UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Sitting under the Council for Reserve Forces and Cadets Associations (CRFCA), Defence Relationship Management (“DRM”) is an arm’s length body of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and it is the primary point of access linking employers with Defence. DRM reports into the MoD via a Service Level Agreement (SLA) which measures performance against set targets, particularly in relation to the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). Therefore, it is crucial that DRM understands the impact of its work in relation to Defence People issues. DRM is seeking a research organisation to undertake research on its behalf, to understand the following: •Employers’ awareness and knowledge of Defence, the AFC and the ERS; •Employers’ relationship with Reservists in the workplace; •Employers’ relationship with other military personnel in the workplace including: oService Leavers and Veterans; oCadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs); oService People’s Spouses & Partners. •Employers’ awareness of rights and safeguards in the case of Reservist mobilisation. The initial contract term will be for 3 years from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028 with 2 number of 12 month extensions available for a total contract period of 5 from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Data-collection-and-collation-services./XM84ACR9V2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XM84ACR9V2

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J5548D3Q4D The Council of Reserve Forces' & Cadets' Associations (CRFCA) requires a single contractor to undertake the role of Principal Contractor for Project Aintree Phase 3, which involves the on-site assembly and fitting out of off-site manufactured compliant Modular Secure Facilities (MSF) where weapons and ammunition can be stored. The successful tenderer will be required to perform the duties of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer ensuring the project is managed and compliant with Regulation 13 of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (the 'Regulations'), managing all subcontracting relationships (e.g., MSF provider, electrics installer, alarm installer). The strategic objective is to safely complete the installation, commissioning and handover of approximately 274 no. individual Modular Secure Facilities (MSFs) that form part of the UK's Volunteer Estate and are under the infrastructure management responsibility of the 13 independent Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCA). The RFCAs receive their infrastructure funding, direction and guidance from the Ministry of Defence, via the Council of Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (CRFCA). To note the number of facilities is approximate as the viability of installing MSFs in some locations is still under review and after site survey may be deemed inappropriate for install. Phase 2 is currently being delivered and it is anticipated that the contract will either overlap the end of the Phase 2 works or start near the end date. This PIN is being published to generate interest from those that have performed the duties of a Principal Contractor/Principal Designer. Ideally, we are interested in those parties that may have experience within a military environment. Our intent is to hold a virtual supplier session as a means of market engagement whilst our business case is making its way through the approvals process. Once approval is achieved, and the Cabinet Office have undertaken their assurance activity, we will be in a position in 2024 to competitively tender the provision. I f this sounds like something your organisation would be interested in, please do register your interest by Wednesday, 20 March 2024 via email containing company name and address and key contact details to co-commercialteam@rfca.mod.uk. In due course, we will advise the details of the virtual sessions.

Alternative Venues London (AVL) is the name of the commercial lettings department which hires out Reserve Centres and Cadet units for non-military purposes. Within Greater London there are 46 Reserve Forces Centres and 70 Cadet units available for hire, for up to seven days a week and most have secure parking. Meetings and conferences can be for as few as ten to as many as 150. Dinner dances for 200 are possible in some locations. A key role is the provision of training facilities – both educational and physical – and Drill Halls lend themselves perfectly to this requirement. We have also provided locations for weddings, receptions, examinations, theatre and film rehearsals, product launches, exhibitions, auctions and fashion shows complete with catwalk. Income generated from this rental activity is reinvested into supporting London's Reserves and Cadets. We wish to engage with organisations who may provide lettings services similar to those currently being provided by Alternate Venues London (AVL). Please visit www.alternativevenues.co.uk for more information. If you provide services similar to those currently provided by AVL, please email co-commercialteam@rfca.mod.uk with 'GL Alt Venue' in the subject line. We will be holding the following supplier engagement sessions via Zoom to provide further information on who we are and the provision of Alternate Venues lettings service. This sessions are open to all interested parties and will be held as follows: Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023 Time: 11:30 - 12:30 Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89646151460?pwd=SEtYNStTNS9KNFBpWHBOdFpJaGJ6QT09 Meeting ID: 896 4615 1460 Passcode: 291764 Thursday,12 Oct 2023 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89021582240?pwd=dEM1NUwvcXViV0lrckpidjY4WGc3dz09 Meeting ID: 890 2158 2240 Passcode: 063999 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcLTEgcgfc

Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association Wessex are seeking suitably qualified contractors to tender for internal reconfiguration and refurbishment of Thornbury Cadet Hut, Including: Flooring, Lighting, Decoration, Plumbing, Fire Doors, Fire alarm & Emergency Lighting. Minimum of Constructionline Silver with SSIP

Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association Wessex are seeking suitably qualified contractors to tender for Ablution Refurbishment for Pilning - Cadet Training Centre. Creation of Male/Female Cadet & Male/Female Adult Toilet and Showers. Creation of a store and access ramp Minimum of Constructionline Silver with SSIP

Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association Wessex are seeking suitably qualified contractors to tender for full refurbishment of Wimborne Air Cadet Site, Including: External redecoration & replacement of panels, strip out and renewal of flooring and redecoration, window repairs. Electrical installation of dado trunking, lighting and switches. Overhaul of WC's & Kitchen units, floor structure repairs. Minimum of Constructionline Silver with SSIP

Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association Wessex are seeking suitably qualified contractors to tender for the demolition of the caretakers house situated at the Pilning Cadet Training centre. Contractors will be required to to have a minimum level of Constructionline Silver with SSIP.

Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association Wessex are seeking suitably qualified contractors to tender for the construction of a new Cadet Facility at the Army Reserve Centre, Keynsham. The scheme comprises the provision of a Cadet Centre which will be of modular offsite construction with the contractor required to design, manufacture and erect the modular unit. The modular unit will be designed in accordance with the clients brief and the contractor will also undertake associated works to include piled foundations, mains services and drainage, external works and the like. The contract will be let under a JCT contract with contractors design and the modular unit contractor will be the Principal Contractor. Contractors will be required to demonstrate a proven track record of design, manufacture and erection of similar modular units and to have a minimum level of Constructionline Silver with SSIP.

Transport of pontoons to drydock then shotblasting, redecoration and associated works

The Council of Reserve Forces' & Cadets' Associations (CRFCA) requires a single contractor to undertake the role of Principal Contractor for Project Aintree. The successful tenderer will be required to perform the duties of Principal Contractor ensuring the project is managed and compliant with Regulation 13 of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (the 'Regulations'). The strategic objective is to safely complete the installation, commissioning and handover of approximately 76 no. individual Modular Secure Facilities (MSFs) on Volunteer Estate sites located throughout the UK. It is anticipated that the contract/works will commence immediately upon award.

Transport of existing pontoons to dry dock then refurbishment including shot blasting, painting and minor repairs as per specification

Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association Wessex are seeking suitably qualified contractors to tender for male and female ablution refurbishment at the Army Reserve Centre, Bishops Hull, Taunton. Minimum of Constructionline Silver with SSIP

The provision for internal alterations to an existing building to improve the ablutions provision at Derriford Army Reserve Centre, the refurbishment of 1st Floor Ablutions (X6) inclusive Showers, WC's, basins plus demolition works, within occupied building. plus Mechanical & Electrical installations Additional information: Winning Tenderer to be registered on Construction line to Silver at minimum, with SSIP (Acclaimed/DTS)

Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association are seeking suitably qualified demolition contractors to tender for the demolition of the Cadet Centre in Filton. Minimum of Constructionline Silver with SSIP

Wessex Reserve Forces' & Cadets' Association are seeking suitably qualified contractors to tender for supply & install of timber/composite windows matching current design in Dorchester Army Reserve Centre & Dorset Cadet HQ . Minimum of Constructionline Silver accreditation with SSIP.

Expression of interest required . Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association are seeking suitably qualified contractors to tender for the refurbishment of Cadet Facility in Launceston (Cladding, roofing, internal walls and flooring) . Minimum of Constructionline Silver with SSIP

Principal Contractor required. Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association are seeking suitably qualified contractors to tender for the construction of a Modular Build Cadet Facility in Camborne. Minimum of Constructionline Silver with SSIP

Wessex Reserve Forces' & Cadets' Association are seeking suitably qualified contractors to tender for refurbishment work in a single storey building which includes new lighting, decorations, flooring within HMS Flying Fox Reserve Centre. Minimum of Constructionline Silver accreditation with SSIP.

Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association are seeking suitably qualified contractors to tender for the re-roofing & renewal of skylights on Main Army Reserve Centre Building ( Presently area of bitumen flat roofing and pitched tiled roofing) Minimum of Constructionline Silver with SSIP

Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadets Association are seeking suitably qualified contractors to tender for the construction of a Modular Build Cadet Facility in Camborne. Minimum of Constructionline Silver with SSIP