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Lead Mains Replacement

GENTOO GROUP

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10 Dec 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Gentoo Group, pertains to the "Lead Mains Replacement" tender in Sunderland, UKC23 region. This project aimed to procure a contractor for replacing lead mains for domestic cold water supply due to issues with leaking or damaged supply pipework. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded on 1st December 2025, and active from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, categorised as 'below threshold - without competition', focusing on water plumbing work within the 'works' industry category. The value of the contract is £60,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in water plumbing services, particularly those with the capacity to handle projects focusing on infrastructure maintenance and repair. Companies like Advantage Utilities Services Limited, which specialise in utility services for large-scale operations, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This process highlights potential for business growth for enterprises capable of delivering specialised plumbing services, opening avenues for long-term partnerships and entry into public utility frameworks. Businesses looking to develop credentials in public contracts may see this as an early stepping stone to achieving greater visibility and securing more complex projects in the future.

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Notice Title

Lead Mains Replacement

Notice Description

Procurement of a contractor to undertake works on existing lead mains replacement (Domestic cold water supply) from external water meter/isolation tap to internal stop tap. Due to leaking supply or damaged supply pipework. This is an interim contract, whilst Gentoo Group prepares for a long term procurement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f270
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081322-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45332200 - Water plumbing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
Neil Dixon
Contact Email
067389@logon.tothedomain.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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANTAGE UTILITIES SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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