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Northern Ireland announces construction start for Shankill Gateway public realm scheme
Northern Ireland's Department for Communities has announced construction commencement for the Shankill Gateway public realm scheme in Belfast. The project will deliver streetscape improvements, pedestrian infrastructure and public space enhancements in the Shankill area.
Aramark Ireland shortlisted for Best Procurement Collaboration Project of the Year at National Procurement Awards 2025
Recognised in the 2025 awards programme, Aramark Ireland was shortlisted for Best Procurement Collaboration Project of the Year at the National Procurement Awards 2025 for its Supplier Showcase initiative. The nomination recognises the organisation's commitment to empowering Irish SMEs through direct engagement, driving innovation, sustainability, and commercial growth as the sector advances toward 2026.
The Resilience Dividend: How AI-Powered Procurement Is Turning Volatility into Competitive Advantage
Keelvar's 2026 survey finds AI-enabled procurement teams are 3.7x more resilient to market shocks, offering a clear competitive blueprint for Ireland's public and private procurement leaders.
UK government signals regulatory alignment with EU to reduce procurement and trade barriers
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to align with EU business rules to boost economic growth and reduce post-Brexit trade barriers. The government will pursue regulatory alignment where it serves national economic interests.
PKP Cargo introduces qualified supplier system to streamline procurement
PKP Cargo, Poland's state-owned railway freight operator, is introducing a qualified supplier system to streamline procurement procedures. The system will reduce administrative burden across approximately 6,050 annual procurement procedures.
Origin Enterprises acquires Northern Ireland plant products distributor Clarendon Agricare
Origin Enterprises has agreed to acquire Clarendon Agricare, a Northern Ireland-based plant protection products distributor operating from Portadown. The Dublin-based agricultural products provider expects to complete the transaction within weeks.
BidReview launches platform to improve Irish SME tender competitiveness
BidReview, an Irish platform founded by Tony Corrigan, has launched to help SMEs assess tender quality before submission to public procurement competitions. The platform scores submissions against evaluation criteria used by government buyers.
Enterprise Ireland and Northwell Health sign partnership for US healthcare procurement access
Enterprise Ireland and Northwell Health have signed a transatlantic partnership to support Irish health technology companies accessing the US market. The agreement provides access to procurement contracts across Northwell's 28 hospitals and 1,000 outpatient facilities.
Department of Transport shortlisted for two categories at National Procurement Awards 2025
Recognised in the 2025 awards programme, the Department of Transport was shortlisted in two categories at the National Procurement Awards 2025, competing for Best Procurement Transformation Award and Best Public Sector, Semi State or Government Procurement Project of the Year. The dual nomination recognises the Department's commitment to procurement centralisation, governance enhancement, and innovative software delivery aligned with public service values.
From Tender to Autonomous Agent: What the Agentic AI Revolution Means for National Procurement
A Forrester study commissioned by Reply finds 93% of tech leaders plan to adopt agentic AI over traditional sourcing, with direct implications for Ireland's first National Procurement Strategy.
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