procedural Signals

Award Criteria: The PDF lists evaluation criteria as unknown. No weighting or scoring methodology is available. Given the framework structure and the energy efficiency domain, bidders should prepare proposals covering technical capability, relevant project experience, methodology for energy management and efficiency consultancy, and competitive pricing.

Procedure Type: The open procedure means any eligible supplier may submit without prior qualification. Given the small number of similar contract winners in the dataset, competition is likely to be limited to a small pool of specialist Irish energy consultancy and engineering firms.

Framework Structure: The single supplier framework agreement format means one provider will be selected for the full 60-month term. There is no lot-splitting or multi-supplier arrangement. The winning firm becomes Shannon Group’s exclusive energy efficiency project partner for five years under this framework.

Language: English is the only permitted language. This is the standard requirement for Irish public procurement and presents no additional barrier beyond normal compliance.

Contract Duration: 60 months is a long framework term. It signals that Shannon Commercial Enterprises is looking for a stable, embedded advisory relationship rather than a series of individual project commissions. The €100,000 total value spread across five years implies a modest call-off volume, averaging €20,000 per year under the framework. The actual spend may vary depending on project pipeline.

Submission Timeline: From publication on 17 February 2026 to the deadline on 16 March 2026 is 27 days. For a specialist firm already active in Irish public sector energy consultancy, this is sufficient. For firms not currently registered on the etenders.gov.ie platform, immediate registration is required.

EU Funding: Not applicable. Standard Irish public procurement rules govern this procedure.

Narrative Insight

The €100,000 framework value and 60-month duration create an unusual commercial profile. This is not a high-value contract by absolute measure. But the single supplier framework structure means the winning firm gains exclusive access to Shannon Group PLC’s energy efficiency project pipeline for five years. The strategic value is in the relationship, not the headline figure.

Shannon Group PLC operates Shannon Airport and the Shannon Free Zone, a large commercial and industrial estate with significant energy consumption across airport operations, commercial properties, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities. An energy efficiency project partner embedded within this organization for five years will be positioned to influence and potentially deliver a much broader range of projects than the framework ceiling implies. Call-off values under frameworks are not caps on total project spend; they are administrative procurement thresholds.

The uniformity of past contract values at €200K across all five similar contract winners is informative. It suggests that energy efficiency advisory engagements in this sector have been scoped and budgeted consistently. The current framework at €100,000 is at the lower end of this historical range, which may reflect a tighter initial scope or an intention to structure larger project delivery under separate procurement instruments.

The absence of a repeat winner in the competitive data means no incumbent holds an advantage on the basis of prior awards. The field is genuinely open. Firms with strong credentials in airport or commercial property energy management, renewable energy integration, or ISO 50001 energy management systems will carry relevant positioning.

Hermix users analyzing this tender can access the full competitive picture for Irish energy efficiency procurement instantly, including contractor profiles, authority spending patterns across Shannon Group entities, and similar opportunities across 3,000 buyers in this category, in minutes rather than hours.

Practical Takeaways for Bidders

Who this tender suits:

• Irish energy consultancy and engineering firms with demonstrated experience delivering energy efficiency projects for airport operators, commercial property managers, or similar infrastructure-intensive public sector clients
• Firms with expertise in energy management services, energy efficiency consultancy, solar energy, and other renewable or efficiency-focused disciplines matching the tender’s CPV topic codes
• Organizations capable of committing to a 60-month exclusive framework relationship with a single public authority, including maintaining relevant staff and capability continuity across the contract term
• Smaller specialist consultancies suited to a €100,000 framework value, including firms similar in profile to the five existing similar contract winners: KSN Project Management, RPS Consulting Engineers, Watt Footprint, I3PT Certification Association, and Integrated Environmental Solutions

Critical attention points:

• The 27-day window from 17 February to 16 March 2026 requires immediate action. Firms not yet registered on etenders.gov.ie must register before submission
• Award criteria are not disclosed in the PDF. Prepare a comprehensive proposal covering energy efficiency methodology, relevant project references, team qualifications, and commercial terms rather than assuming a price-led evaluation
• The single supplier framework means one firm wins everything. There is no consolation for second place. Proposal quality and fit with Shannon Group’s specific portfolio must be clearly demonstrated
• The €100,000 framework ceiling is modest but the 60-month duration creates a long-term embedded relationship. Frame your proposal around the partnership value and five-year delivery capability, not just the immediate contract value
• Place of performance is listed as South-West Ireland. Firms without existing presence or project delivery experience in the Shannon and County Clare region should consider how they will demonstrate credible local delivery capacity
• Submissions must be completed through the etenders.gov.ie platform before the 16 March 2026 deadline

Shannon Commercial Enterprises is a focused public buyer operating within Ireland’s Shannon Group PLC structure, with a procurement history that reflects selective, specialist commissioning in energy and engineering services. This 60-month single supplier framework is a long-term entry point into a commercially significant property and airport portfolio. For the right Irish energy consultancy firm, the strategic positioning value over five years substantially exceeds the stated framework ceiling. Structured market intelligence identifying the competitive field and authority procurement history is what distinguishes a well-prepared bid from a speculative one.

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