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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.
UK government awards technology contracts for electoral reform programme
The UK government has awarded technology firms contracts to support electoral reform initiatives through digital infrastructure and voter registration systems. The procurement aims to modernise electoral processes across Britain.
ORO Labs secures $100m Series C funding for enterprise procurement platform
ORO Labs, a US and UK-based procurement orchestration platform, has raised $100 million (€92 million) in Series C funding. The financing follows 300 per cent revenue growth for the enterprise procurement technology provider.
Lidl Ireland secures €7.5m beef export deal for Cavan producer
Lidl Ireland has signed a €7.5 million supply agreement to export Cavan-produced beef to 26 European markets through partnership with Liffey Meats. The deal increases Lidl's total Irish beef contract value to €100 million.
Marks & Spencer signs retail supply agreement with Monaghan egg producer
Marks & Spencer has signed a retail supply agreement with a Monaghan-based egg producer to supply its Irish stores. The partnership strengthens M&S's Irish egg sourcing and supports local agricultural production in County Monaghan.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland awards Luas operating contract to Keolis Amey
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has confirmed Keolis Amey as the new Luas operator following a competitive procurement process. The contract begins in 2026, replacing Transdev as the Dublin light rail operator.
ESB Networks shortlisted for Best Procurement Collaboration Project of the Year at National Procurement Awards 2025
Reflecting on the 2025 awards programme, ESB Networks was shortlisted for Best Procurement Collaboration Project of the Year at the National Procurement Awards 2025 for its Flexibility in Electricity Distribution Markets and System Operations initiative. The nomination recognises the organisation's collaborative approach to delivering transformative change across Ireland's electricity distribution system to meet PR5, PR6, and Climate Action Plan targets.
Noatum CSM partners with GenPro for maritime procurement framework
Noatum CSM, a ship management joint venture between AD Ports Group and Columbia Group, has signed a procurement collaboration agreement with GP General Procurement Company. The Dubai-based partnership focuses on supplier oversight and cost visibility.
ScotRail launches financial procurement for new suburban train fleet
ScotRail has commenced financial procurement for a new suburban train fleet comprising a minimum of 69 units. The procurement has received Scottish Government approval, with trains scheduled for early 2030s deployment.
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