Speakers: Jeanne Copeland, Dr. Abby Semple

Proposed agenda:

• Scope of coverage and exemptions for Utility Sector
• New transparency obligations: How will the documentation and publication requirements work in practice?
• New rules on negotiation: Do these exclude negotiation on price?
• Selection, shortlisting and qualification systems: What is changing
• The Simplified Dynamic Procedure: any benefits for Utilities
• Changes to the duration of frameworks, and contracts awarded under frameworks
• Buy In Europe – implications on supply-chains

Event Details:
Date: 1st October 2026
Time: 10am to 1.30pm followed by light lunch with plenty of time for discussion / networking.
Venue: Stephen’s Green Club, No. 9 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2.
Cost: €350 per person

Commission proposes simpler and more strategic Public Procurement rules
Read the press relaese on The European Commission website here