--- title: "Gentoo Office Furniture; 2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05077b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05077b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05077b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05077b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENTOO GROUP" published: "2025-04-29" --- # Gentoo Office Furniture; 2025 Buyer: GENTOO GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05077b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05077b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05077b.json) ## Summary The Gentoo Group, a public undertaking based in Sunderland, is inviting tenders for the provision of office furniture under an open procurement method. The tender is part of an active procurement process geared towards supplying a selection of Gentoo Group's offices, specifically in Sunderland and Washington, Tyne and Wear. Potential suppliers are encouraged to participate in the below-threshold open competition, with an anticipated contract value of £175,000.00. The tender process is currently in the tender stage, and interested parties should note that the deadline for submission of tenders is 29th May 2025, with the last date for enquiries being 23rd May 2025. The delivery of specified office furniture is scheduled between mid-July and the end of September 2025. The entire process will take place within the UKC23 region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the office furniture industry, particularly those with the capability to handle substantial tenders and coordinate logistics within the specified region. The opportunity is especially suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated in the tender suitability criteria. Participating in this tender could allow firms to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a reputable public sector client like the Gentoo Group. The procurement requirement for multiple manufacturers encourages innovative pricing and sourcing strategies from the suppliers, enabling businesses to showcase creativity and competitiveness in the tender process. ## Notice Gentoo Group are seeking a Supplier to provide office furniture to a small number of its offices located within Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The offices requiring furniture are: - The Connextions Building at the Galleries, Washington, NE38 7RT; - The Bunny Hill Centre, Sunderland, SR5 4BW; and - Akeler House, Sunderland, SR3 3XR. The above locations are subject to alteration and Gentoo reserve the right to alter the scope and quantity of furniture to be provided. However, all delivery locations will be confined to the Sunderland area. This procurement is a one-off requirement, and not designed to be a longer term agreement. All furniture is specified within the Tender documents - and the successful Supplier will be required to liaise, coordinate and arrange for delivery of the furniture specified to the required locations. There are various manufacturers the Tenderer will be required to seek prices from. Alternatives may be accepted and further details can be found within the Tender Pack. All furniture specified is to be delivered between mid-July and the end of September. Further indicative details are provided within the Tender Pack. Should you wish to access the Tender Pack, please create an account with our E-Tendering Portal here: https://app.panacea-software.com/gentoo/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2Fgentoo%2F Once an account has been created you will then be able to access the Tender documents. ### Planning Information If you would like to express your interest in this Tender, please create an account via the Genbuy system as instructed within the Notice and forward you EoI to: david.major@gentoogroup.com, further details regarding the publication date of the tender will be provided. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017581-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2025 | | Future notice date | 2 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | Lots value | £175,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GENTOO GROUP | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR3 3XR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Doxford | | Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South | | Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39130000 - Office furniture ## Release History - 29 Apr 2025 at 11:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017581-2025 - 25 Apr 2025 at 10:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016969-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017581-2025 29th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016969-2025 25th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/gentoo/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2Fgentoo%2F - https://www.gentoogroup.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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