This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 10:12

Tender

07 May 2026 at 14:16

Planning

07 May 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

In a recently completed procurement process, Gentoo Group, a public authority in Sunderland, UK, awarded a contract for "Ecology Services; 2026 - 2034" to Delta-Simons Limited. The procurement, using an open procedure, was part of the delivery for Gentoo’s Asset Investment Plan. With a total value of £600,000, the contract is poised to start on 20th July 2026, and it includes an optional extension for an additional 48 months. The contract period initially ends on 19th July 2030, significantly contributing to addressing environmental issues and pollution through consultancy services. This represents the award stage of the procurement process, with important milestones such as the standstill period ending on 17th July 2026 and future signature scheduled for 20th July 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in environmental consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. The requirement for experienced ecological consultancies aligns with Gentoo Group's strategic investment in sustainability and asset management. Winning this contract or similar ones could help businesses expand their service offerings in the environmental and pollution investigation sectors. Companies with competencies in environmental audits and consultancy services across the UK region would be well-placed to compete effectively in such tenders and support public authorities in meeting their ecological objectives.

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/063472-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 May 2026Expired
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gentoo Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Delta-Simons Limited

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