Translink Shines with Triple Win at Procurement Awards 2025

Translink earned standout recognition at the Procurement Awards 2025, claiming three major honours, including the prestigious Overall Excellence Award. This triple victory highlights Translink’s leadership in sustainability, public sector innovation, and strategic procurement excellence. 

Overall Excellence Award

Translink impressed the judges with its meticulous, strategic execution across all areas of operation.

"Translink really blew away our judging panel who were struck by just how much attention is poured into each aspect of their operations. Nothing was left to chance by this entrant and everything from strategy, sustainability and customer satisfaction, right through to staff development was carefully considered and delivered. A very hard finalist to beat and so deserving of this recognition here tonight."

Sustainable Procurement Team of the Year – Large

Their commitment to decarbonisation and inclusive progress made Translink a standout in the large team category.

"This team captured the attention of our judges with their significant contributions to reducing carbon emissions through the use of electric vehicles... Their dedication to knowledge-sharing at public events further underscores their impact."

Extensive stakeholder engagement, particularly with age and mobility groups, and wide endorsement from political and business sectors further validated their leadership.

Best Public Sector, Semi-State or Government Procurement Project of the Year

This award honours Translink’s innovative project approach and far-reaching impact.

"Our judges were highly impressed by this entrant's unwavering commitment to reducing their carbon footprint... What truly set them apart was their dedication to sharing these valuable insights and lessons beyond Ireland, amplifying their influence on a global scale."

A Model for Modern Procurement

Through visionary leadership, environmental responsibility, and community-first strategies, Translink has set a new gold standard in Irish procurement. Congratulations to the entire team for an exceptional achievement.

Explore the full list of winners and finalists at:
www.procurementawards.ie/shortlist