Supply and Procurement

Supply and Procurement

Brexit has the potential to impact our supply chain logistically as well as financially in the event of potential tariff changes.

The Office of Public Procurement advises that public bodies should analyse their suppliers to understand each supplier’s relative importance, how these products arrive into Ireland, where they come from and what borders they cross. Those with existing UK contractual arrangements should continue to review their existing contracts and start to consider the potential impact on future contracts in light of what legal changes Brexit may bring.

Each local unit is best placed to gauge its level of exposure to UK suppliers either directly or indirectly. The Procurement and Contracts Office in the University will also seek to assist in this regard.