Planning

Full Internal Refurbish to 750 Void Houses

VIVO DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 09:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VIVO DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED is planning a procurement process titled "Full Internal Refurbish to 750 Void Houses," focusing on construction work within the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. This tender is in the planning stage, with a specific milestone set for engagement closure on 30th January 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of construction work, coded under CPV 45000000. Interested businesses are encouraged to express interest, although replies to these expressions will not be given, as they serve to populate a potential tenderer list.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the construction sector with CONSTRUCTION LINE GOLD accreditation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable, enhancing business engagement within this scale. By participating in refurbishment projects that span multiple properties, with around 750 houses involved, businesses can significantly increase their portfolio and experience in large-scale renovation efforts. This procurement process encourages participation from construction firms ready to engage in extensive refurbishment initiatives, offering a promising avenue for business expansion and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Full Internal Refurbish to 750 Void Houses

Notice Description

Vivo Defence are looking expressions of interest from CONSTRUCTION LINE GOLD contractors to tender for full house internal refurbishment works to void properties. There is a proposed programme of circa 750 properties throughout the South East and South West. Please note your expressions of interest will not be replied to but your details will be added to our list of possible tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0b53e25-3f41-4738-a217-1d1acc61766e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIVO DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Jon Byrne
Contact Email
billableworkstenders@vivodefence.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE12 8EX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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