Tender

Bulford Heating

VIVO DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

VIVO Defence Services Limited, based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, is inviting expressions of interest for a selective procurement titled "Bulford Heating" in the Construction industry category. This tender involves the removal and replacement of heating systems with Air Source Heating Pumps in 56 properties located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, is conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 19th August 2025, with the contract slated to start on 1st October 2025 and complete by 15th February 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £1,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for construction companies, particularly those with expertise in sustainable heating solutions. The project, being open for expressions of interest from contractors with Construction Line Gold accreditation, is well-suited for SMEs that can deliver on both price and quality criteria outlined in the bid documents. Winning this contract could lead to further negotiated phases, allowing businesses to establish a foothold in government procurement by providing innovative heating solutions in the residential sector.

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Notice Title

Bulford Heating

Notice Description

We are looking for expressions of interest from CONSTRUCTION LINE GOLD contractors to carry out the removal of existing heating and hot water system, and replace with the installation of Air Source Heating Pump and associated components to 56 properties. All designs and calculations are to be carried out by the subcontractor. Future phases may be negotiated with the winning bidder based on rates within this tender. Please send your expressions of interest to billableworks@vivodefence.com Please note, by sending an email your interest will be registered but your email will not be responded to. The winning tender will be based on an evaluation of both price and quality, as detailed in the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad843cc-8662-47ef-b217-2e72c7d500c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 15 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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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