---
title: "Lead Mains Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f270"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENTOO GROUP"
published: "2025-12-10"
---

# Lead Mains Replacement

Buyer: GENTOO GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f270

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Gentoo Group, pertains to the "Lead Mains Replacement" tender in Sunderland, UKC23 region. This project aimed to procure a contractor for replacing lead mains for domestic cold water supply due to issues with leaking or damaged supply pipework. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded on 1st December 2025, and active from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, categorised as 'below threshold - without competition', focusing on water plumbing work within the 'works' industry category. The value of the contract is £60,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in water plumbing services, particularly those with the capacity to handle projects focusing on infrastructure maintenance and repair. Companies like Advantage Utilities Services Limited, which specialise in utility services for large-scale operations, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This process highlights potential for business growth for enterprises capable of delivering specialised plumbing services, opening avenues for long-term partnerships and entry into public utility frameworks. Businesses looking to develop credentials in public contracts may see this as an early stepping stone to achieving greater visibility and securing more complex projects in the future.

## Notice

Procurement of a contractor to undertake works on existing lead mains replacement (Domestic cold water supply) from external water meter/isolation tap to internal stop tap. Due to leaking supply or damaged supply pipework. This is an interim contract, whilst Gentoo Group prepares for a long term procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081322-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANTAGE UTILITIES SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45332200 - Water plumbing work

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 09:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081322-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081322-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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