Tender

Gentoo Office Furniture; 2025

GENTOO GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 11:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 10:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gentoo Group, a public undertaking based in Sunderland, is inviting tenders for the provision of office furniture under an open procurement method. The tender is part of an active procurement process geared towards supplying a selection of Gentoo Group's offices, specifically in Sunderland and Washington, Tyne and Wear. Potential suppliers are encouraged to participate in the below-threshold open competition, with an anticipated contract value of £175,000.00. The tender process is currently in the tender stage, and interested parties should note that the deadline for submission of tenders is 29th May 2025, with the last date for enquiries being 23rd May 2025. The delivery of specified office furniture is scheduled between mid-July and the end of September 2025. The entire process will take place within the UKC23 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the office furniture industry, particularly those with the capability to handle substantial tenders and coordinate logistics within the specified region. The opportunity is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated in the tender suitability criteria. Participating in this tender could allow firms to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a reputable public sector client like the Gentoo Group. The procurement requirement for multiple manufacturers encourages innovative pricing and sourcing strategies from the suppliers, enabling businesses to showcase creativity and competitiveness in the tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gentoo Office Furniture; 2025

Notice Description

Gentoo Group are seeking a Supplier to provide office furniture to a small number of its offices located within Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The offices requiring furniture are: - The Connextions Building at the Galleries, Washington, NE38 7RT; - The Bunny Hill Centre, Sunderland, SR5 4BW; and - Akeler House, Sunderland, SR3 3XR. The above locations are subject to alteration and Gentoo reserve the right to alter the scope and quantity of furniture to be provided. However, all delivery locations will be confined to the Sunderland area. This procurement is a one-off requirement, and not designed to be a longer term agreement. All furniture is specified within the Tender documents - and the successful Supplier will be required to liaise, coordinate and arrange for delivery of the furniture specified to the required locations. There are various manufacturers the Tenderer will be required to seek prices from. Alternatives may be accepted and further details can be found within the Tender Pack. All furniture specified is to be delivered between mid-July and the end of September. Further indicative details are provided within the Tender Pack. Should you wish to access the Tender Pack, please create an account with our E-Tendering Portal here: https://app.panacea-software.com/gentoo/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2Fgentoo%2F Once an account has been created you will then be able to access the Tender documents.

Planning Information

If you would like to express your interest in this Tender, please create an account via the Genbuy system as instructed within the Notice and forward you EoI to: david.major@gentoogroup.com, further details regarding the publication date of the tender will be provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05077b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017581-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 1-6 months
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
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
David Major
Contact Email
david.major@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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