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Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Reflecting on the 2025 awards programme, ESB Networks was shortlisted for Best Procurement Collaboration Project of the Year at the National Procurement Awards 2025 for its Flexibility in Electricity Distribution Markets and System Operations initiative. The nomination recognises the organisation's collaborative approach to delivering transformative change across Ireland's electricity distribution system to meet PR5, PR6, and Climate Action Plan targets.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Noatum CSM, a ship management joint venture between AD Ports Group and Columbia Group, has signed a procurement collaboration agreement with GP General Procurement Company. The Dubai-based partnership focuses on supplier oversight and cost visibility.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

ScotRail has commenced financial procurement for a new suburban train fleet comprising a minimum of 69 units. The procurement has received Scottish Government approval, with trains scheduled for early 2030s deployment.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Nory, a UK-based AI restaurant management platform founded by Irish entrepreneur Conor Sheridan, has secured $37 million (€34 million) in Series B funding. The platform integrates procurement, inventory management and workforce optimisation for hospitality operators.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland has selected France as its preferred partner for acquiring armored vehicles under the Armoured Fleet Programme. The procurement involves French SCORPION Program vehicles and may exceed €1 billion across multiple phases.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Arts Council has issued a €285,000 tender for marketing and communications services for Culture Night 2026. The contract covers strategy development, content production and campaign delivery across social, print and broadcast channels.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland's Department of Defence has signed a €17.65 million contract for construction of a new Army Ranger Wing headquarters at the Curragh. The project represents phase one of a €46 million three-phase development programme.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back to last year’s awards cycle, EirGrid plc has been named as a finalist in two categories at the National Procurement Awards 2025, shortlisted for Procurement Team of the Year and Best Public Sector, Semi State or Government Procurement Project of the Year. The dual nomination recognises EirGrid's critical role in planning, managing, and developing Ireland's electricity grid for a sustainable future. As the state-owned operator responsible for securing Ireland's electricity supply, EirGrid is leading the transition to a low carbon future and future-proofing the national grid for the next generation through renewable-ready infrastructure.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Swedavia, Sweden's state-owned airport operator, has secured stakeholder support for its sustainable aviation fuel procurement programme. The initiative aims to accelerate SAF adoption across Swedish airports to support aviation decarbonisation targets.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Project44, a US-based supply chain intelligence platform, has launched an AI Freight Procurement Agent to automate carrier selection and rate negotiations. Early deployments show 4.1 per cent freight spend reduction and 75 per cent faster sourcing cycles.