defence contracts

North Wales will be seeking to source the professional services of a qualified building contractor with their sub-contractors to submit bid for build of a new Police Station in Connah's Quay Deeside as a design and build project.

Gwent Police is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to inform the future provision of catering and canteen services at Gwent Police Headquarters, Cwmbran. Prior to commencing any formal procurement process, Gwent Police wishes to engage with the market to gain an understanding of the options available for the operation, management and development of the existing canteen facilities. This engagement will help shape any future procurement strategy and service requirements. Scope of Engagement Gwent Police is seeking input from suppliers with experience in the provision of catering, café, restaurant, hospitality and workplace food service operations. Suppliers are invited to review the existing facilities and provide feedback on: - Potential operating models. - Service delivery options. - Opportunities for improving utilisation of the facility. - Commercial viability considerations. - Innovation and best practice within the sector. - Potential investment requirements. - Sustainability and social value opportunities. Site Visits Interested suppliers are invited to attend an individual site visit at Gwent Police Headquarters. To ensure commercial confidentiality and to accommodate operational requirements, site visits will be arranged on an individual basis. Suppliers will not attend site visits jointly and no group engagement sessions will be held. Suppliers wishing to participate should register their interest during the engagement period by contacting: Anna Rogala Senior Procurement Specialist Email: [email protected] and Rachel McLaren as well as Jamie Jones Estates Department Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Following registration, a mutually convenient date and time for the site visit will be arranged. Suppliers should provide: - Organisation name. - Contact name and details. - Names of proposed attendees. - Any specific areas of interest they wish to discuss during the visit. Important Information This notice is issued solely for the purpose of preliminary market engagement and information gathering. Participation in this exercise: - Does not constitute a formal procurement process. - Does not commit Gwent Police to undertake any future procurement. - Will not provide any supplier with an advantage in any future tender process. - Will not result in the award of any contract. Should Gwent Police decide to proceed with a procurement exercise, this will be advertised separately in accordance with the applicable procurement regulations. Engagement Period: 12/08/2026 to - 10/09/2026 to be agreed Gwent Police welcomes responses from all interested suppliers and looks forward to engaging with the market.

A review is taking place across Dyfed-Powys Police in relation to its laundering provision for the current 6 Custody suites these are in: - Brecon - Llanelli - Haverfordwest - Aberystwyth - Cardigan - Newtown DPP are reviewing the options to have a framework of providers, from whom they call off a requirement for collecting, launder of and delivery of various items. Please express an interest if you are: A. Interested in being part of the process B. Can serve one or more Custody suite at any one time This will be a framework of providers.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, also acting on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioners for Gwent and Dyfed Powys, are seeking to appoint a single supplier to deliver a crisis worker service across the region. The contract start date may be between 1st January 2027 and 1st April 2027, but the contract end date will not change regardless of start date.

A funding opportunity has become available to utilise from the Home Office, for Contracting Authorities to procure Intervention services for Children who Use Harm. This is a two strand funding opportunity: 1. Child-to-parent/caregiver abuse (CPCA) 2. Teenage relationship abuse (TRA) By providing targeted support, these interventions aligns closely with local strategic priorities, particularly those focused on prevention, early intervention, reducing inequalities, improving wellbeing and supporting vulnerable individuals. This notice is an expression of interest and engagement opportunity for suppliers of the above service(s). Dyfed-Powys Police are requesting: 1. An expression of interest 2. Attending a Teams information session with key stakeholders 3. Confirmation of qualification and technical ability 4. Indicative Commercial offering for each provision strand separately Please note these will not be evaluated with a view to award. This information will be used to inform the tender process due approximately September 2026.