Planning

Connexions Depot & Houghton Depot - Refurbishment Programme

GENTOO GROUP

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Planning

27 Apr 2026 at 15:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gentoo Group, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage for a tender labelled "Connexions Depot & Houghton Depot - Refurbishment Programme". This contracting process involves refurbishment works at Connexions Depot, Washington, and Houghton Depot, Newbottle Street within the UKC23 region, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the building construction work category with plans for project commencement on 1st September 2026 and completion by 31st December 2026. Interested parties must note a vital milestone: preliminary market engagement is slated for 7th June 2026. The procurement stage currently emphasises planning, indicating early opportunities for suppliers to familiarise themselves with the requirements.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building construction, particularly those adept in refurbishment projects. Enterprises that are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, given the suitability criteria. As the process is yet above threshold, the opportunity promises budget-friendly competitiveness. Furthermore, established connections with similar refurbishment projects would position these businesses favourably during official tender submissions post the market engagement phase scheduled for early June.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connexions Depot & Houghton Depot - Refurbishment Programme

Notice Description

Refurbishment of both Connexions Depot, Washington and Houghton Depot, Newbottle Street.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038186-2026
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

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£708,333 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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Contact Email
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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