This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 May 2026 at 13:16

Planning

07 May 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The purchasing organisation for this tender is the Gentoo Group, operating under the legal entity code GB-COH-RS007302. The procurement process is at the tender stage and seeks quotations from ecological consultancies for a contract titled "Ecology Services; 2026 - 2034." This falls under the industry category of environmental services, specifically focusing on pollution investigation, environmental auditing, and consultancy services. The contract, located in Sunderland, UKC23 region, is projected to last four years with an option of a four-year extension. Key deadlines include the tender submission ending on 10th June 2026 and the award period concluding on 17th July 2026. The procurement is carried out via an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This opportunity presents growth potential for businesses specialising in ecological and environmental consulting. The open procedure welcomes participation from SMEs and VCSEs, enhancing competitive access. With a total contract value of GBP 300,000, extending to GBP 360,000 gross, the tender underscores importance on price, quality, and social value, weighted at 60%, 30%, and 10% respectively. Businesses capable of delivering pollution investigation services, environmental auditing, and broader ecological consultancy will be well-suited to leverage this contract to establish and expand their market presence in the UK’s environmental services industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ecology Services; 2026 - 2034

Notice Description

Gentoo are seeking quotations from suitably qualified and experienced Ecological Consultancies to enter into a 4-year Contract for the delivery of its Asset Investment Plan (the Programme). This Contract is let with a further option to extend for 48-months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This Contract is let with an option to extend to extend for a further 4-years commencing 20th July 2030 - 19th July 2034.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050de5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041975-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90715000 - Pollution investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
18 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2030 4-5 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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