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title: "Domestic Utilities Provider - Void Properties"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-511bdac0-87b8-43c3-bb60-375ff2a8e4c4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "VIVO DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2025-11-18"
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# Domestic Utilities Provider - Void Properties

Buyer: VIVO DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-511bdac0-87b8-43c3-bb60-375ff2a8e4c4

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## Summary

VIVO Defence Services is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Domestic Utilities Provider - Void Properties." This procurement aims to secure a provider for gas and electricity supply to military homes during void periods across approximately 4,500 properties in the South-East and South-West regions of the United Kingdom. VIVO Defence Services, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is overseeing this process. The industry category for this procurement is "Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy" under the CPV code 09300000. Key engagement ends on 5th December 2025, with further supplier dialogue strongly encouraged. The process is initiated as a tender, but the procurement is still at the planning stage, reflecting the initial data gathering phase of the operation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the utilities sector, especially those capable of providing efficient account management and accurate metering and billing data. Suppliers that can handle quick account transitions without the need for occupant details will particularly find this tender aligns with their expertise. Although the opportunity does not specifically seek SMEs or voluntary and community sector enterprises, businesses with robust infrastructures and experience in handling large portfolios can benefit from engaging with VIVO Defence Services. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by contacting VIVO directly at procurement@vivodefence.com to potentially expand their market presence within the defence sector.

## Notice

VIVO Defence Services is looking for a domestic utilities provider to supply gas and electricity to military homes during the void periods. The portfolio consists of c4500 void in the South-East and South-West regions. The contract would need to provide accurate metering and billing data provided through a consolidated bill. Due to the sensitivity of our client's portfolio the contract requires: * Quick switching and closing of accounts * Ability to action opening and closing of account without the need of in/out going occupants' details * Meter mode changes VIVO are looking to engage with further dialogue with suitable suppliers. Please submit interest directly to: procurement@vivodefence.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be50741-c7cd-45a3-acfb-99e18ea63bf2 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VIVO DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE12 8EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

### Codes

- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 15:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be50741-c7cd-45a3-acfb-99e18ea63bf2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be50741-c7cd-45a3-acfb-99e18ea63bf2
  18th November 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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