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Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland has approved the next phase of its military radar procurement programme, advancing plans for long-range radar and air defence capabilities through a Government-to-Government arrangement with France.

Author: Bianca Odron

Procurement for Housing has launched a four-year £943m modular buildings framework, giving eligible UK public bodies access to suppliers covering construction, consultancy, modern methods and temporary accommodation.

Author: Bianca Odron

Kanturk's primary care centre procurement has progressed with a new preferred provider identified, following a re-tendering process after the original provider withdrew from the long-awaited healthcare infrastructure project in County Cork, Ireland.

Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland's One Health Record procurement is creating major public-sector technology opportunities, with the HSE seeking a national electronic health record covering integration, implementation, data migration, training, hosting, support and long-term services.

Author: Bianca Odron

CIPS, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing its global authority in procurement education, professional standards, and supply chain excellence to the programme. As the awarding body for the procurement profession worldwide, CIPS connects its sponsorship to a programme that shares its commitment to procurement leadership, ethical procurement, and the advancement of sustainable procurement practice across Ireland and beyond.

Author: Bianca Odron

Ireland's green public procurement journey from voluntary guidance to mandatory comply-or-explain policy offers a practical model for sustainable procurement excellence that is already reshaping supplier behaviour and delivering measurable environmental results.

Author: Bianca Odron

Medite Smartply will install a 55MW biomass energy plant at its Clonmel manufacturing facility, replacing legacy systems, eliminating natural gas use and strengthening sustainable manufacturing infrastructure in Ireland.

Author: Bianca Odron

DPD Ireland is investing €10 million in a new automated distribution facility, strengthening logistics procurement capabilities through AI-driven sorting technology, expanded operational capacity and enhanced supply chain resilience.

Author: Bianca Odron

New legislation will fast-track nine major infrastructure projects, including MetroLink and the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, supporting faster public procurement, project delivery and investment across Ireland.

Author: Bianca Odron

Social value is becoming a measurable procurement outcome as public sector frameworks increasingly deliver local employment, apprenticeships and community benefits alongside value for money.