21 October 2025

The Office of Government Procurement (OGP), in partnership with InterTrade Ireland are hosting the Government Supply Expo 2025 on the 11^th of November.  

The CWMF team in DPER will have a stand on the day.

This free event is aimed give both larger companies and SMEs the chance to network and find upcoming opportunities in the area of public procurement, including construction procurement.

There will be information sessions given by industry experts, with tips for tendering, and resources available to suppliers and green procurement updates.

Come along to learn more about the Capital Works Management Framework, construction procurement and the training opportunities for practitioners offered by the Commercial Skills Academy.
See you there!

To register for this free event, click here:

Further details and a full list of exhibitors are available here.

16 October 2025

The Capital Works Management Framework website is changing in October 2025. The refreshed website will be easier to navigate, more accessible and provide ways to learn about the CWMF.

What’s new:

1.     Change of website address:

The website address will change to www.cwmf.gov.ie. The previous website address will redirect automatically to this new address.

2.     Improved Design:

• The CWMF Pillar structure will remain, but the documents you need for a Public Works Contract will be in one location, including the latest guidance documents, templates, and technical updates—all in one place.
• The CWMF archive of previous contracts is searchable
• You can see what the framework accomplishes in the CWMF in Action section
• We have a CWMF learning section, with Guidance, links to the Commercial Skills Academy, and our Community of Practice.

3.     New Tools:

• Not sure which contract to use? Take a simple step-by-step guide to help you decide
• We have a tool that can help you choose which notification letters to use
• We have a Fee Adjustment Mechanism Tool for inflation adjustment
• We will incorporate a link to the forthcoming eWorks Platform

4.     Updated Resources:

• You can subscribe to CWMF news updates from our website
• We provide live CSO Indices relevant to CWMF contract management
• We publish relevant information on BIM and Sustainability in construction

5.     Better Accessibility:

The site now offers improved mobile compatibility and faster performance.

Why the update?

These changes reflect DPER’s strategic goals to

• Support delivery of greater innovation and digital adoption in the Construction Sector
• Support delivery of Project Ireland 2040 and the National Development Plan (NDP)
• Deliver quality procurement solutions that meet the needs of the public service and benefit society

We welcome your feedback—please let us know if you spot any issues or have suggestions via the feedback link on our new website.

18 September 2025

Change to minimum permitted tendered percentage addition to costs of labour in the tender templates used for Reserved Specialists

Amended versions of the tender templates used to procure Reserved Specialists have been published today – these templates are the Form of Tender and Appendix (FTS 13) and Instructions to Tenderers (ITT W8). Continue reading →

20 August 2025

The position paper titled “Proposals to amend the alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in the public works contracts and promote the greater use of dispute avoidance” is being published as part of the development of the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF). Continue reading →

23 July 2025

The CWMF Cost Control and Carbon Reporting Templates became mandatory for all publicly funded works projects commencing CWMF Stage 1 from 1 January 2024. These templates are based on the International Cost Management Standard, 3^rd Edition for reporting on cost and carbon across the asset life cycle.

The previous suite of cost control templates will cease to be available for download after 14 July 2025. Access to the older templates will be by email request only.

View the Cost and Carbon templates

21 July 2025

A new GPP Circular, Circular 17/2025:Updated Green Public Procurement Instructions for Public Sector Bodies has been published by the Office of Government Procurement.

Circular 17/2025 applies to all public sector bodies with immediate effect. This Circular replaces previous guidance, issued through Circular 20/2019.

Read more about it on their dedicated information page which includes an FAQ.

14 July 2025

The position paper titled “Proposals to amend the alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in the public works contracts and promote the greater use of dispute avoidance” is being published as part of the development of the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF). It is being undertaken by DPER in consultation with the Government Contracts Committee for Construction (GCCC).

This also includes the publication of the Indecon “Report into the Operation of the Roles of Standing Conciliator and Project Board”.

Observations are invited in relation to the proposals set out in this position paper by email to gccc@per.gov.ie by 5 PM (local time) on 22 August 2025. Please note that submissions on this position paper may be published on this website.

View the Position Paper on ADR mechanisms

View the Indecon Report

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