Planning

Cyclical Decoration

GENTOO GROUP

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 07:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Gentoo Group, a public undertaking operating from Sunderland, United Kingdom. This process is currently at the planning stage and involves a cyclical decoration contract valued at £2,000,000 for both internal and external painting works on occupied and empty homes. Classified under the works category, the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2031. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected by 4th September 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in painting and decoration, particularly those capable of handling large-scale housing projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this contract, thereby broadening the range of potential competitors. Interested businesses are encouraged to position themselves for this lucrative opportunity by preparing for the upcoming procurement stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyclical Decoration

Notice Description

Cyclical Decoration Contract. Internal and External Decoration Provision to occupied and empty homes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a03b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047490-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

45442100 - Painting work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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