defence contracts

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.

South Wales Police are seeking a Contractor to provide planned and reactive carpentry services, together with associated works.

This Specification sets out the requirements for the supply, installation, maintenance, servicing, and ongoing support of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across the Commissioners premises and operational locations.

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.

The Authority has a requirement to provide In-Service Support (ISS) for its Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (C-CBRN) capability that provides Detection, Identification, Monitoring (DIM) of CBRN threats. The ISS requirements are to include the calibration, maintenance and repair of a wide range of CBRN equipment along with the procurement of C-CBRN capital equipment and consumables to support the C-CBRN Reconnaissance and Exploitation Team (RET) & Biological Surveillance & Collector System (BSCS).

There remains an ongoing requirement to provide In-Service Support for Joint Service Aircrew Headsets, MK10 helmet communications equipment and associated spares, together with the UKStratCom Tactical Systems Close Combat Communication Hearing Protection System (CC CHPS) used by the Army. This equipment is essential to support operational and training activities and continues to be widely used across Defence. Support is currently provided through the existing Invisio Communications contract (708493450), which expires on 30 September 2026. Continued support is required to maintain equipment availability and ensure uninterrupted access to equipment, spares, and technical support.

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.