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Author: Parcel and Postal Technology International

An Post has secured a national procurement contract to deliver cash payments on behalf of Ireland’s Department of Social Protection. The three-year contract, worth over €7bn in 2025 payments, ensures continuity across 880 post offices.

Author: Ireland Live

Midland Animal Care Ltd has secured a €1m national procurement contract from Laois County Council to manage the county’s dog pound and warden services. The two-year deal ensures continuity across local animal care operations and shelters.

Author: Irish Independent

Jons Civil Engineering has been selected to carry out a €4 million road improvement project on the R332 near Tuam, Galway. Works will include road realignment, cycle lanes, footpaths, and pedestrian crossings.

Author: International Railway Journal

A Korean-Japanese joint venture has been selected to conduct studies for the Greater Capital Region Railways in the Philippines. The project highlights strategic procurement under official development assistance funding and long-term infrastructure planning.

Author: Canada.ca

The Government of Canada has awarded a $9.47 million (€8.12 million) contract to Greenspace Construction Inc. to deliver the Rouge Beach and Marsh Improvements Project. The procurement underlines federal investment in urban park infrastructure and ecological restoration.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Looking back to last year, Transport Infrastructure Ireland was awarded Best Green Procurement Project of the Year at the National Procurement Awards 2025 for its pioneering use of the CO₂ Performance Ladder, setting a benchmark for sustainable procurement excellence for the 2026 awards cycle.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Public procurement has moved beyond cost control into a strategic instrument for environmental, social, and economic outcomes. This edition showcases how institutions are using scale, standards, and accountability to deliver lasting value. Looking back to last year, ‘Transport Infrastructure Ireland wins Best Green Procurement Project of the Year at National Procurement Awards 2025’ captures how structured frameworks can translate ambition into measurable outcomes. That recognition sets the tone as expectations gather around the National Procurement Awards 2026. In addition, operational continuity comes into focus in ‘An Post secures government cash payment services contract’, underscoring the role of trusted providers in maintaining essential public services. The story reflects how procurement choices reinforce resilience and access at scale. Meanwhile, international reach is evident in ‘Dohwa Engineering and Nippon Koei to lead Manila rail masterplan study’, which highlights how expertise and collaboration travel across borders through formal commissioning. It illustrates how procurement connects local capability with global infrastructure needs. These developments suggest a procurement landscape defined by intent matched with delivery. Explore the stories for insight into how disciplined decision-making is shaping outcomes at home and abroad.

Author: BreakingNews.ie

Dublin’s MetroLink project moves into a pivotal phase in 2026. Project leaders outline plans for enabling works and civil contracts, setting the pace for Ireland’s largest ongoing transport infrastructure development.

Author: Highways News

Northern Ireland renews a five-year partnership with Yunex Traffic for urban traffic systems. The agreement secures ongoing maintenance and development of UTC and UTMC platforms, supporting efficient regional road management and smart traffic solutions.

Author: WebWire

Northern Ireland’s construction market enters 2026 at a 15-year high as AECOM urges structural reform. The findings focus on delivery readiness, long-term funding and planning reform as priorities for national procurement and infrastructure pipelines.