Uisce Éireann is the state-owned utility for the Republic of Ireland. Their RC4 programme (€13.8bn, 2025-2029) is one of the largest water investment programmes in Europe per capita. Many UK contractors have not yet entered this market — significant opportunity.
€13.8bn
AMP8 Investment
1.7 million connections
Customers Served
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Uisce Éireann (Irish Water)AMP8TendersFrameworksRepublic of Ireland
PR24 Status: RC4 programme — regulated by CRU (Commission for Regulation of Utilities)
Key Facts
State-owned — Republic of Ireland government
€13.8bn RC4 programme 2025-2029 — one of largest in Europe per capita
Formed 2014 from local authority water services — significant infrastructure backlog
Regulated by CRU (Commission for Regulation of Utilities) — not Ofwat
Procurement through eTenders.gov.ie (Irish government portal)
AMP8 Investment Programme — Key Priorities
Water treatment upgrades across 900+ public water supplies
Wastewater compliance — EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive enforcement risk
Leakage reduction — Ireland has high leakage rates vs UK
Network resilience and capacity for growth
Confirmed Framework Appointments
RC4 civil, MEICA and consultancy frameworks
Regional geographic lot structure
Multiple professional services and construction frameworks
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Supply Chain Route Map
Water company frameworks operate on a tier structure. Tier 1 contractors hold a direct contractual relationship with Uisce Éireann (Irish Water). Tier 2 and Tier 3 specialists subcontract through Tier 1 framework holders. If you cannot win a Tier 1 position, approach the Tier 1 framework holders above to discuss Tier 2 opportunities — framework holders actively need to build specialist supply chains.
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