DIRECTORATE OF DEVELOPMENT AND WORK SERVICES

BRIEF HISTORY
Before the Directorate of Development and Works Services (DDWS) was established in 1986, the Directorate was led by two main sections: Garrison Engineer (GE) and Project Liaison Officer (PLO). GE was responsible for maintaining all of RBAF estates, while PLO was responsible not only for planning but implementing new projects as well. After 1986, both sections were merged together to form the Directorate of Development and Work Services (DDWS).

VISION
Quality, Sustainable and Smart MINDEF Infrastructure

MISSION
To Develop High Quality Infrastructure and Optimal Maintenance of Ministry of Defence Estates
DDWS is committed to the above Vision and Mission by providing effective and efficient services to meet the requirements of all customers (internal and external) and stakeholders and to continually improve the effectiveness of its Quality Management System.

ROLES
Provision of effective service in:
•    Management and implementation of MINDEF projects
•    Maintenance management of MINDEF Estates
•    General administration of DDWS
•    Management of budget for DDWS
•    Management of research, information technology and system for DDWS

FUNCTIONS
•   Managing and implementation of National Development Plan (NDP) and Departmental projects required by MINDEF
•   Managing the maintenance of MINDEF estates including buildings and physical infrastructure

OVERVIEW

The Directorate of Development and Works Services (DDWS) is one of the nine (9) Directorates within the Ministry of Defence under the authority of the Permanent Secretary and is directly under the Deputy Permanent Secretary. The Directorate is headed by a Director and supported by two (2) Assistant Directors.

 

The Directorate has three sections namely Administration, Finance and Research & IT Section, Development Section, and Work Services Section. The total number of staffs is 165 personnel.

 

Administration, Finance and Research & IT Section is responsible for managing:
1. General administration and training.
2. Budget, payment and project monitoring & documentation.

3. Research and IT infrastructure & system.

 

Development Section is responsible for:
1. Planning and implementing MINDEF infrastructure projects.
2. Designing and preparing project cost estimates for budget application.
3. Preparing tender documents and contracts.
4. Coordinating and monitoring of projects from inception to completion.

5. Preparing and verifying payments.

 

Work Services Section is responsible for:
1. Planning and maintenance of buildings, facilities and mechanical & electrical (M&E) equipments within MINDEF.
2. Providing technical advice and services to MINDEF.
3. Preparing tender documents and contracts, and supervising the projects related to maintenance and term contracts.
4. Providing assistance in MINDEF activities and events.
5. Equipment write-off.
    DDWS Activities

    DDWS ISO 9001 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

    The first certification of ISO 9001:2008 Standard Quality Management System was achieved by DDWS as early as 2009. The certification is awarded based on the management and implementation of MinDef projects, maintenance management of MinDef Estates, general administration and management of budget for DDWS. This multi-site certification applies to the DDWS HQ, Development Project Section, Estate Maintenance Section and its branches, as well as the Administration and Finance Section.
    Meanwhile, the new certification of ISO 9001:2015 for year 2024 is in the process of award. This will be based on the overall audit process and the outcome of the certification audit where DDWS has to fulfill standard requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and adopt the process approach and risk based thinking in its quality management system. The scope of new certification includes: management of MinDef Infrastructure development projects; maintenance management of MinDef Estates; general administration of DDWS; management of budget for DDWS; and management of research, information technology and system for DDWS.​

     

    FAQ/SERVICES

    •    How to get a copy of the tender/quotation document?
    Tender document can be collected at the following address:
    Lobby Ground Floor
    Bangunan Arkib Pertahanan
    Bolkiah Garrison BB3510

    Quotation document can be downloaded from Ministry of Defence Website:
    https://mindef-v2-wordpress-prod.azurewebsites.net
    > click on [Tender & Quotation]
    > under DDWS
    > click on DDWS Quotation

    •    How to participate?
    Tenders are open to contractors registered with the Ministry of Development.

    •    How to get info?
    Tender information will be published on the MinDef website,     Pelita Brunei and DDWS office.


    CONTACT US

    ​Directorate of Development and Work Services
    Ministry of Defence
    Bolkiah Garrison BB3510
    Negara Brunei Darussalam
    Tel No: 2385345 / 2385343 (Helpline)
    Work Services Unit branches Hotline:
    Berakas | 2311274
    Bolkiah/NGV | 2382790 / 2382785 / 2380567
    Penanjong | 4229234
    Muara | 2775158
    Tutong | 4228150
    Airbase Rimba | 2348379
    Bangar | 5220096
    Lumut | 3241123
    Sg Akar | 2333476
    Defence Academy | 2367259 ext 26259