Tender

Solar House Electrical Works

GENTOO GROUP

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Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Gentoo Group, a public authority classified under sub-central government, is initiating an open procurement process titled "Solar House Electrical Works" in the Sunderland area, specifically targeting the UKC23 region. This tender, valued at £450,000, involves the refurbishment of electrical installations in a 20-storey residential high-rise, including fire safety, access control, and CCTV systems. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 23rd May 2025, and the work is set to commence on 28th July 2025, ending on 31st October 2025. Interested parties need to submit their proposals electronically via the specified platform.

This project offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installation work, particularly those adept in enhancing residential safety and security systems. Companies with expertise in LV distribution, communications, and comprehensive electrical testing and commissioning are well-suited for this tender. The contract prioritises quality and price, with 40% of the scoring based on quality and 60% on price, providing a competitive landscape for qualified suppliers looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Solar House Electrical Works

Notice Description

Solar House was built in the 1960's and is a large 20-storey residential high-rise block of flats with communal laundry facilities on the ground floor and 94 separate flats contained within an overall building complex. The project comprises of the main electrical intake, fire safety, access control and closed-circuit television (CCTV) refurbishment at the below address. Solar House, Sunderland, SR1 3DL The relevant electrical services shall be replaced with new or amended, as indicated on the drawings attached as Appendix 3, as part of the planned refurbishment. Each replacement shall be planned and executed on an individual basis and not in one whole project. The electrical services installation shall generally comprise the following. * Identification, retention and strip out of existing services, * LV Distribution installation, * Earthing installation, * Communications installation, * Access Control installation, * CCTV installation, * Fire detection and alarm installation, * Builders work in connection, and * Testing & commissioning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016244-2025
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

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
Mackenzie Heath
Contact Email
mackenzie.heath@gentoogroup.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

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