Europe: Government, Public Sector

Malta's Grand Harbour Revival Plan enters a critical pre-procurement phase, inviting economic operators to shape the delivery strategy for a transformative waterfront regeneration project.

Public sector organisations face unique challenges when procuring AI-enabled services, from defining precise use cases to managing complex risks around transparency, bias, and accountability. This article examines the practical procurement considerations and governance frameworks needed to ensure AI systems remain safe, reliable, and compliant throughout their operational lifecycle.

The government has published a consultation, proposing changes to how building works to existing higher‑risk buildings (HRBs) are categorised for building control purposes.