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Procurement pulse

Author: April Lara

Procurement never sits still. This week alone shows how political tensions, sporting ambitions, retail commitments and digital setbacks converge on one stage.

Dublin gears up for 300 new bike lockers

Author: Irish Cycle

Dublin City Council has advanced plans to roll out 300 secure bicycle lockers across the city, awarding the tender for its Bike Bunkers project.

Ireland accelerates €35m cricket stadium build ahead of World Cup

Author: Breaking News IE

Ireland has launched a €35 million tender for a national cricket stadium in Dublin, aiming to be match-ready for its 2030 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup co-hosting duties.

IT project delays cost Northern Ireland millions

Author: UK Authority

Northern Ireland’s public sector IT projects are dragging on for years, forcing legacy contracts to be extended by an average of eight years.

Lidl deepens Donegal procurement ties with €40 million spend

Author: Donegal Live

Lidl marked its 25th anniversary in Ireland by procuring over €40 million in goods and services from 25 Donegal-based suppliers and partners in 2024 alone.

Eir battles BT over £67m Northern Ireland contract row

Author: Irish News

Eir is suing BT for £67 million, alleging discriminatory behaviour during the procurement of Northern Ireland’s largest public sector network contract.

China hits back with medtech procurement curbs

Author: Irish Examiner

China has imposed new restrictions excluding EU-based companies from bidding on government medical device contracts worth over 45 million yuan (€5.3m), escalating trade tensions with Europe.

Defining choice

Author: April Lara

Procurement is revealing its true power.

Wicklow housing plan scrapped before contracts signed

Author: Irish Independent

A probe into Ireland’s scrapped PPP housing programme has revealed no contracts were signed before cancelling plans for 106 social homes in Wicklow.

Greystones coastguard station build remains stalled

Author: Irish Independent

Approval for the new Greystones coastguard station was granted in 2020, yet no construction contract has been signed.

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