Electronic Monitoring service provider, for 12 month pilot, requested through tender process.
The Irish Government is moving forward on its commitment to introduce electronic monitoring (EM) for appropriate categories of offenders.
Minister O’Callaghan committed to the publication of a Request for Tender (RFT) for the provision of an electronic monitoring service provider, same being sought by the end of 2025.
This Request for Tender has now been published.
The Department of Justice is tendering for an EM service provider for a 12-month pilot phase, which will focus on individuals on temporary release nationally and those admitted to bail in a pilot area.
It is proposed to utilise up to 50 electronic tags during this pilot phase. Electronic tagging is a form of surveillance that uses an electronic device affixed to a person to monitor their location or physiological state. It is a specific application of asset tracking technology where the “asset” being monitored is a person.
In some jurisdictions, an electronic tag fitted above the ankle is used for individuals as part of their bail or probation conditions. It is also used in healthcare settings and in immigration contexts. Electronic tagging can be used in combination with a GPS tracking unit for wide-area monitoring, but for short-range monitoring of a person, radio frequency technology is often used.
The pilot approach will allow for processes and procedures to be tested before a wider scale national rollout, while also supporting the agencies involved to build capability and knowledge of the EM system. Insights from the pilot will inform any future national rollout and procurement.
A fund of €2.1m in Budget 2026, for the project, will allow for staffing, procurement, and other set up costs.
The closing date for the RFT is January 16th 2026 at 5:00pm.
The Request for Tender can be accessed at: European Dynamics – View CfT Workspace HERE.
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