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NI Water opens market engagement for £12.6bn infrastructure procurement framework

Author: Bianca Odron

NI Water has opened market engagement for a proposed £12.6bn framework, creating long-term opportunities for suppliers while supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure investment across Northern Ireland.

Ireland’s NTA launches €1.5bn framework for major electric bus procurement

Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland’s National Transport Authority has launched a €1.5bn bus procurement framework supporting fleet renewal, supplier competition and the long-term transition towards zero-emission public transport across Ireland.

UK procurement reform puts local jobs and skills at centre of major contracts

Author: Bianca Odron

UK procurement reforms will increase the weighting for local jobs and skills on major Government contracts, strengthening social value considerations and potentially changing how suppliers compete for high-value public sector work.

Ireland’s new procurement strategy puts long-term value at the centre of public spending

Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland’s first National Public Procurement Strategy signals a more strategic approach to public spending, placing greater emphasis on long-term value, sustainability, resilience, SME participation and the wider economic impact of Government contracts.

Cpl Announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026

Author: Bianca Odron

Cpl, a Dublin-headquartered talent solutions provider with over 35 years of experience across Ireland and the UK, has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026, with the gala taking place on 22nd October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. Bringing expertise in specialist recruitment, managed services, and strategic talent advisory through its Future of Work Institute, Cpl's sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to building the capability that drives procurement excellence across Ireland.

Whole-Life Thinking: How Procurement Can Strengthen Ireland's Data Centre Future

Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland's data centre debate offers an opportunity to apply whole-life procurement thinking. Looking beyond water and energy consumption can strengthen sustainable procurement, improve long-term value, and support more resilient digital infrastructure decisions.

Kane Group secures multi-million pound MEP contract for Edgbaston redevelopment

Author: Bianca Odron

Northern Ireland contractor Kane Group has secured a multi-million pound MEP contract for the Edgbaston redevelopment, strengthening specialist construction procurement and supply-chain delivery across the UK while supporting a major sporting infrastructure project.

Government advances €300m+ military radar procurement programme

Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland has approved the next phase of its military radar procurement programme, advancing plans for long-range radar and air defence capabilities through a Government-to-Government arrangement with France.

PfH launches £943m modular buildings framework for UK public bodies

Author: Bianca Odron

Procurement for Housing has launched a four-year £943m modular buildings framework, giving eligible UK public bodies access to suppliers covering construction, consultancy, modern methods and temporary accommodation.

Preferred provider identified as Kanturk healthcare procurement advances

Author: Bianca Odron

Kanturk's primary care centre procurement has progressed with a new preferred provider identified, following a re-tendering process after the original provider withdrew from the long-awaited healthcare infrastructure project in County Cork, Ireland.

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