---
title: "Connexions Depot & Houghton Depot - Refurbishment Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068bf6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GENTOO GROUP"
published: "2026-04-27"
---

# Connexions Depot & Houghton Depot - Refurbishment Programme

Buyer: GENTOO GROUP  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068bf6

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## Summary

The Gentoo Group, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage for a tender labelled "Connexions Depot & Houghton Depot - Refurbishment Programme". This contracting process involves refurbishment works at Connexions Depot, Washington, and Houghton Depot, Newbottle Street within the UKC23 region, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the building construction work category with plans for project commencement on 1st September 2026 and completion by 31st December 2026. Interested parties must note a vital milestone: preliminary market engagement is slated for 7th June 2026. The procurement stage currently emphasises planning, indicating early opportunities for suppliers to familiarise themselves with the requirements.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building construction, particularly those adept in refurbishment projects. Enterprises that are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities, given the suitability criteria. As the process is yet above threshold, the opportunity promises budget-friendly competitiveness. Furthermore, established connections with similar refurbishment projects would position these businesses favourably during official tender submissions post the market engagement phase scheduled for early June.

## Notice

Refurbishment of both Connexions Depot, Washington and Houghton Depot, Newbottle Street.

### Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038186-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £708,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 15:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038186-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038186-2026
  27th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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