Tender

Loft and Cavity Insulation

VICO HOMES

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Tender

21 Jan 2026 at 10:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Vico Homes, a sub-central public authority located in Castleford, United Kingdom, is seeking bids for a significant public procurement project titled "Loft and Cavity Insulation". This tender falls under the insulation work industry category and is applicable within the Wakefield District and surrounding areas. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their bids by 13th February 2026. The contract is valued at £1,100,000 and will commence on 26th January 2026, with a possibility for a 12-month extension upon satisfactory performance, concluding potentially by 25th January 2030. The procurement method is open competition, allowing electronic submissions as specified on the designated platform.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in insulation works and capable of managing emergency interventions. The project scope covers comprehensive insulation services across a wide geographic area and includes both routine and emergency work provisions. Businesses that have a robust portfolio in quality and cost-effective solutions are ideally positioned to win this contract, as the award criteria are heavily weighted towards cost (60%) and quality (40%). This tender is a substantial opportunity for contractors looking to establish or expand their operations within the public sector and the Wakefield District.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Loft and Cavity Insulation

Notice Description

Vico Homes Ltd are inviting bids from organisations that are able to meet the requirements for Loft and Cavity Wall Insulations and associated services within the Wakefield District and surrounding area. Vico Homes Ltd is looking for one contractor who can work across the whole of the Wakefield district and surrounding area. All works will include emergency work, and any contractor must have provision to attend to emergencies as outlined in this document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract Start 26/01/2026 Contract End 25/01/2029 12 month extension to 25/01/2030 Subject to satisfactory performance and benchmarking.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005117-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45320000 - Insulation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VICO HOMES
Contact Name
Mark Whitehouse
Contact Email
mwhitehouse@vicohomes.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CASTLEFORD
Postcode
WF10 5HX
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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