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OGP opens €75m interpreting procurement framework

Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland’s €75m interpreting framework creates a major public procurement opportunity, bringing multiple specialist suppliers into a structured national purchasing route covering face-to-face, telephone and video services.

Local procurement drives Belfast shipyard investment

Author: Bianca Odron

Navantia UK’s £1.5m crane contract with Northern Ireland supplier Walter Watson shows how local procurement can strengthen industrial capability, supply chains and investment while supporting safer operations.

Thor Equities brings new procurement opportunities to Ireland

Author: Bianca Odron

Thor Equities’ first Irish investment will deliver 210,000 sq ft of Grade-A logistics space, creating opportunities across construction procurement, building services, sustainability and asset management.

Clare rescue equipment procurement strengthens firefighter safety

Author: Bianca Odron

Clare County Council’s procurement of battery-operated rescue equipment combines public-sector investment with firefighter safety, operational resilience, asset management and lower environmental impact across seven Clare brigades.

LDA partnership unlocks 562-home procurement project in Dublin

Author: Bianca Odron

The LDA’s Project Tosaigh partnership with Castlethorn will deliver 562 Dublin homes, demonstrating how state-backed procurement can mobilise private construction capacity and accelerate large-scale housing delivery.

Edward Fagan Brings Strategic Procurement and Sustainable Sourcing Expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026

Author: Bianca Odron

Edward Fagan, Head of Procurement at Compass Group Ireland, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing more than a decade of experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management. A CIPS diploma holder and five-time National Procurement Awards recipient, Edward brings valuable insight into sustainable procurement, innovation, supplier collaboration, and transformation, alongside a strong understanding of what excellence in Irish procurement looks like.

Ireland’s AI Lead Creates a New Test of Skills, Scale and Business Transformation

Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland's rapid AI adoption gives businesses a strong platform for productivity and innovation, but closing the skills gap and moving beyond basic applications will determine whether early momentum becomes long-term economic advantage.

Galway City Council and Cairn Homes bring 25 starter homes to market

Author: Bianca Odron

Galway City Council and Cairn Homes are bringing 25 starter homes to market in Galway, demonstrating how public-private housing delivery can expand supply and support access to affordable homeownership.

Jacobs-AECOM joint venture appointed to support MetroLink procurement

Author: Bianca Odron

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has appointed Jacobs and AECOM to strengthen procurement governance for MetroLink, supporting contract coordination, risk management and delivery oversight across Ireland’s major transport investment.

Ferrero-Arla partnership puts farm-level data at the heart of dairy procurement

Author: Bianca Odron

Ferrero and Arla are linking dairy procurement with farm-level emissions data, farmer incentives and sustainability action, giving procurement teams greater visibility across Scope 3 supply chains and supporting more resilient sourcing strategies globally.

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