The scale of MetroLink and its significance to the Irish economy means we are committed to taking an inclusive and collaborative approach to supply chain engagement. This means working with partners and stakeholders of all sizes, actively supporting SMEs and proactively identifying suppliers of all sizes to join the programme.
Our goal is to ensure that businesses across Ireland and Worldwide, regardless of size or sector, play a central role in the delivery of MetroLink and contribute meaningfully to its success.
The scope of work required to deliver MetroLink will be highly diverse, reflecting the scale and complexity of the programme.
MetroLink is committed to fostering strong partnerships between SMEs, local businesses, and our Tier 1 suppliers by actively enabling direct access to contracting opportunities and future demand pipelines. This will include Meet the Buyer days, and we intend to use an electronic brokerage system.
We will publish more information on how SMEs can get involved over the coming months. If you would like to keep informed, please register your interest in news and updates.
MetroLink is principally responsible for and overseeing the delivery of the programme, but it is our contractors who will deliver works on the ground.
As such, opportunities for local businesses to get involved will most likely arise through our Tier 1 or Tier 2 construction partners.
To help you understand where your business might fit within the wider delivery model, the diagram below illustrates the structure of our supply chain and the various levels of engagement.
To find out more about the MetroLink programme and its delivery timeline, please click here to view our “Supplier’s Guide”.
This document provides practical guidance for businesses, regardless of their role or scale within the supply chain, on how to prepare and position themselves to take advantage of upcoming opportunities.
The guide also sets out MetroLink’s strategic goals, procurement objectives and introduces the Tier 1 construction work packages.
We are commencing Market Engagement events, which will include events in Dublin and across Europe. For more information click here.
