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dnata Catering and Retail Ireland shortlisted for two categories at National Procurement Awards 2025
Recognised in the 2025 awards programme, dnata Catering and Retail Ireland was shortlisted in two categories at the National Procurement Awards 2025, competing for Most Innovative Use of Technology or Artificial Intelligence Award and Best Procurement Collaboration Project of the Year. The nominations reflect the organisation's commitment to digital transformation and strategic partnership through its collaboration with SUBU Connect, setting the benchmarks for the awards cycle this 2026.
From Cost Centre to Competitive Edge: How Sourcing Software Is Redefining Irish Procurement
The Business Research Company’s sourcing software report projects 11.2% annual market growth to 2030, with AI, cloud, and sustainability reshaping procurement strategy in Ireland and globally.
Apax Partners acquires controlling stake in Sedex to expand procurement risk platform
Private equity firm Apax Partners has acquired a controlling stake in Sedex, a global supply chain risk and sustainability platform. The transaction highlights growing procurement demand for end-to-end supplier transparency and regulatory compliance tools.
Food Management and Trade Company expands wheat procurement in Kailali
Nepal’s Food Management and Trade Company has launched wheat procurement in Kailali to strengthen agricultural supply management. The initiative highlights public procurement activity linked to food security, supplier engagement and commodity sourcing.
Waterways Ireland begins procurement process for Grand Canal Dock redevelopment
Waterways Ireland has launched a procurement process linked to the potential redevelopment of Grand Canal Dock’s graving docks. The move highlights procurement activity tied to heritage infrastructure, regeneration and public asset planning.
IDA Ireland increases land acquisition spending for FDI sites
IDA Ireland has more than doubled spending on strategic land acquisitions for future FDI developments. The increase highlights growing procurement activity around site readiness, industrial infrastructure and investment-focused land banking.
FutureRange acquires Echo IT to strengthen managed services capacity
Irish managed services provider FutureRange has completed the acquisition of Echo IT to expand regional IT delivery capacity. The deal highlights growing procurement demand for scalable cyber security, cloud and managed technology services.
Entries open for National Procurement Awards 2026
Entries are now open for the National Procurement Awards 2026, with Ireland's leading procurement professionals invited to showcase excellence across supplier management, strategic sourcing, and public and private sector procurement ahead of the July 10th deadline. The awards ceremony will take place on October 22nd, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, where winners will join the community of organisations recognised for driving innovation and setting benchmark standards across Ireland's procurement sector.
MetroLink invites bidders for Dublin metro trains, tracks and stations procurement
MetroLink has invited bidders to participate in tenders for trains, tracks and station infrastructure for Dublin's automated metro system. The procurement covers railway systems, rolling stock and station fit-out across 16 stations.
The Stars Are Aligned: How the CIPS 2026 Report Confirms Sustainability as Procurement’s Greatest Strategic Opportunity
CIPS’ 2026 Global State of Procurement report finds procurement leadership’s boardroom access has doubled in a year, with ESG now a top-five supplier metric and Ireland’s Circular 17/2025 setting a new sustainability baseline.
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