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Planning

23 Jun 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Gentoo Group centres around securing Water Hygiene Services aimed at ensuring compliance with ‘The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems’ L8 Approved Code of Practice 2013. This tender focuses on providing comprehensive Legionella monitoring and risk assessments across public buildings and properties managed by Gentoo. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 23rd June 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by 1st July 2026. Located in Sunderland, UK (region UKC23), the contract proposes a 24-month framework agreement with potential extensions up to a total of 48 months, contingent on performance and necessity. The procurement employs a framework agreement technique targeted at service providers within the Environmental issues consultancy services category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy services, particularly those adept at managing water hygiene and Legionella risk. With an initial contract value of £328,000, it offers substantial growth potential for SMEs capable of demonstrating proficiency and adaptability in line with the UK Procurement Act 2023. Businesses capable of delivering these specialised services, combined with the ability to undertake potential remedial works, will find this contract particularly suitable. The structured nature of the framework agreement provides stability and potential for long-term collaboration, fostering business expansion while addressing critical environmental needs in public health and safety.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Water Hygiene - Monitoring & Risk Assessments

Notice Description

Gentoo are seeking to award a contract for the provision of Water Hygiene Services. The Successful Supplier will be required to deliver these services to Gentoo public buildings and properties in accordance with 'The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems' L8 Approved Code of Practice 2013 and HSG274 Parts 2&3. Gentoo requires one supplier to deliver the service provision of Legionella monitoring and risk assessments. In instances where Gentoo does not have the resource or capacity, the successful supplier may be required to complete remedial works, this is at the discretion of Gentoo and will be discussed with the supplier in more detail as and when necessary. The framework agreement will be in place for a 24 month period, with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods, providing there is still a requirement / budget and the successful supplier is performing to a satisfactory standard. The duration will not exceed 48 month.

Planning Information

Gentoo Group is pleased to publish this pre-market engagement notice to generate early interest in our forthcoming tender for Water Hygiene Services. Gentoo are seeking to award a contract for the provision of Water Hygiene Services. The Successful Supplier will be required to deliver these services to Gentoo public buildings and properties in accordance with ‘The Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems’ L8 Approved Code of Practice 2013 and HSG274 Parts 2&3. Gentoo requires one supplier to deliver the service provision of Legionella monitoring and risk assessments. In instances where Gentoo does not have the resource or capacity, the successful supplier may be required to complete remedial works, this is at the discretion of Gentoo and will be discussed with the supplier in more detail as and when necessary. The framework agreement will be in place for a 24 month period, with the option to extend by 2 x 12 month periods, providing there is still a requirement / budget and the successful supplier is performing to a satisfactory standard. The duration will not exceed 48 month. 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-06baea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058888-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£328,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2027 - 7 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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