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Request for Tenders for the provision of Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services between Donegal and Dublin airports

Awarded to Emerald Airlines Ireland Limited

Department of Transport(buyer)

Published
Published 21 August 2025
Deadline
Closed 24 October 2025

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Overview

The Department of Transport has awarded a contract to Emerald Airlines Ireland Limited for the provision of Public Service Obligation air services between Donegal and Dublin airports, valued at €28.78 million. The service commenced on 26 February 2026 and provides essential air connectivity between the two airports.

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  • Request for Tenders for the provision of Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services between Donegal and Dublin airports

    In summary, the Services comprise: provision of Public Service Obligation air services between Donegal Airport and Dublin Airport. The services will commence on 26 February 2026 (the date of commencement and exclusivity).

    €28,784,831Won by Emerald Airlines Ireland Limited

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
€17,000,000
Procedure
Open
Published
21 August 2025
Questions by
19 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Scheduled air transport services

Award outcome

Awarded value
€28,784,831
Award date
10 February 2026
Contract period
— → 9 February 2030
Winner
  • Emerald Airlines Ireland Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Award Update · Contract Update

    17 April 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    18 February 2026

  3. Award Update · Contract Update

    18 February 2026

  4. Contract

    16 February 2026

  5. Contract Notice

    21 August 2025

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