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DIO starts bidder discussions on Scotland and Northern Ireland estate

16 April 2012 | 1 comment

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has begun detailed discussions with the four private sector organisations competing for the first of its four regional facilities management contracts developed under the Next Generation Estate Contracts (NGEC) programme.

Grant Shapps: Cash to wounded warriors – Government commitment to support our troops beyond the battlefield

23 March 2012 | No comments

Cash payments for councils who have adapted the homes of wounded soldiers injured in the line of duty were announced today by Housing Minister Grant Shapps.

Project MoDEL completed at Northolt

20 March 2012 | No comments

The final upgrade to be made at RAF Northolt by Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) under Project MoDEL has been completed, with the replacement of the Military Working Dog Section facility.

Affordable homes for the Armed Forces

16 March 2012 | No comments

Wychavon District Council is supporting a move to provide affordable housing for returning servicemen and women, as well as those who have retired from the Armed Forces.

New police and fire headquarters

21 February 2012 | No comments

The Justice Secretary today welcomed the announcement that the interim headquarters of the Police Service of Scotland will be based at the Scottish Police College at

MOD launches facility provision

20 February 2012 | No comments

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has revealed its plans for the future provision of facilities management across the English regions, inviting industry to submit expressions of interest in three new regional prime contracts.

Government pledges housing help for heroes

14 November 2011 | No comments

Housing Minister Grant Shapps pledged to support members of the UK’s Armed Forces in buying their first home or applying for social housing, on Friday, and announced a package of housing help for heroes.

New Guildford fire station

10 November 2011 | No comments

A new fire station for Guildford came a step closer after Surrey County Council’s Cabinet agreed that a planning application should be submitted.

New police headquarters officially opened

7 October 2011 | No comments

The new Sandwell Police headquarters was officially opened by the Chief Constable.

DIO launches estate tours for Scotland and Northern Ireland short-listed bidders

7 October 2011 | No comments

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has opened the gates of the MOD estate in Scotland and Northern Ireland to the four bidders competing for the first of its multi-million pound contracts.

High cost of nuke facility revealed by ICO

5 October 2011 | No comments

The £750m cost of upgrading uranium storage and handling facilities at the Atomic Weapons Establishment in Berkshire has been revealed, after a ruling by the Information Commissioner insisted.

Work completed on modernised homes for soldiers in Wiltshire

20 September 2011 | No comments

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed work on delivering 220 upgraded homes for soldiers and their families at Bulford Camp, near Salisbury.

Future of national police leadership site under review

18 August 2011 | No comments

The National Policing Improvement Agency has today started the process to review the future of its Bramshill site as part of its work to save money and look at options for successor bodies following the agency’s phase-out.

Go ahead for new Royal Marines’ facilities at Devonport

10 August 2011 | No comments

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has awarded a £25 million contract to Debut Services (South West) Ltd to build new waterfront facilities in Devonport Naval Base that will provide vital support for Royal Marines preparing to use amphibious landing craft for operations.