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Public Procurement | UK
Northern Ireland
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Band 1
1 Arthur CoxPublic Procurement2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedArthur Cox has a deep well of public sector expertise and an impressive client following drawn from NI government departments, NDPBs, universities, local authorities and professional services firms. The team advises on procurement exercises of all stripes and represents clients in challenges to the contract award process.1 Carson McDowellPublic Procurement2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedCarson McDowell is a trusted adviser for a number of public and private organisations from the housing, education, utilities and construction sectors. It assists with tender documentation and bids and challenges concerning procurement exercises in and outside of Northern Ireland.
Band 2
2 A&L GoodbodyPublic Procurement2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedA&L Goodbody offers the full span of procurement services. The team regularly advises on UK and EU procurement regulations, as well as Northern Ireland and England case law. Key clients include housing associations and local authorities, as well as private and third sector contractors.2 TughansPublic Procurement2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedTughans is recommended for advice on all manner of procurements and challenges to awards. It regularly advises contracting authorities and contractors. The firm has particular expertise in education, healthcare, utilities and property development.
Band 3
3 Cleaver Fulton RankinPublic Procurement2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedCleaver Fulton Rankin frequently advises public sector organisations on contentious and non-contentious procurement issues. The firm also receives a volume of work from private sector clients in energy, construction, housing and waste management.
3 Eversheds SutherlandPublic Procurement2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland counsels clients on procurement regulations, tender evaluations, procurement challenges and more. The team often represents public bodies as well as private clients across an array of industries, with particular experience acting for clients in the housing industry.