Planning

South Durham Court - Internal Refurbishment

GENTOO GROUP

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Planning

07 May 2025 at 13:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gentoo Group, a public undertaking organisation based in Sunderland, UK, is initiating the planning stage of a tender for the internal refurbishment of South Durham Court, a high-rise residential block in Sunderland. The procurement is categorised under construction works and involves a substantial budget of £4,000,000. This project includes several key components such as retro-fitting a sprinkler system, full electrical re-wiring, and the installation of new kitchens and bathrooms in 102 flats. The procurement process will follow the procedure outlined by the UK's public procurement legislation 2023/54, with the contract period expected to run from 4 May 2026 to 25 June 2027. Potential vendors should note that a future notice is planned for release on 1 April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultant architects and firms specialising in multi-disciplinary construction projects, particularly those with expertise in fire safety engineering and adherence to the Building Safety Act. Businesses with capabilities in large-scale residential refurbishments, plumbing, and electrical installations will find this contract well-suited to their services. Securing this tender can enable these businesses to expand their portfolio in public sector projects and enhance their market presence in the North East England region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Durham Court - Internal Refurbishment

Notice Description

Gentoo Group are seeking to a Consultant Architect with a background knowledge and proven track record of working on multi-disciplinary projects. The project will require Principal Designer and a Building Safety Act overview to be provided by the successful applicant. It would also be ideal if the same could offer an in-house Fire Safety Engineering services for the project. The works to be designed are to a high-rise block located within the City of Sunderland. The block contains 104 residential flats with an equal split of 52 1-bedroom flats and 52 2-bedroom flats. The scheme to be completed will involve the following: * Retro-fit Sprinkler system, Type 4 Installation * Full communal Re-wire. Work will include the installation of a new internal meter room within the building. * Internal re-wire of all 104 flats, to include new High Retention storage heating to 102 of the flats * Full L1 Fire alarm system * S & F of new Kitchens to 102 flats. * S & F of new bathrooms to 102 flats, with an element of internal remodelling to remove a prefabricated metal cabinet that forms part of the internal layout. * Communal redecoration on completion. * Replacement flooring to all communal areas. For an informal chat about this project, please feel free to contact Mr Alan Callear - Asset Technical Manager on 07525 66894 or Mr Barrie Callaghan - Asset Building Surveyor on 07793 305 389

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019404-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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