This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Jul 2026 at 13:18

Planning

22 Jun 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Gentoo Group is spearheading a public procurement process titled "Responsive Roofing Repairs and Maintenance 2026-2030," aimed at establishing a framework agreement with up to six suppliers. The process is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for the tender period set for 3rd August 2026. The industry category pertains to roof repair and maintenance work, with the geographical focus on the UKC23 region, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, valued at £2,400,000. Potential suppliers are encouraged to confirm their operational capacity within the Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, or Teesside regions, with the contract period spanning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2030.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in roofing services, as it involves routine and reactive repairs across numerous domestic properties. The requirement for qualified operatives and local operational facilities suggests that businesses with an established presence in the northeast of England are well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, the framework allows for the possibility of further competitions, adding layers of opportunity for growth and ongoing collaboration. Companies that can demonstrate quality, reliability, and exceptional customer focus stand to benefit markedly from entering this framework agreement, thereby enhancing their market presence and capacity for future public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Responsive Roofing Repairs and Maintenance 2026-2030

Notice Description

Gentoo Group require the establishment of a framework agreement of up to 6 suppliers to support our Property Maintenance department with routine and reactive repair works / small scale replacements to roofing on our domestic properties (including garages).

Planning Information

Gentoo Group is pleased to publish this pre-market engagement notice to generate early interest in our forthcoming Responsive Roofing Repairs and Maintenance Framework 2026–2030. The Responsive Repairs and Maintenance Roofing Framework is intended to support the delivery of day to day, reactive and minor planned roofing works across individual properties. The primary focus of work awarded under this Framework will be: • Routine and responsive roofing repairs • Maintenance activities to address defects, leaks, and failures • Localised remedial works to extend roof life and maintain safety and compliance This opportunity represents a key long-term investment in maintaining and improving our housing stock across the region. We are keen to engage with capable and committed contractors who can deliver high-quality, responsive roofing services and contribute to excellent outcomes for our customers. We strongly encourage interested contractors to begin considering their approach to resourcing and mobilisation. Tenderers will be required to confirm that, at the commencement of the Framework, they have suitably qualified roofing operatives based within the Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, or Teesside region. Ideally, this should be supported by access to a locally based depot, compound, yard, or operational office, enabling the effective deployment of operatives, plant, vehicles, and materials. Gentoo Group is committed to working collaboratively with its supply chain and welcomes interest from organisations that share our values of quality, reliability, and customer focus. We look forward to receiving competitive submissions from the market when the tender is formally released. Submission address and any special instructions https://app.panacea-software.com/gentoo/ Suppliers should register on the new Central Digital Platform (Find a Tender) to store, update, and share core business information (qualifications, financial data, exclusions) to bid for public contracts under the Procurement Act 2023. Registration involves creating a GOV.UK One Login, setting up an organization profile, and generating a share code for tender submissions. Buyers and Suppliers: How to use the Central Digital Platform, the enhanced Find a Tender service (HTML) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/buyers-and-suppliers-how-to-use-the-central-digital-platform-the-enhanced-find-a-tender-service-html Guidance: Central Digital Platform and Publication of Information (HTML) Updated 20 April 2026 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-guidance-documents-procure-phase/guidance-central-digital-platform-and-publication-of-information-html

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062304-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45261900 - Roof repair and maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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