Planning

Office Furniture Supply; 2026 - 2032

GENTOO GROUP

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 14:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Gentoo Group, focuses on supplying office furniture for its new and existing establishments, including specialist DSE equipment. Situated in Sunderland, UKC23 region, the procurement belongs to the public authority - sub-central government category. The planning stage is currently underway with important dates, such as the Preliminary Market Engagement due by 17th June 2026. The contract is expected to begin on 1st September 2026 and may last until August 2032, offering extensions. The estimated contract value is £600,000, covering the supply of goods under the main procurement category.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in office furniture supply to engage with a prominent public authority. With suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, it opens avenues for smaller enterprises to expand their market reach. Participating businesses will not only gain revenue from the contract but also reinforce their portfolio by associating with a trusted entity like Gentoo Group. This opportunity is particularly advantageous for companies with a robust supply chain capable of delivering across the UKC23 region and those experienced in providing specialised DSE equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Office Furniture Supply; 2026 - 2032

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of furniture for new and existing Gentoo establishments. This arrangement will also cover the source and supply of specialist DSE equipment required following workstation assessments.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement notice only

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ade5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052967-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39130000 - Office furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
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
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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
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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