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Fran Kehoe Brings Infrastructure Procurement and Commercial Advisory Expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026
Fran Kehoe, Director in PwC Ireland's Capital Projects and Infrastructure team and a Chartered Management Accountant, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing deep experience in procurement strategy, commercial advisory, and major infrastructure delivery. A former Irish Defence Forces Commandant with overseas deployments across three continents and nine years of non-executive governance experience, Fran brings a uniquely broad perspective to the evaluation of procurement excellence in Ireland.
Negotiate Better, Deliver More: Why Governance Is the Real Driver of Procurement Excellence
PwC Ireland's July 2026 insight confirms that disciplined governance in public sector procurement negotiation delivers stronger outcomes, greater value for money, and more defensible contracts across Ireland's most complex procurements.
Dublin Airport invests €17m in electric bus charging infrastructure to support fleet electrification
Dublin Airport has invested €17 million in Ireland’s first pantograph charging infrastructure, supporting zero-emission bus operations, sustainable transport procurement and the wider electrification of its airport campus.
Equinix explores hydrogen technology to strengthen resilient data centre infrastructure
Equinix is trialling hydrogen-powered backup systems at its Dublin data centre, exploring cleaner energy solutions that could support resilient infrastructure, improve operational efficiency and accelerate low-carbon procurement strategies.
Wrightbus expands into Australia to support zero-emission public transport procurement
Northern Ireland manufacturer Wrightbus has launched operations in Australia, strengthening its position in public transport procurement with zero-emission buses approved for government purchasing and growing international demand.
Commission highlights public procurement in recommendations for sustainable agriculture
A new Just Transition Commission report is urging greater use of public procurement and long-term funding to support sustainable agriculture, helping farmers, rural businesses and public bodies deliver Ireland's climate and land-use objectives.
Procurement partnership helps Northern Ireland firms pursue Saudi growth opportunities
Penny AI has partnered with SAP Ariba to help Northern Ireland businesses strengthen procurement compliance in Saudi Arabia, supporting companies pursuing opportunities linked to the Kingdom's Vision 2030 investment programme.
Express Merchants Announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026
Express Merchants, a technology-driven procurement solutions provider operating across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026. The company brings its expertise in digital procurement, supplier management, and procurement governance to the programme, reinforcing its commitment to procurement excellence across Ireland and beyond.
Smarter Briefs, Better Hires: How Ireland Can Build the Procurement Talent Pipeline It Needs
Ireland's procurement talent pipeline is growing, but salary benchmarking gaps and poorly structured briefs are slowing it down. Here is how procurement professional Ireland can close the gap before it compounds.
St James's Hospital seeks technology solution for medical interpretation services
St James's Hospital has launched a procurement process for a technology-based medical interpretation solution, aiming to improve communication with patients who have limited English while supporting frontline staff with faster access to translation services.
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