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DIO sets out future spending with launch of Procurement Pipeline

Land October 7, 2020

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has launched its Procurement Pipeline. DIO spends around £3 billion each year buying infrastructure services in the UK and overseas to support the UK Armed Forces. The Procurement Pipeline complements the previously published DIO Commercial Strategy and informs existing and potential suppliers of what DIO plans to ...

DIO completes new homes for forces families in Cyprus

Land October 2, 2020

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has handed over new service family accommodation (SFA) at RAF Akrotiri in a special ceremony earlier this month. The Commander British Forces Cyprus (BFC) was in attendance at the Cyprus base and was given a short tour of the site prior to the handover of the ...

New all ranks common room opens at RAF Benson

Homeland September 23, 2020

A new all ranks Common Room has officially opened at RAF Benson, enhancing the lived experience of RAF personnel and their families. The new £400,000 facility will provide a relaxed environment where personnel and families can purchase refreshments, meals and snacks. Located in the Junior Ranks Mess building at the heart ...

DIO awards new cost price analysis contract

Land September 10, 2020

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has awarded the Cost Price Analytical Capability (CPAC) contract. The contract will make DIO a more intelligent customer when costing infrastructure programmes. The first Discovery and Design phase of the contract is worth approximately £2m. The contract if fully taken would have a duration of 9 ...