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Public procurement guidance targets supplier lock-in risk
New public procurement guidance highlights the risks of supplier lock-in and encourages contracting authorities to strengthen competition, improve contract governance and build greater resilience through strategic supplier management.
UK defence procurement shifts towards domestic sourcing
The UK Government plans to prioritise British suppliers in defence procurement through revised contract criteria and national security exemptions, signalling a broader shift towards supply chain resilience and strategic sourcing.
Heloisa de Carli brings cross-sector procurement and supply chain expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026
Heloisa de Carli brings 15 years of experience across the automotive, healthcare and banking sectors, with expertise spanning procurement, supply chain management, sales operations and product strategy for multinational organisations. Her cross-industry perspective, combined with strong operational and strategic knowledge, enables her to assess procurement excellence against best practice while recognising innovation, impact and value creation across Ireland.
Procurement Must Close the Gap Between AI Ambition and Environmental Accountability
A UN University report warning of nation-scale energy, water, and land costs from AI data centres demands that national procurement professionals treat environmental footprint disclosure as a contractual baseline, not an optional aspiration.
SONI launches second phase procurement for grid-stabilising technology to support renewable energy transition
SONI has launched the second phase of procurement for synchronous condenser technology to support grid stability and renewable energy integration. The programme marks a significant step in Ireland's transition to a carbon-free electricity system.
Amazon Business campaign positions procurement professionals as strategic enterprise risk managers
Amazon Business has launched a campaign positioning procurement professionals as strategic enterprise risk managers, highlighting their growing role in resilience, supplier oversight and business continuity across modern organisations.
Aughinish Alumina export figures prompt scrutiny of EU sanctions and strategic supply chain oversight
Ireland's Aughinish Alumina refinery, owned by Russian metals group Rusal, is facing intensifying scrutiny over the scale of its alumina exports to Russia and the adequacy of the EU sanctions framework governing strategic raw material supply chains.
Palantir secures UK firearms licensing contract following competitive public sector tender process
US data analytics firm Palantir Technologies has secured a UK government contract to replace the National Firearms Licensing Management System, highlighting ongoing debate around digital procurement strategy and supplier dependency risks.
Irish Defence Forces complete €53 million government jet procurement as FOI records reveal fit-out details
Ireland's Defence Forces have completed the procurement of a €53 million Dassault Falcon 6X jet. Newly released records provide insight into the acquisition process, fit-out decisions and public sector procurement.
Yvonne Delaney brings educational leadership and supply chain expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026
Yvonne Delaney, Operations Director at Grove Institute and Course Director for the Supply Chain Pathway at University of Limerick, brings extensive senior leadership experience and educational expertise to the National Procurement Awards 2026 judging panel. As President of IPICS, the Supply Chain Management Institute, she shapes supply chain management development and professional standards across Ireland and internationally.
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