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What happens next? Inside the judging process for the National Procurement Awards 2025

Author: April Lara

The National Procurement Awards 2025 is Ireland’s premier celebration of procurement excellence, recognising the individuals, teams, and organisations driving innovation, sustainability, and efficiency across the sector.

EirGrid kicks off marine surveys to unlock offshore wind on Ireland’s south coast

Author: The Irish Times

EirGrid has begun key marine and coastal surveys to prepare the grid infrastructure needed for 900MW of offshore wind capacity—enough to power one million homes.

Government infrastructure investment set to unlock major economic gains

Author: Construction Ireland

A €30 billion boost to Ireland’s infrastructure, announced by the Government for 2026–2030, is being hailed as a catalyst for long-overdue development.

Fresh boost for metrolink secures €2bn in low-carbon transport funding

Author: Dublin People

Dublin’s long-mooted Metrolink project has received a significant funding injection, with €2 billion earmarked for low-carbon public transport in the upcoming Budget.

Ireland joins EU push to fast-track defence equipment

Author: The Irish Times

Ireland will spend €16.5 million on modular body armour for its troops through the EU’s new Security Action for Europe (Safe) programme—its first use of the bloc’s joint military procurement scheme.

OPW tops State spending on consultants for committee prep

Author: The Irish Times

The Office of Public Works spent over €17,000 on consultants in 2024 to prepare for Oireachtas committee hearings—more than any other State body since 2021.

Lift infrastructure contractors secure £30m win with ESG at the core

Author: pbctoday

Ten specialist contractors have secured places on EN:Procure’s new £30 million Gen-4 lifts framework, covering everything from installation to maintenance across the UK’s public, residential, and commercial buildings.

Bold choices

Author: April Lara

Procurement today is no longer a quiet backroom function. It is stepping into the spotlight as Ireland lays out plans for housing, infrastructure and defence that stretch far beyond the next decade.