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EirGrid launches offshore wind substation procurement for grid connections

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

EirGrid has launched procurement for offshore wind substation infrastructure to connect renewable energy projects to Ireland's electricity grid. The contract covers design, construction and installation of offshore transmission infrastructure.

Transport Infrastructure Ireland advances MetroLink procurement for Dublin metro system

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has advanced to the procurement phase for the MetroLink project, Ireland's first metro system. The procurement process covers design, construction and systems integration for the Dublin rail infrastructure.

Education Procurement Service & Department of Education and Youth shortlisted for Best Procurement Collaboration Project of the Year at National Procurement Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Recognised in the 2025 awards programme, Education Procurement Service & Department of Education and Youth were shortlisted for Best Procurement Collaboration Project of the Year at the National Procurement Awards 2025 for the Government's Free Schoolbooks Scheme. The nomination reflects the organisations' collaborative approach to delivering a compliant central procurement process supporting 426 schools nationwide as the sector advances toward 2026.

A £30 Billion Pipeline: Why Ireland’s Rail Transformation Is the Procurement Opportunity of a Generation

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The All-Ireland Strategic Rail Review sets out a £30 billion rail transformation programme, creating one of Ireland’s largest and most structured procurement pipelines for the next 25 years.

SAP integrates AI and Joule assistant into Ariba procurement platform

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

SAP has embedded artificial intelligence and its Joule assistant into SAP Ariba to transform enterprise procurement processes. The technology integration aims to automate sourcing decisions and improve procurement efficiency.

South Korea's Public Procurement Service launches feedstock supply chain support programme

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

South Korea's Public Procurement Service has announced initiatives to strengthen supply chain support for feedstock producers through enhanced procurement frameworks. The programme aims to stabilise raw material sourcing for domestic manufacturing.

Mayo engineer appointed president of consulting engineers association

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A Mayo native has been appointed president of the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland, the professional body representing engineering consultancy firms. The role involves representing the sector on procurement and industry policy matters.

Northern Ireland secures defence growth deal to boost sector investment

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Ireland is to receive investment through a defence growth deal supporting the region's defence sector. The initiative will create procurement opportunities and strengthen defence industry capabilities across Northern Ireland.

TAM Ireland awards television audience research contract to Fifty5Blue

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

TAM Ireland has selected Fifty5Blue as its new television audience research partner following a competitive procurement process. The contract covers audience measurement services for Ireland's broadcasting industry.

Natus Medical Inc shortlisted for Best Procurement Transformation Award at National Procurement Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Recognised in the 2025 awards programme, Natus Medical Inc was shortlisted for Best Procurement Transformation Award at the National Procurement Awards 2025 for its Value Improvement Program. The nomination reflects the organisation's transformation of procurement from reactive cost control to a structured, innovation-driven engine delivering measurable savings and sustainability outcomes as the sector advances toward 2026.

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