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GB-London: Office (Extension/Alterations)

Scheme comprises mansard roof extension to provide office use class B1(a) space (274sqm), minor extension at rear first floor level (23 sqm) and alteration to the south side elevation to introduce windows into facade. The associated works include sewer sy

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Britain’s next generation fighter jets to make their way home this June

The Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has given official confirmation that the nation’s fleet of next generation fighter jets will arrive at RAF Marham in June. Williamson made the announcement during a ceremony held at RAF Coningsby to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the world renowned Dambusters raid. The new F-35 Lightning stealth jets will soon […]

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European consortium to explore cyber security and the Internet of Things

A European consortium comprised of twelve industry and academic partners from France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK has been appointed to Horizon 2020, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, to begin work on Brain-IoT. The focus here is “interoperability and cyber security” in the era of the Internet of Things (IoT). As […]

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DIO puts Commercial Strategy into action with Clyde Construction Framework

A flagship 10 year construction framework has been awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. The Clyde Commercial Framework supports the £1.3 billion Clyde programme to ensure that personnel responsible for delivering the UK’s continuous at sea nuclear deterrent are able to live work and train in safe, state […]

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Bldg 25 Renovation

 

Synopsis

SYNOPSIS -IFB SB Set-aside

Document Type: Pre-solicitation Notice

Classification Code Y-Construction of Structures and facilities

Set Aside: Small Business

NAICS Code: 236220- Commercial and Inst

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RRAD General Purpose Warehouse

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement; a market survey for information only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED
FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. No reimbursement will be made for

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Leidos to deliver support to US Army’s Synthetic Environment Program

Leidos has been awarded a contract worth $201 million by the US Army Contracting Command to develop and provide simulated training environments to meet the U.S. Army’s operational training requirements. Leidos’ Synthetic Environment Core (SE Core) provides databases enabling high-resolution, realistic training environments with real-world 3D and 2D geographic terrain that fully integrates and operates […]

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HII partnership to explore 3D printing in naval shipbuilding

Huntington Ingalls Industries has announced a collaboration between its Newport News, Virginia-based shipbuilding division and 3D Systems to explore state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques – namely 3D printing and its adoption in naval shipbuilding. It’s thought that 3D printing could revolutionize the way in which shipbuilders design and deliver the next generation of warships. The partnership also […]

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Thales signs Dutch Bushmaster support contract

Thales has signed a six year In-Service Support contract with the Dutch government to improve the performance and availability of the Netherland’s Bushmaster fleet. Bushmaster vehicles have been in service within the Netherlands Army for over 10 years, including operations in the Middle East where the vehicle’s protection, mobility and combat effectiveness were proven to be […]

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GB-Leicester: Care Home

Scheme comprises demolition of single residential unit and construction of a three storey 72 bedroom care home (class 2), access, parking, landscaping, trees and other associated works (amended plans). The associated works include sewer systems, landscapi

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From surveillance to resupply: How autonomous technology is being tasked with supplying troops on the front line

Dubbed ‘the last mile’, the final stage of transporting supplies to troops on the front line in hostile and challenging environments can be a dangerous undertaking.  Gone are the days of the British Mule Pamphlet, issued in 1928, advising that a mule should carry more than 25% of its bodyweight. Now, 90 years on, in order to reduce resupply uncertainty, the modern-day infantry soldier carries around 82% of his bodyweight in […]

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Veterans struggling post-military life urged to join Peer Support Service

Former servicemen and women who are struggling to cope with life outside of the military are being urged to sign up to a Peer Support Service, delivered by veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress. Led by veterans for veterans, it’s the first UK-wide service of its kind for those with mental health problems. The Peer […]

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Unisys wins US Customs and Border Protection contract

Unisys Corporation has been chosen by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to develop, operate and manage systems used for risk assessments of people and cargo entering the US by the agency’s Targeting and Analysis Systems Program Directorate (TASPD). The contract will support TASPD’s Office of Information and Technology, which provides technology solutions that support […]

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Claim G561540-Mexico

EXIM Bank Washington, DC is providing a notice of intent to issue a sole source award to provide Asset protection and recovery:

The Product/Service Code is R418. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541110 Offic

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