diff --git a/gradle/ide.gradle b/gradle/ide.gradle
index 973f5f6d46..aaf6868933 100644
--- a/gradle/ide.gradle
+++ b/gradle/ide.gradle
@@ -47,10 +47,21 @@ eclipse.classpath.file.whenMerged { classpath ->
 	}
 }
 
+// Ensure project dependencies come after 3rd-party libs (SPR-11836)
+// https://jira.spring.io/browse/SPR-11836
+eclipse.classpath.file.whenMerged { classpath ->
+	def projectOutputDependencies = classpath.entries.findAll { entry -> entry instanceof ProjectDependency }
+	projectOutputDependencies.each { entry ->
+		// delete from original position
+		classpath.entries.remove(entry)
+		// append to end of classpath
+		classpath.entries.add(entry)
+	}
+}
+
 // Allow projects to be used as WPT modules
 eclipse.project.natures "org.eclipse.wst.common.project.facet.core.nature"
 
-
 // Include project specific settings
 task eclipseSettings(type: Copy) {
 	from rootProject.files(