Across Europe, the scale of procurement by public bodies and utility entities is huge: billions are spent annually across a wide range of activities and sectors. The role of public procurement has taken on a new importance, not least in terms of the and regulatory and public scrutiny you face - the pressure is on to buy more smartly, spend less and collaborate with others during the purchasing process.
Our experienced Public Procurement and PPP lawyers can provide you with high-quality legal advice at every stage of the procurement process and contract performance. This applies whether you’re a contracting authority or a contractor, and whether you’re in the private or public sector - our lawyers have the experience, the knowledge and the connections to help your project thrive.
As you will appreciate, the laws and regulations around public and utility procurement can be complex at the best of times - all the more so in light of new legislation and national guidance, or the frequent interventions of national and EU courts. That’s why it’s vital to partner with a firm that understands the changing landscape.
We have a dedicated Public Procurement and PPP team operating in jurisdictions across the world. This means we have the breadth of experience to advise you on the tendering process where you are - whichever sector you are in. Whether your project is in the area of transport and infrastructure, health, waste, public housing, defense, energy, technology or telecommunications, we can advise you.
In Ireland, we can advise you on a wide range of projects. This includes the infrastructure space, where our lawyers can offer a wealth of experience on major procurement exercises across various sectors including energy, transport, health, waste and education. We are regularly called upon to advise on the most significant projects undertaken by the state. We can also advise you if you’re bidding to win key public contracts, or if you are funder. Our clients include indigenous Irish corporations and international organizations who are active in the local market.
Our team advises clients both on the buyer and supply side on every aspect of the procurement process and in relation to major PPP projects. We are known for providing pragmatic and commercially-focused solutions to procurement problems based on our extensive experience of the law and practice in this area. Representative experience includes advising:
- a leading state agency on the procurement of a Social Housing PPP Program (design, build, finance and operation of three separate social housing bundles comprising a total of 20 sites) and on the procurement of the Higher Education PPP Program (design, build, finance, operation and maintenance of 12 higher education facilities)
- the largest central purchasing body in Ireland on the procurement of numerous public sector frameworks and contracts
- the electricity transmission systems operators in Ireland and France on their joint procurement of the Celtic Interconnector, a €1bn sub-sea electricity connection between Ireland and France
- an international consortium on its successful joint bid to provide electronic tolling services on the M50, the principal orbital motorway around Dublin
- a leading international inspection services company on its bid for the National Vehicle Testing Contract in Ireland
"Very comprehensive and experienced team which offers a complete service in infrastructure/PPP which is unique in Ireland."
2021
"Eversheds Sutherland have an extremely strong public sector team in Ireland."
2022
"They never seem to struggle for resources and manage any case to the agreed schedule and timelines."
2019