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title: "Bulford Heating"
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# Bulford Heating

Buyer: VIVO DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce89e187-f8eb-4af8-8d6a-75d6c7638513

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad843cc-8662-47ef-b217-2e72c7d500c2 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 15 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad843cc-8662-47ef-b217-2e72c7d500c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad843cc-8662-47ef-b217-2e72c7d500c2
  8th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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