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title: "A Better Defence Estate"
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# A Better Defence Estate

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DIO, DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION (DIO)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb06ea69-3ac7-4e66-b2f0-129437cc1024

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, through its Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "A Better Defence Estate." This initiative falls under the defence services category and aims to optimise military capability by transforming the built estate for the armed forces by 2040. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 9 December 2016. The operation is focused in Andover, UK, and involves a significant reduction of the defence estate by 30%, detailing where future investments will be prioritised.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in construction and infrastructure works. Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the framework aims to engage a wide range of suppliers, from major PLCs to SMEs. Participating in this tender could enhance growth prospects for companies capable of meeting the strategic requirements outlined by the DIO, indicating a potential long-term partnership in a structure set to evolve for the next generation.

## Notice

The better defence estate strategy aims to support military capability by providing a smaller but better estate for the armed forces & their families out to 2040 and beyond. A detailed, long term plan to reduce the defence built estate by 30% & provides a framework for the geographical lay down of our forces in the UK for at least a generation. Developed in partnership with military leaders it sets out where investment will be concentrated & sites that will be sold. DIO is currently developing its strategy to meet the overall aims, through developing a supplier engagement framework and an appropriate engagement route to keep communication channels open and engaging to the widest network, ranging from major Public Limited Companies (PLCs) to Medium and Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) Suppliers. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Andover: Defence services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4adcb197-734e-4ead-8d7a-d1f845f1d003 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DIO, DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION (DIO) |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75220000 - Defence services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2016 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4adcb197-734e-4ead-8d7a-d1f845f1d003

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4adcb197-734e-4ead-8d7a-d1f845f1d003
  24th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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