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Author: William Fry

Ireland is advancing state-led procurement plans for an emergency LNG reserve. New legislation and market consultations are defining public–private ownership models to strengthen energy security and ensure long-term gas supply stability.

Author: Construction News

Artificial intelligence is reshaping Ireland’s national procurement landscape, improving supply chain stability and on-site safety. Expanding public and private investment is further driving the move toward fully digital procurement systems nationwide.

Author: Sustainable BUS

Ireland’s national procurement of electric buses is transforming transport and supply chains. With major contracts, green finance, and infrastructure challenges ahead, the rollout opens new opportunities for Irish businesses and contractors.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Procurement has become a strategic discipline, not a back-office function. The latest stories in this edition reflect how organisations are reimagining sourcing as a lever for resilience, innovation, and national growth. Strategic Innovation earns McKesson Ireland Top Honour at National Procurement Awards 2024 shows excellence in supplier collaboration and how operational foresight takes centre stage, underscoring how data-driven decision-making can shape competitive advantage. EirGrid sets long-duration energy storage procurement for Ireland highlights a transformative step in aligning procurement with the country’s clean energy goals, demonstrating how strategic sourcing can directly influence sustainability outcomes. Numou links procurement financing to SME contract funding illustrates how targeted financial mechanisms can unlock growth for smaller enterprises, strengthening the broader supply chain ecosystem. These initiatives reveal a sector embracing its expanded role in shaping national priorities. Procurement leaders are now architects of change, tasked with balancing fiscal prudence and innovation. Explore how strategic sourcing continues to evolve by driving value creation, advancing sustainability, and defining a stronger, more connected future for procurement.

Author: Aviation Week

Boeing has named former UK Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin as president of its UK and Ireland business. The move brings government procurement experience to Boeing and signals leadership continuity in its defence operations.

Author: Silicon Republic

Ireland has formally joined CERN as an associate member, granting researchers access to scientific programmes and enterprises eligibility for procurement contracts. The move strengthens STEM skills development and fosters innovation partnerships.

Author: ESS News

EirGrid has launched a consultation for Ireland’s first long-duration energy storage (LDES) procurement, aiming for 201 MW by 2030. The plan sets technical standards, staged tenders, and a market framework to integrate storage into the national grid.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

McKesson Ireland claimed the Best Private Sector Procurement Project of the Year at the National Procurement Awards 2024, recognised for its forward-thinking approach to integrating commercial, supply chain, and financial planning into one cohesive framework.

Author: SatNews

Kepler Communications secured a Canadian government contract to advance national procurement in defence technology. The project enhances Arctic connectivity and real-time data sharing to strengthen Canada’s sovereign and space-based communications.

Author: Economy Middle East

Abu Dhabi’s Numou platform is transforming national procurement by linking SME funding to government contracts. The move aims to strengthen procurement efficiency, credit transparency, and private-sector resilience in the UAE.