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Entries open for National Procurement Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Entries are now open for the National Procurement Awards 2026, with Ireland's leading procurement professionals invited to showcase excellence across supplier management, strategic sourcing, and public and private sector procurement ahead of the July 10th deadline. The awards ceremony will take place on October 22nd, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, where winners will join the community of organisations recognised for driving innovation and setting benchmark standards across Ireland's procurement sector.

MetroLink invites bidders for Dublin metro trains, tracks and stations procurement

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

MetroLink has invited bidders to participate in tenders for trains, tracks and station infrastructure for Dublin's automated metro system. The procurement covers railway systems, rolling stock and station fit-out across 16 stations.

The Stars Are Aligned: How the CIPS 2026 Report Confirms Sustainability as Procurement’s Greatest Strategic Opportunity

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

CIPS’ 2026 Global State of Procurement report finds procurement leadership’s boardroom access has doubled in a year, with ESG now a top-five supplier metric and Ireland’s Circular 17/2025 setting a new sustainability baseline.

Amazon Business expands same-day grocery procurement across the US

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

US e-commerce company Amazon Business has expanded same-day fresh grocery delivery for enterprise buyers nationwide. The rollout strengthens procurement efficiency through consolidated purchasing, rapid fulfilment and integrated workplace supply management.

ProcurePro raises $11m for AI-powered construction procurement platform

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

ProcurePro has raised $11 million (€10.1 million) to deliver AI-powered procurement control for construction's $13 trillion supply chain. The funding supports expansion of the construction procurement technology platform.

Translink awards £548m contract for Belfast-Dublin Enterprise rail fleet

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Translink and Iarnród Éireann have signed a £548 million (€698 million) contract with Stadler for eight new inter-city trains for the Belfast-Dublin Enterprise service. The procurement aims to reduce journey times to under two hours by 2030.

Dublin launches automated metro procurement for MetroLink infrastructure

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Transport Infrastructure Ireland has launched procurement for Dublin's automated MetroLink system, inviting bids for trains, track and station infrastructure. The contract covers delivery of Ireland's first fully automated metro across a 19-kilometre route.

Dublin Bus shortlisted across three categories at National Procurement Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Shortlisted in the 2025 awards programme, Dublin Bus made it to the final cut of three categories at the National Procurement Awards, competing for Procurement Team of the Year, Best Education, Training or People Development Award, and Most Innovative Use of Technology or Artificial Intelligence Award. The nominations reflect the organisation's commitment to team development, continuous improvement, and technological innovation ahead of the 2026 awards cycle.

From Pilots to Pipeline: Why Procurement Is Now the Decisive Lever for MMC Delivery in Ireland

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The MMC Ireland National Conference 2026 confirms procurement reform as the decisive lever for scaling Ireland’s industrialised construction sector to meet a target of 300,000 homes by 2030.

Romania announces H225M Caracal helicopter procurement for military modernisation

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Romania has announced procurement of H225M Caracal helicopters to modernise its military rotary-wing fleet. The contract covers acquisition of multi-role helicopters for transport, search and rescue operations.

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