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This PIN is being published with a focus on pre-market engagement in order to inform a business case being submitted for approval autumn 2022. Once the business case is approved, we will be in a position to establish timescales in order to tender for the works. Any supplier responding to this PIN will be advised once the tender is published but will still have to meet the requirements as stated within the tender documents. A virtual supplier information session will be held on Wednesday, 27 July from 10am to 12pm in order to provide suppliers background on the Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations and to go through the information contained in the pre-market engagement survey. Nothing discussed in the virtual supplier information session will differ from the information contained within this PIN, the pre-market engagement survey or background information provided. Dial in details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89101059148?pwd=RD-D0xiGtzkMElvsNZZZlGTI-a-PJT.1 Meeting ID: 891 0105 9148 Passcode: 148629 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kvLbjPXSZ The Reserve Estate Optimisation Programme (REOP) is a major defence investment which aims to optimise the Volunteer Estate to be more efficient, and to change from a historic footprint to one that supports today's demands. The Programme will be delivered in a series of 3 sequential Tranches. REOP Tranche 1 consists of projects which represent immediate optimisation opportunities for the Volunteer Estate, and focuses principally on improving the cadet experience. The mandated delivery timescale for Tranche 1 is 30 months as of January 2022, and it consists of the following two workstreams: *A group of 'early wins' projects, which has received approval to proceed and is currently in delivery. The 'early wins' projects do not fall within scope of this market engagement survey. *A group of more complex 'remainder' projects, consisting of new build Joint Cadet Centres (JCC's) along with refurbishments and extensions to existing cadet facilities. Suppliers interested in accessing further documentation and the survey may do so through our Delta e-sourcing portal as noted below: URL: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ Access code: 9STW45BD58

Internal and external refurbishment of Cadet Hut

Single storey extension to dining area

Transport of pontoons to dry docks then carrying out refurbishment works to shot blast paint and associated repair works

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

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

RFCA for Wales requires delivery of External Audit Services for the 2023-2027 period. The scope of this contract will cover the provision of a statutory audit service and report thereon in respect of the Financial Statements of RFCA for Wales to both Group auditors (working to a tight timescale) and RFCA for Wales stakeholders by way of a presentation to the Wales Board. The audit is predominantly a balance sheet audit with some system and control checks performed as part of an interim visit in the early spring ahead of the financial year end (in February) with a final visit towards the end of April/early May The group auditors issue year end instruction for the single entity audits which comprises: •Deadlines •specific audit testing •Approval of locally generated year end reports •Predetermined year-end meetings with the group auditors

Transport of existing pontoons to drydock for refurbishment. Preparation, redecoration and associated maintenance works to Pontoon as per tender specification

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.

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.

To reach this opportunity, click here https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WJAY4DDJW4. The purpose of the contract is to procure engineering services for the replacement of the existing gas boiler plant providing heating and hot water services to the RFCA site in White City. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Refurbishment works to single storey timber- framed building, including: Replacement of roof covering, rainwater goods, windows & doors, lighting, sanitary ware, electric heaters, flooring. The works will also include internal and external decoration.

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V996SMHR96 The purpose of the contract is to procure engineering services for the replacement of the existing gas boiler plant providing heating and hot water services to the RFCA site in Grove Park. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

General Refurbishment of offices and shower area, removal of commercial kitchen, external door, fascia, gutter and roof repairs, intercom and signage, as well as boiler replacement.

Cleaning and Consumables on the Volunteer Estate within the RFCA NI region

Cleaning and Consumables on the Volunteer Estate within the RFCA NI region

Test Works

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

Proposed conversion of an existing redundant indoor Shooting Range into office space, with introduction of new windows to the front elevation and construction of external escape staircase. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.