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EU sharpens procurement rules on Chinese medical devices

Author: Medical Device-Network

Procurement leaders should take note: the EU has drawn a firm line on reciprocity.

Push for accountability in €19bn procurement spend

Author: Sinnfein

A new Sinn Féin bill is putting Ireland’s €19bn annual public procurement budget under the spotlight, calling for full transparency in how contracts are awarded, delivered, and evaluated.

Procurement pressure

Author: April Lara

Public procurement is under more pressure than ever.

Driving value through green procurement

Author: GOV.IE

Ireland’s Office of Government Procurement is setting a new standard in sustainable sourcing with its Remanufactured Laptops Framework, awarded to SME Green IT.

Rice Bridge upgrade signals smarter infrastructure procurement

Author: Ireland-Live

Rice Bridge in Waterford is set for a major upgrade as part of a €4.47 million contract signed with Fluidpower Group Services UK Ltd.

Legacy talks reignite cross-border tensions

Author: Stalbans Review

Political pressure is mounting as Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn defends his collaboration with the Irish Government on legacy matters—despite fierce criticism from DUP leadership.

Funding gap leaves Casement Park project at a crossroads

Author: MSN

Despite renewed UK Government support, the Casement Park redevelopment remains short by approximately £100 million.

Ireland strengthens subsea defence amid rising maritime threats

Author: RTE News

Ireland has awarded a major sonar system contract to French defence firm Thales, signalling a new era in maritime surveillance.

Fujitsu’s £125M contract raises procurement accountability questions

Author: The Register

Despite pledging to pause UK government bids amid the Horizon scandal, Fujitsu went on to secure a £125 million contract in Northern Ireland—without being asked to stay in the race.

Procurement faultlines

Author: April Lara

Procurement is no longer just a backroom function.

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