Procurements in the region South-West (page 3)

2022-04-05   Tender for the Supply, Maintenance and Installation of Blinds for MTU (Munster Technological University)
Munster Technological University is seeking tenders from competent contractors for the supply, maintenance and installation of Blinds to the MTU. MTU Cork & MTU Kerry is seeking to appoint a contractor for the Supply, Maintenance and Installation of Blinds for Lot 01 MTU Cork Campuses and Lot 02 MTU Kerry Campuses. Contractors may apply for one or both lots. Full details are contained in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or which can downloaded from the Irish Government … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: ACME Blinds & Shutters Blackwater Blinds
2022-04-05   Tender for the supply, maintenance and installation of Flooring for MTU (Munster Technological University)
MTU Cork & MTU Kerry is seeking to appoint a contractor for the Supply, Maintenance and Installation of Flooring for Lot 01 MTU Cork Campuses and Lot 02 MTU Kerry Campuses. Contractors may apply for one or both lots. Full details are contained in the tender documentation attached to the Contract Notice or which can be downloaded from the Irish Government Procurement website - www.etenders.gov.ie View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Barry Kidney Flooring Ltd
2022-04-04   Request for Tenders under Open (OJEU) Procedure for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Broad Ion Beam... (University College Cork ( UCC ))
The Specialty Products & Services Group (SP&S) at Tyndall National Institute, UCC, fabricate a wide variety of Semiconductor devices, ranging from traditional Silicon microelectronics and Silicon MEMS to III-V photonic devices. In addition, SP&S provide an extensive array of analysis services in all types of electronic devices and packages to internal and external customers. The Electron Microscopy and Analysis Facility (EMAF) within SP&S utilise a wide range of SEM, TEM and FIB equipment as part of … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH
2022-03-31   Tender for the Provision of Graphic Design Services to Munster Technological University (Munster Technological University)
Munster Technological University is seeking tenders from competent service providers for the Provision of Graphic Design Services to Munster Technological University. This tender will be awarded using the Cascade Mechanism. Full details are contained in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or which can be downloaded from the Irish Government Procurement website - www.etenders.gov.ie View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: 2b:Creative Darragh Neely Design The Pierce Partnership
2022-03-31   Tender for the provision of a unified Governance, Risk, Compliance and GDPR software solution to MTU (Munster Technological University)
Munster Technological University is seeking tenders from competent service providers for the provision of a unified Governance, Risk, Compliance and GDPR software solution. Full details are contained in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or which are available for download from the Irish Government Procurement Website - www.etenders.gov.ie View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: You Comply t/a ViClarity
2022-03-24   Invitation to Tender for the delivery of Event Management Set Up including Live Streaming to Munster Technological University (Munster Technological University)
Munster Technological University is seeking tenders from competent service providers for the provision of Event Management Service Provision to the University. This tender is for the delivery of Event Management Set Up including Live Streaming to Munster Technological University. This service provision includes: Event Planning, Installation Work, Hire, Event & Live Streaming. Full details are contained in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice and which is available for download from … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Red Penguin Limited
2022-03-23   Tender for the Purchase & Service of Gym Equipment – MTU Sports Arena, Bishopstown, Cork.PUS (Munster Technological University)
Munster Technological University is seeking tenders from competent service providers for the supply and delivery, including servicing, of Gym Equipment to the MTU Sports Arena, Bishopstown Campus, Cork. The gym equipment procured as part of this tender will be used in the MTU Arena which is due to open for its first intake of students in September 2022. Full details are contained in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or which can be downloaded from the Irish Government Procurement … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Rolsford t/a Mc Sport,
2022-03-14   Tender for software to support the capture, storage and dissemination of live teaching and learning activities to MTU (Munster Technological University)
MTU requires software to support the capture, storage and dissemination of live teaching and learning activities. The software must integrate with existing infrastructure and systems, in particular the University’s learning management system. As well as providing the software solution the supplier must also provide support for integration, must provide ongoing help and training services and must support onboarding activities and exit strategies in respect of the provided software solution. Full details … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Softcat plc
2022-03-10   Tender for Design Team Services for the Refurbishment of the existing Sports Hall Building, Bishopstown Campus, MTU Cork (Munster Technological University)
MTU is seeking to appoint an Architect led Design Team for the Refurbishment of the existing Sports Hall Building, Bishopstown Campus, MTU Cork. The team will comprise the following members: Architectural Services (including DAC, Planning, Fire & BCAR Assigned Certifier) & Employers Representative Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services Consultant Quantity Surveying Services Civil Structural Engineer PSDP Full details are contained in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or … View the procurement »
2022-03-03   Roads Resurfacing Contract, 2022 (Cork City Council)
Road resurfacing works at various areas within the jurisdiction of Cork City Council View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Lagan Asphalt Ltd
2022-02-16   Multi-party Framework Agreement for - Multidisciplinary Masterplanning, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture Services (Cork City Council)
Multi-party Framework Agreement for - Multidisciplinary Masterplanning, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture Services for various Masterplanning, public realm and urban design projects in Cork City for the period 2022 - 2026 View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: AECOM Ireland Limited Allies and Morrison DBFL Consulting Engineers Hawkins\Brown Mott Macdonald Ireland Reddy O'Riordan Staehli Architecture Scott Tallon Walker Architects
2022-02-09   Tender for Design Team Services for Extension to the Rubicon Centre, Bishopstown Campus, MTU-Cork (Munster Technological University)
The Munster Technological University is seeking tenderers is to appoint an Architect led Design Team for a proposed 900sqm extension to the Rubicon Centre, Bishopstown Campus, Cork. The highest ranked tenderer will be required to provide the following consultancy services for the delivery of the including but not limited to the following: • Architectural Services (including DAC, Fire, Planning & Assigned Certifieer) & Employers Representative • Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Butler Cammoranesi Architects Ltd,
2022-01-26   Tender for the provision of Banking Services to the Munster Technological University (Munster Technological University)
The Munster Technological University is tendering for the following: Lot 1: The provision of a banking service to the University including the operation of University accounts. Lot 2: The provision of an on-site banking service to students of the University. Service providers may tender for one or both lots. Full details are contained in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or which is available to download from the Irish Government Procurement website - www.e-tenders.gov.ie View the procurement »
2022-01-26   Tender for the Supply & Delivery Branded Merchandise to the Munster Technological University (Munster Technological University)
Munster Technological University is seeking tenders from competent service providers for the supply of Branded Merchandise to the Munster Technological University. The Munster Technological University will create a panel for this service requirement with a maximum of five (5) suppliers being admitted to same. A mini-competition will be run between the panel members for each MTU service requirement. Samples may be requested during the assessment stage to ensure quality. MTU will only consider suppliers … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Bright Promotions Codex Connect Pro Macks Corner, t/a The Brand Geeks Portfolio Group (PFG Brand Attraction)
2022-01-18   Tender for the provision of Recruitment Agency Services to MTU (Munster Technological University - Kerry Campus)
The Munster Technological University is seeking the services of a competent service provider who will be responsible for the provision of Fixed Term and Temporary Agency staff to support the core staff of MTU as and when required. The successful tenderer / service provider must be able to provide staff to MTU at short notice. The requirements may occur across a wide range of areas such as (but not limited to) General Clerical and Administration, Finance, Management, etc. The University reserves the right … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: FRS Recruitment Society Limited Osborne Servisource Recruitment
2022-01-11   Provision of Content Management Platforms, Website development and Related Services (Kerry County Council)
Provision of Content Management Platforms, Website development and related services View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: New Mind Internet Consultancy Limited...
2021-12-22   Construction of a new split-level, three storey, standalone extension, with associated siteworks (Cork Education and Training Board)
Construction of a new split-level, three storey, standalone extension, with associated siteworks, West of the existing school at St. Brogan’s College, Macroom Road, Kilbrogan, Bandon, Co. Cork. The extension is designed to accommodate specialist teaching rooms, including 3 science laboratories, an art room, home economics, as well as 4 classrooms and ancillary accommodation. This development includes an ESB substation, the relocation of existing onsite carparking and pedestrian gate attached to vehicular … View the procurement »
2021-12-21   Provision of Consultancy Services for the renovation, conservation and extension to Carnegie building and Library... (Kerry County Council)
Tender for Architectural, Conservation, Civil, Structural and M&E Engineering, Energy Conservation, Fire Protection and Quantity Surveying Services associated with the Conservation, Renovation and extension to the Carnegie and Library building, Caherciveen View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Jack Coughlan Architects
2021-12-21   Tender for the Supply & Installation of Audio Visual Equipment at MTU (Munster Technological University - Kerry Campus)
The Munster Technological University has a requirement for the supply and installation of Audio Visual Equipment. Full details are contained in the tender documents attached to this Contract Notice or for download from the Irish Government Procurement website - www.etenders.gov.ie View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Spectrum AV
2021-12-16   Tender for the provision of Health & Safety Consultancy Services to the Munster Technological University (Munster Technological University - Kerry Campus)
The Munster Technological University is seeking the services of competent Health & Safety Consultants. All interested Health & Safety Consultants must have a proven track record in successfully implementing health & safety management systems/structures in organisations where a wide variety of operations are undertaken. Full details of the MTU's requirements are set out in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or downloaded from the Irish Government Procurement Website - www.etenders.gov.ie View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Egan Safety Solutions
2021-12-10   Limerick City and County Council, Multiparty Framework Agreement, Topographic, LiDAR, Orthographic & Underground... (Limerick City and County Council)
Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) acting as a purchasing body is setting up a multi-supplier Framework Agreement ("the Framework Agreement") for the provision of Consultancy Services in relation to Topographic, LiDAR, Orthographic and Underground Utility Services Survey in relation to the development of Major National Road Schemes (Capital Cost >€20m) in which the Council is involved in within the City and County of Limerick. It is the intention that Limerick City and County Council will procure … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Apex Surveys Murphy Geospatial Ltd (Formerly Murphy Surveys) Paul Corrigan & Assoc. Ltd. Precision Utility Mapping Ireland
2021-12-06   Limerick City and County Council, Multiparty Framework Agreement, Civil Works (Limerick City and County Council)
Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) acting as a purchasing body is setting up a multi-supplier Framework Agreement ("the Framework Agreement") for the provision of Civil Works in relation to the development of Major National Road Schemes (Capital Cost >€20m) in which the Council is involved in within the City and County of Limerick. It is the intention that LCCC will procure mini-competitions (calls-offs) from the Framework for civil enabling works contracts. Detailed technical requirements will be … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Clare Civil Engineering Murphy International Limited Priority Construction Ltd Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd Ward & Burke Construction Ltd.
2021-12-03   1 No. Self Propelled Chipping Spreader for Kerry County Council (Kerry County Council)
Supply & Delivery of 1 No. Self Propelled Chipping Spreader for Kerry County Council View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: The Phoenix Engineering Co Ltd
2021-11-29   Tender for the Upgrade and Integration of MTU IP Telephony (Munster Technological University - Kerry Campus)
MTU has two separate Cisco call manager (CUCM) installations, one in its Cork campus, one in its Tralee campus. MTU is looking for proposals to merge these two CUCM systems into one, upgrading the software to a common version and upgrading any obsolete hardware. Full details are contained in the tender documentation attached to this Contract Notice or for download from the Irish Government Procurement Website - www.etenders.gov.ie View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Vodafone
2021-11-18   Tender for the provision of a unified Governance, Risk, Compliance and GDPR software solution to MTU (Munster Technological University - Kerry Campus)
Munster Technological University is seeking tenders from competent service providers for the provision of a unified Governance, Risk, Compliance and GDPR software solution. Full details are contained in the tender document attached to this Contract Notice or can be downloaded from the Irish Government Procurement Website www.etenders.gov.ie View the procurement »
2021-11-17   Ennis Town Centre Public Realm Regeneration Project B (Clare County Council)
The proposed works represents the second phase of street upgrade works being completed as part of the overall rejuvenation and enhancement programme for Ennis Town Centre. The first phase involved the regeneration of Parnell Street and the extensive network of Lanes and Bow-Ways. This phase, which is funded under the URDF, is scheduled to commence construction in 2022. View the procurement »
2021-11-12   DPS for Radiotherapy & Associated Equipment (Health Service Executive (HSE))
DPS for Radiotherapy & Associated Equipment View the procurement »
2021-11-10   Accessibility Tool for the UCC Virtual Learning Environment (University College Cork ( UCC ))
The University requires an experience service provider to provide software which can be used for auditing accessibility standards across the institution and providing analysis to enable timely supportive interventions. The system should support UCC in becoming compliant with the EU web accessibility directive. The system must seamlessly connect with UCC’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), currently Canvas. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Blackboard International B.V.
2021-10-29   Campus-wide Survey Software Tool (University College Cork ( UCC ))
UCC aims to standardise the governance of surveys within the organisation. To support this, it requires an enterprise survey solution for the university which will provide a modern, online, accessible, feature rich survey platform while ensuring that the security and data controls in place help reduce the risk of such data collection. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Qualtrics LLC
2021-10-27   Provision of On-Site Health and Safety Consultancy Services to kerry ETB (Kerry Education and Training Board)
The successful Health & Safety company will be required to provide on-going health and safety advice to all premises within Kerry ETB. The onsite health and safety technical resource assigned to Kerry ETB to undertake consultancy work in a particular area must be competent and have a proven track record in that specific discipline. Health and Safety training will also be required as part of this contract. The appointed company will also be required to provide senior project management and overall … View the procurement »
2021-10-22   The Establishment of a Multiple Party Framework Agreement for the Supply, Delivery, Testing, and Commissioning of... (Port of Cork Company)
The Contracting Entity is seeking to establish a framework agreement which will be established on foot of a competition for an initial contract for two (2) straddle carrier machines to be delivered, tested and commissioned together with relevant training (onsite and/or virtual) at the Contracting Entity’s sites. The initial contract will be awarded to the highest ranked successful tenderer shortly after the formal establishment of the framework agreement. The Straddle Carriers must meet the minimum … View the procurement »
2021-10-22   The Supply, Installation, Maintenance of Mains and Solar Powered Pay and Display Parking Machines (Kerry County Council)
The Supply, Installation, Maintenance of Mains and Solar Powered Pay and Display Parking Machines View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: MF Services
2021-10-19   Pre-Qualification Questionnaire: Multi-Party Framework for provision of Integrated Circuit Design Tools (University College Cork ( UCC ))
University College Cork (UCC) wishes to appoint a minimum of 2 economic operators to a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Integrated Circuit Design Tools. Microelectronic Circuits Centre Ireland (MCCI) provides central IC design infrastructure (CAD tools, Design Kits and compute resources) for use by MCCI Academic Researchers and collaborating MCCI Industry members for the sole purpose of executing MCCI research projects. Such project participants access this design environment via VPN. … View the procurement »
2021-10-18   Passenger Vessel Supply and Delivery (Courtmacsherry Angling Ltd)
Marine tour passenger vessel where the boat and hull is built to comply with Irish Department of Marine P5 and Class 6 Licenses. 42ft Cygnus Typhoon vessel or similar. Twin engine and minimum cruising speed of 16 knots. P5 for 12 passengers and 3 crew. Class 6 for 40 passengers and 2 crew. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: FM Marine Services Ltd
2021-10-15   Installation and maintenance of a Car Park Management Platform for Public Facing Car Parks (University College Cork ( UCC ))
The objective of this project is to (1) replace the existing end of life car park payments system in UCC’s public car parks, located at Perrot’s Inch and College Road, Cork and (2) select a system that may be expanded to other existing and new car parks over the duration of the contract. University College Cork has a preference to pay this over the lifetime of the contract but reserves the right to purchase outright if this is more economically advantageous. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Electro Automation
2021-10-01   Request for Tenders under Open Procedure for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Superconducting Nanowire... (University College Cork ( UCC ))
Request for Tenders under Open Procedure for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of a Superconducting Nanowire Single-Photon Detector System for the Tyndall National Institute, UCC View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: ID Quantique SA
2021-09-29   Tender for website design, development, delivery and support for Munster Technological University (Munster Technological University - Kerry Campus)
The Munster Technological University was established in January 2021, the result of a merger between two institutes of technology, Cork Institute of Technology and IT Tralee. It accommodates more than 18,000 students and over 2,000 members of staff. Munster Technological University require a new website for the newly formed university, which will be powered by a web content management system (WCMS) in a secure and resilient cloud hosted environment. Currently there is an interim MTU.ie website which was … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Terminalfour
2021-09-29   Tender for the supply and delivery of an Environmental Monitoring Suite for the Munster Technological University -... (Munster Technological University - Kerry Campus)
The MTU Kerry Campus has a requirement for an Environmental Monitoring Suite. This Environmental Monitoring Suite consists of two separate pieces of equipment • An Elemental Analyser to allow for the quantitative determination of the elements including carbon (C), hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O) and sulphur (S) • A Greenhouse Gas Analyser to allow for the quantitative determination of the major greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) - as well as other … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Elementec
2021-09-17   WCCC 20/190 TRAFFIC SIGNALS, MAINTENANCE & ANCILLARY SERVICES (Waterford City and County Council)
Waterford City and County Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor for the provision of: • Second-line maintenance service for WCCC traffic control equipment when required; • To provide on-call repair service as required (normal hours); • To provide emergency on-call out of hours service to alternate with WCCC electrician (every second week).The required services comprises of: a) Periodic inspections; b) Routine maintenance; c) Fault repairs; d) Non-routine … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Civic Integrated Solutions Ltd.
2021-09-17   Kenmare Flood Relief Scheme - Engineering & Environmental Consultancy Services (Kerry County Council)
The objective of this project is the identification, design and submission (for planning consent/confirmation) of a Flood Relief Scheme, that is technically, socially, environmentally and economically acceptable, to alleviate the risk of flooding to the Community of Kenmare in County Kerry to a determined Standard of Protection, and to procure, manage and oversee the construction of that Scheme. The tasks that are to be carried out to fulfil this objective are described in detail within this Tender … View the procurement »
2021-09-17   Limerick City and County Council, Multiparty Framework Agreement, Ground Investigation Works (Limerick City and County Council)
Limerick City and County Council acting as a purchasing body is setting up a multi-supplier Framework Agreement ("the Framework Agreement") for the provision of Ground Investigation Works in relation to the development of Major National Road Schemes (Capital Cost >€20m) in which the Council is involved in within the City and County of Limerick. It is the intention that Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) will procure mini-competitions (calls-offs) from the Framework for ground investigation works … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Causeway Geotech Ltd Ground Investigations Ireland Ltd Irish Drilling Limited Priority Geotechnical Limited
2021-09-13   Optical Fiber Array and Micro-lens Packaging Equipment (University College Cork ( UCC ))
The photonic Packaging Group and the Tyndall Institute is seeking to purchase equipment to package optical components, specifically optical fibre and micro-optical components to photonic devices such as Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). These PIC devices include Silicon (Si), Indium Phosphide (InP) and Silicon Nitride (SiN) type photonic devices. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Ficon Tec Service GMBH
2021-07-23   Gerald Griffin Street Housing Development (Cork City Council)
As part of Cork City Council’s delivery plan for Rebuilding Ireland (and any subsequent housing delivery programme), Cork City Council invites submissions from candidates to participate in this procurement process for the delivery of a quality social housing solution on Cork City Council owned lands at Gerald Griffin Street/Burkes Avenue, Cork City. A high‐level aim of this competition is to champion best practice, efficient and cost‐effective design and innovative financial and technical solutions for … View the procurement »
2021-07-21   Request for Tenders for the Provision of Concession Contract for Catering Services at 6 Kerry ETB Schools (Kerry Education and Training Board)
Request for Tenders for the provision of Concession Contract for Catering Services at 6 Kerry ETB Schools. Lot 1: Causeway Comprehensive School; Lot 2: Coláiste Na Ríochta; Lot 3: Coláiste Gleann Li; Lot 4: Killorglin Community College; Lot 5: Killarney Community College; Lot 6: Tahilla CNS. View the procurement »
2021-07-16   Contract for School Meals at 2 Locations (Cork Education and Training Board)
Cork Education and Training Board invites tenders for the provision of school meals to be awarded in two lots. Lot 1: Terence MacSwiney Community College, Hollyhill, Knocknaheeny, Cork; Lot 2: Carrignafoy Community College, Cobh, Co. Cork. The contracts are for a maximum period of 5 years, subject to satisfactory performance. Funding is provided for school meals (local projects) scheme through the department of employment affairs and social protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: ashdale catering ltd
2021-07-08   RFT for a Service Provider for the Development of Microsoft 365 Architecture (Kerry Education and Training Board)
In summary, the services comprise: a service provider for the development of Microsoft 365 Architecture, a digital workplace software platform to improve communication, collaboration and staff engagement across the organisation. Kerry ETB is committed to improving the organisation through the use of modern and innovative digital collaboration tools with particular focus on employee engagement. Kerry ETB requires a Digital Workplace software platform to improve its internal and external communications, … View the procurement »
2021-07-06   RFT for Purchase of 1 No Self Propelled Chipping Spreader (Tipperary County Council)
He specification should be read in conjunction with any national regulations in force for vehicles using the public highway and with any EU Directive and Standards in force relevant to chipping spreaders and their equipment. This process will require the purchase of 1 No chipping spreader depending on cost, cost-benefit analysis and Tipperary County Council Finance Sections.The minimum required life span of the chipping spreader is 10 years and due to the nature of the usage, minimum downtime is a prime … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: The Phoenix Engineering Co. Ltd
2021-07-06   Dredging Campaign for Foynes Harbour and Limerick Port (Shannon Foynes Port Company)
The contracting entity is looking to engage with an economic operator to provide services in line with the requirements set out in the tender documents to perform a Dredging Campaign in Foynes Harbour and Limerick Port. View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Boskalis Westminster Ltd
2021-06-28   M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway Project — Archaeological Consultancy Services (Stage [i] - [iv] Services) (Cork County Council)
M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway Project — archaeological consultancy services (Stage [i] - [iv] services). View the procurement »
2021-06-12   Supply, Installation, and Warranty of a Potato Peeling Machine (Fenit Fruit and Veg Ltd)
Fenit Fruit and Veg Ltd is a major supplier of prepared and non-prepared Fruit and Vegetable in the Southwest, we employ 33 people and have our own fleet of refrigerated vehicles. Due to planned expansion, we are looking to upgrade our peeling line to meet demand for our prepared vegetables for both the Foodservice and Retail market. We are now seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and warranty of a potato peeling machine. It is to include a de-stoner, optical selector, batch peeler, elevators … View the procurement »
Mentioned suppliers: Livsmedelsmaskiner LIMAS Bo Jönsson AB