156. Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the criteria a contractor must satisfy to carry out works for the Office of Public Works and if a person (details supplied) can be notified of upcoming projects in order to submit a tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3261/16]

Requests are sought for tenders in a broad range of categories ranging from capital construction projects, flood relief projects, property maintenance works, supplies and services, etc. and are procured via open, restricted, negotiated procedure and/or advertised on e-Tenders. The criteria are identified in the request for tender documentation. Suppliers can register on e-Tenders to receive notifications of upcoming competitions.