Official source
| Original official title | Request for Tenders for the Provision of ICT Managed Services to AHBRA |
|---|---|
| Source language | English |
| Buyer | Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) |
| Country | Ireland |
| Identifier | AHBRA-ICT-MSP-2026 |
| Procedure | Open |
| Deadline | 10 August 2026, 15:00 Europe/Dublin |
| Value | EUR 120,000 |
Boundary
The workspace estimate is EUR 120,000 but does not state its VAT basis. Detailed service levels, staffing, insurance, security controls, capacity and award weights remain in the tender documents.
Verified opportunity overview
The Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority is procuring a four-year managed ICT service combining maintenance, monitoring, cybersecurity, compliance support, audit assistance, strategic advice and helpdesk operations. The contract is broader than basic desktop support and requires suppliers to examine the full service and security schedules.
Current status and key dates
The official source was checked on 23 July 2026 and the record is published as open or continuing admission. The stated deadline is 10 August 2026, 15:00 Europe/Dublin. The stated duration is 48 months. Suppliers must recheck the live official workspace immediately before relying on status, dates or documents.
Scope and deliverables
Four-year managed ICT contract combining maintenance, monitoring, cybersecurity, compliance, audit support, strategic advice and helpdesk services. Managed ICT maintenance and monitoring. Cybersecurity, compliance and audit support. Strategic ICT advice and helpdesk services.
Lots and contract structure
The opened public workspace does not expose a lot structure. Service towers and work packages must be checked in the tender documents.
Supplier requirements
Detailed staffing, service levels, insurance, security controls, certifications, financial capacity, technical capacity and transition requirements remain in the tender documents.
Submission and award method
The public workspace identifies an open competition but does not expose the complete award criteria, weights, response schedules or mandatory attachments.
Value explanation
The workspace states an estimate of EUR 120,000 but does not expose its VAT basis. ContractLens therefore reports the amount without adding a VAT assumption.
Amendments and status history
No separate amendment or corrigendum was identified in the official source opened for this report. That is not proof that no clarification, replacement document or later notice exists. The live official source and current procurement documents remain authoritative.
Supplier relevance
Potentially relevant to Irish MSPs and managed-security providers able to combine operational support, governance, compliance, cybersecurity and strategic advice.
Procurement data limitations and missing details
The workspace estimate is EUR 120,000 but does not state its VAT basis. Detailed service levels, staffing, insurance, security controls, capacity and award weights remain in the tender documents. Unsupported criteria, certifications, quantities, service levels and amendment claims remain explicit evidence gaps.
Official sources and verification history
Primary evidence is the official procurement source for AHBRA-ICT-MSP-2026, checked by ContractLens on 23 July 2026. The official source URL is https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8674266. The live official record and current procurement documents remain authoritative over this report.