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title: "South Durham Court - Internal Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050dea"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GENTOO GROUP"
published: "2025-05-07"
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# South Durham Court - Internal Refurbishment

Buyer: GENTOO GROUP  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050dea

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## Summary

The Gentoo Group, a public undertaking organisation based in Sunderland, UK, is initiating the planning stage of a tender for the internal refurbishment of South Durham Court, a high-rise residential block in Sunderland. The procurement is categorised under construction works and involves a substantial budget of £4,000,000. This project includes several key components such as retro-fitting a sprinkler system, full electrical re-wiring, and the installation of new kitchens and bathrooms in 102 flats. The procurement process will follow the procedure outlined by the UK's public procurement legislation 2023/54, with the contract period expected to run from 4 May 2026 to 25 June 2027. Potential vendors should note that a future notice is planned for release on 1 April 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultant architects and firms specialising in multi-disciplinary construction projects, particularly those with expertise in fire safety engineering and adherence to the Building Safety Act. Businesses with capabilities in large-scale residential refurbishments, plumbing, and electrical installations will find this contract well-suited to their services. Securing this tender can enable these businesses to expand their portfolio in public sector projects and enhance their market presence in the North East England region.

## Notice

Gentoo Group are seeking to a Consultant Architect with a background knowledge and proven track record of working on multi-disciplinary projects. The project will require Principal Designer and a Building Safety Act overview to be provided by the successful applicant. It would also be ideal if the same could offer an in-house Fire Safety Engineering services for the project. The works to be designed are to a high-rise block located within the City of Sunderland. The block contains 104 residential flats with an equal split of 52 1-bedroom flats and 52 2-bedroom flats. The scheme to be completed will involve the following: * Retro-fit Sprinkler system, Type 4 Installation * Full communal Re-wire. Work will include the installation of a new internal meter room within the building. * Internal re-wire of all 104 flats, to include new High Retention storage heating to 102 of the flats * Full L1 Fire alarm system * S & F of new Kitchens to 102 flats. * S & F of new bathrooms to 102 flats, with an element of internal remodelling to remove a prefabricated metal cabinet that forms part of the internal layout. * Communal redecoration on completion. * Replacement flooring to all communal areas. For an informal chat about this project, please feel free to contact Mr Alan Callear - Asset Technical Manager on 07525 66894 or Mr Barrie Callaghan - Asset Building Surveyor on 07793 305 389

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019404-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 25 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 13:32 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019404-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019404-2025
  7th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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