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Security Services - Londonderry Tower, Lambton Tower and Lumley Tower, Sunderland

GENTOO GROUP

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05 Mar 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process, spearheaded by the Gentoo Group, revolves around the provision of security services for Londonderry Tower, Lambton Tower, and Lumley Tower in Sunderland, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the public security services category and is aimed at enhancing the safety of residents and maintaining the structural integrity of the buildings in preparation for a larger soft strip and demolition project. The contract has been awarded to Modex Security Services, with activities extending from 9th March 2026 to 9th July 2027. The procurement process utilised a limited competition method below the threshold requirements, with the contract already in the award stage as of March 2026.

This opportunity can foster growth for businesses specialising in security services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in public sector engagements. Given the sub-central public authority classification of the Gentoo Group, companies experienced in handling governmental contracts stand to benefit significantly. Firms versed in delivering consistent and reliable security solutions within the UK regions, particularly those familiar with the needs of residential towers, are well-suited to compete or collaborate in future similar tenders, thereby enhancing their business prospects through strategic public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Security Services - Londonderry Tower, Lambton Tower and Lumley Tower, Sunderland

Notice Description

Security Services - Londonderry Tower, Lambton Tower and Lumley Tower, Sunderland too increase safety to remaining residents and to the fabric of the buildings to support the wider soft strip and demolition project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066372
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020084-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 9 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MODEX SECURITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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