Tender

Eastgate Point - Fit-Out

GENTOO GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 15:50

Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Eastgate Point - Fit-Out" project, initiated by Gentoo Group, is currently in the tender stage. The project involves the internal fit-out of the Eastgate Point Depot located in Sunderland, United Kingdom. Targeting the construction industry, the procurement seeks to engage businesses for construction work under an open competition framework operating below the threshold. Important dates include the enquiry period ending on 22 May 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 29 May 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 20 July 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31 December 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their tenders electronically, as permitted under the submission terms.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, offering contracting potential valued at £1,680,000. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, companies specialising in construction and fit-out services stand to benefit greatly from participating. The procurement process emphasises quality and price as key evaluation criteria, with specific weight allocated to interviews and value engineering practices. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive construction solutions in line with these criteria will find the tender most rewarding. Gentoo Group, a reputable public authority in sub-central government, provides an established platform for enterprises looking to expand their operations in the regional UK market.

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Notice Title

Eastgate Point - Fit-Out

Notice Description

Internal Fit-Out of Eastgate Point Depot.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice only, no documentation to be completed and returned. Please email me directly to express your interest - mackenzie.heath@gentoogroup.com.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035816-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
8 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
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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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