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The Stars Are Aligned: How the CIPS 2026 Report Confirms Sustainability as Procurement’s Greatest Strategic Opportunity
CIPS’ 2026 Global State of Procurement report finds procurement leadership’s boardroom access has doubled in a year, with ESG now a top-five supplier metric and Ireland’s Circular 17/2025 setting a new sustainability baseline.
Amazon Business expands same-day grocery procurement across the US
US e-commerce company Amazon Business has expanded same-day fresh grocery delivery for enterprise buyers nationwide. The rollout strengthens procurement efficiency through consolidated purchasing, rapid fulfilment and integrated workplace supply management.
ProcurePro raises $11m for AI-powered construction procurement platform
ProcurePro has raised $11 million (€10.1 million) to deliver AI-powered procurement control for construction's $13 trillion supply chain. The funding supports expansion of the construction procurement technology platform.
Translink awards £548m contract for Belfast-Dublin Enterprise rail fleet
Translink and Iarnród Éireann have signed a £548 million (€698 million) contract with Stadler for eight new inter-city trains for the Belfast-Dublin Enterprise service. The procurement aims to reduce journey times to under two hours by 2030.
Dublin launches automated metro procurement for MetroLink infrastructure
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has launched procurement for Dublin's automated MetroLink system, inviting bids for trains, track and station infrastructure. The contract covers delivery of Ireland's first fully automated metro across a 19-kilometre route.
Dublin Bus shortlisted across three categories at National Procurement Awards 2025
Shortlisted in the 2025 awards programme, Dublin Bus made it to the final cut of three categories at the National Procurement Awards, competing for Procurement Team of the Year, Best Education, Training or People Development Award, and Most Innovative Use of Technology or Artificial Intelligence Award. The nominations reflect the organisation's commitment to team development, continuous improvement, and technological innovation ahead of the 2026 awards cycle.
From Pilots to Pipeline: Why Procurement Is Now the Decisive Lever for MMC Delivery in Ireland
The MMC Ireland National Conference 2026 confirms procurement reform as the decisive lever for scaling Ireland’s industrialised construction sector to meet a target of 300,000 homes by 2030.
Romania announces H225M Caracal helicopter procurement for military modernisation
Romania has announced procurement of H225M Caracal helicopters to modernise its military rotary-wing fleet. The contract covers acquisition of multi-role helicopters for transport, search and rescue operations.
Virgin Media O2 signs ten-year power purchase agreement for Suffolk solar farm
Virgin Media O2, the UK-based telecommunications operator, has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement for Egg Power's 49.9 megawatt Suffolk solar farm. The procurement secures renewable electricity supply for the company's operations.
Northern Ireland confirms £180m school construction procurement programme
Northern Ireland's Department of Education has confirmed over £180 million (€210 million) in capital investment for school construction projects. The funding will support new school builds and major refurbishment programmes across the region.
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