Planning

Eastgate Point - Fit-Out

GENTOO GROUP

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Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 09:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gentoo Group, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, is planning a procurement process for the "Eastgate Point - Fit-Out" project. This project involves the internal fit-out of the Eastgate Point Depot, classified under construction work in the UKC23 region of Sunderland, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, a market engagement notice has been published, marking a preliminary phase where interested parties are invited to express their interest by 8th February 2026. The procurement process will officially commence with a contract period running from 20th April 2026 to 6th September 2026, with an estimated gross contract value of £1,100,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those that qualify as SMEs or VCSEs, owing to the suitability requirements of the lot. Given the scale and significance of the depot fit-out, construction companies with expertise in similar works would find this project appealing for business growth. The engagement phase allows for early involvement and strategic positioning, and Gentoo Group's transparent procurement process provides a promising platform for competitive businesses aiming to expand their operations within the government sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079193-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£916,666 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Feb 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 6 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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