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Egis secures TfL framework role to support procurement delivery
Egis has secured a place on Transport for London’s Professional Services Framework to support programme delivery and procurement activity. The appointment reflects continued investment in commercial capability across major transport infrastructure.
Alstom strengthens supplier partnerships to support resilient procurement strategies
Alstom highlighted supplier collaboration and sustainable sourcing through a UK and Ireland engagement programme. The initiative reflects growing emphasis on procurement resilience, SME participation and long-term supply chain performance.
Irish construction market faces rising costs and greater procurement pressure
Ireland’s construction market remains active but faces renewed cost inflation, increased competition and supply chain disruption, prompting greater focus on collaborative procurement, early supplier engagement and long-term delivery resilience.
Dr Colum Foley brings organisational leadership and management expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026
Dr Colum Foley, Assistant Professor of Management at DCU Business School, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing over 25 years of practical management experience and a distinguished academic background in organisational leadership, operations management, and change management to the evaluation process.
Wood-First Must Mean Procurement First to Deliver on Ireland's Timber Ambition
Ireland's seven-point Timber in Construction roadmap tasks the Office of Public Works with a Wood-First strategy for public buildings, placing procurement at the centre of the country's housing and climate ambitions.
Children’s Hospital completion timeline remains unclear
Review of the National Children’s Hospital programme remains ongoing after the latest completion deadline passed. Continued oversight highlights the complexity of managing delivery, governance and contract administration on major public projects.
Procurement challenge stalls Dublin parking contract
A legal challenge has delayed Dublin City Council’s planned €51.2 million parking enforcement contract. The case highlights the role of procurement rules in governing public contract awards and supplier transitions.
Public procurement supports investment in Ulster Hall upgrade
Public investment and procurement are supporting a new lighting project at Ulster Hall in Belfast. Supplier appointments and regeneration funding aim to enhance the venue’s visibility and support city centre activity.
Public procurement guidance targets supplier lock-in risk
New public procurement guidance highlights the risks of supplier lock-in and encourages contracting authorities to strengthen competition, improve contract governance and build greater resilience through strategic supplier management.
UK defence procurement shifts towards domestic sourcing
The UK Government plans to prioritise British suppliers in defence procurement through revised contract criteria and national security exemptions, signalling a broader shift towards supply chain resilience and strategic sourcing.
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