Planning

Energy Management Platform for VIVO Defence Services

VIVO DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

30 Sep 2025 at 12:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

VIVO Defence Services Limited is initiating a procurement process for an "Energy Management Platform" to handle meter data from approximately 4,000 sites across its Defence portfolio in England and Wales. The primary goal is to reduce costs and carbon emissions through effective energy management solutions. This procurement, which falls under the industry category of software packages and energy-management services (CPV: 48000000 and CPV: 71314200), is currently in the planning stage. The engagement for potential suppliers ends on 17 October 2025. Interested businesses should note that the platform requirements include UK hosting, Cyber Essentials Plus certification, and SC clearance for system administrators.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management solutions and information systems. Particularly well-suited are companies with capabilities in providing secure and compliant software platforms that facilitate data management and analysis. SMEs and organisations within the VCSE sector are encouraged to engage. Successful collaboration could lead to further opportunities with VIVO’s parent companies, offering a platform for substantial business growth within the Defence and related sectors. Interested suppliers should contact Molly-May Roche Allen at VIVO Defence Services for further dialogue and to express interest.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy Management Platform for VIVO Defence Services

Notice Description

VIVO Defence Services is looking for an Energy Management Platform to manage meter data from across sites within its Defence portfolio (c4,000 meters) and facilitate reduction of costs and carbon emissions. The platform will be used to provide data access to client personnel, generate regular reports, track benefits of energy interventions, and perform analysis to identify potential data issues and opportunities for improvement. Due to the nature of data being held within the platform, prospective suppliers must hold the following information security requirements: > UK hosted & supported > Cyber Essentials Plus > SC clearance required for system administrators > Annual independent IT health checks > ISO27001 desirable VIVO are looking to engage in further dialogue with suitable suppliers. Please submit interest directly to: molly-may.roche-allen@vivodefence.com Further opportunities may exist within our parent company organisations for the successful supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46f33eb8-3900-4382-9919-5d7f6298fbd8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c3264f-ec00-477b-9681-37c80ba5ee0b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

71314200 - Energy-management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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