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Medite Smartply invests in 55MW biomass energy plant at Clonmel site

Author: Bianca Odron

Medite Smartply will install a 55MW biomass energy plant at its Clonmel manufacturing facility, replacing legacy systems, eliminating natural gas use and strengthening sustainable manufacturing infrastructure in Ireland.

DPD Ireland invests €10m to expand automated logistics operations

Author: Bianca Odron

DPD Ireland is investing €10 million in a new automated distribution facility, strengthening logistics procurement capabilities through AI-driven sorting technology, expanded operational capacity and enhanced supply chain resilience.

Fast-track legislation accelerates delivery of major infrastructure projects

Author: Bianca Odron

New legislation will fast-track nine major infrastructure projects, including MetroLink and the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, supporting faster public procurement, project delivery and investment across Ireland.

Social value procurement strengthens workforce outcomes

Author: Bianca Odron

Social value is becoming a measurable procurement outcome as public sector frameworks increasingly deliver local employment, apprenticeships and community benefits alongside value for money.

Lifecycle procurement reshapes sustainable ICT purchasing strategies

Author: Bianca Odron

Sustainable ICT procurement is shifting beyond energy efficiency, with organisations increasingly prioritising lifecycle management, repairability and embodied carbon to reduce environmental impact and strengthen long-term procurement outcomes.

Fran Kehoe Brings Infrastructure Procurement and Commercial Advisory Expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026

Author: Bianca Odron

Fran Kehoe, Director in PwC Ireland's Capital Projects and Infrastructure team and a Chartered Management Accountant, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing deep experience in procurement strategy, commercial advisory, and major infrastructure delivery. A former Irish Defence Forces Commandant with overseas deployments across three continents and nine years of non-executive governance experience, Fran brings a uniquely broad perspective to the evaluation of procurement excellence in Ireland.

Negotiate Better, Deliver More: Why Governance Is the Real Driver of Procurement Excellence

Author: Bianca Odron

PwC Ireland's July 2026 insight confirms that disciplined governance in public sector procurement negotiation delivers stronger outcomes, greater value for money, and more defensible contracts across Ireland's most complex procurements.

Dublin Airport invests €17m in electric bus charging infrastructure to support fleet electrification

Author: Bianca Odron

Dublin Airport has invested €17 million in Ireland’s first pantograph charging infrastructure, supporting zero-emission bus operations, sustainable transport procurement and the wider electrification of its airport campus.

Equinix explores hydrogen technology to strengthen resilient data centre infrastructure

Author: Bianca Odron

Equinix is trialling hydrogen-powered backup systems at its Dublin data centre, exploring cleaner energy solutions that could support resilient infrastructure, improve operational efficiency and accelerate low-carbon procurement strategies.

Wrightbus expands into Australia to support zero-emission public transport procurement

Author: Bianca Odron

Northern Ireland manufacturer Wrightbus has launched operations in Australia, strengthening its position in public transport procurement with zero-emission buses approved for government purchasing and growing international demand.

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