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Procurement Expertise

We provide expert procurement consultancy to public sector bodies, combining legal precision with commercial insight to deliver value for money and compliance with EU and national law. Our team drafts and reviews contracts, frameworks, and tender documents, helping clients manage risk and enforce supplier commitments. With experience in both running and challenging procurement processes, we offer strategic advice across the full lifecycle - from identifying needs to contract close-out, ensuring robust, defensible outcomes every step of the way.

Our team of experts provide support in procurement challenges, quickly assessing tender documents to identify viable grounds for dispute. We engage directly with public bodies to resolve issues efficiently, often avoiding formal proceedings. Where litigation is necessary, we have a strong track record of securing successful outcomes.

We support construction tenderers with expert insight into public procurement, helping interpret complex documentation and align submissions with evaluation criteria. With experience on both sides of the tendering process, including drafting ITTs and sitting on panels, we guide teams to produce competitive bids. We also advise on BIM-related requirements, offering training and contract support to meet evolving industry standards.

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Public Works Contracts in Ireland – Understanding how they work is vital for those using them

8 April 2026

Irish public sector projects continue to face intense scrutiny on cost, time, and value for money. With high‑profile overspends again dominating public discussion, a clear understanding of the Irish Public Works Contracts (PWC) has never been more important. To support employers, consultants, and contractors working under these contracts, Stephen McKenna is hosting an upcoming half‑day...

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The UK Government has announced its intention to move forward with a ban on retention (a sum withheld from interim...

UK Government Proposes Ban on Retention Payment in Construction Contracts

1 April 2026

The UK Government has announced its intention to move forward with a ban on retention (a sum withheld from interim...

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Workplace investigations shouldn’t be treated as a procedural formality, a task to complete before the real decision making begins. Particularly...

Workplace Investigations in Construction: Why It Matters

19 March 2026

Workplace investigations shouldn’t be treated as a procedural formality, a task to complete before the real decision making begins. Particularly...

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Adjudication has become a defining feature of the construction industry. Originally introduced as a rapid dispute‑resolution mechanism, it is now...

Common Themes in Adjudication

23 February 2026

Adjudication has become a defining feature of the construction industry. Originally introduced as a rapid dispute‑resolution mechanism, it is now...

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The recent case of Tenderbids Limited t/a Bastion v Electrical Waste Management Limited [2026] IEHC 5 provides a significant ruling for...

High Court Clarifies No “Smash and Grab” Adjudications Under Irish Law

27 January 2026

The recent case of Tenderbids Limited t/a Bastion v Electrical Waste Management Limited [2026] IEHC 5 provides a significant ruling for...

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