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Groundworks Framework; 2026 - 2030

Gentoo Group · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 4 Oct 2026, 17:46.

Opportunity overview

Gentoo are looking to create a Framework of Groundwork Contractors to carry out the supply and installation of earthworks, roads and sewers, plotworks, retaining walls, external works, service connections and all associated works. The initial works relates to 95nr plots however it is envisaged that a number of schemes requiring groundworks will be procured via this arrangement over the duration of the Framework.

Classification

  • CPV45000000 — Construction work

Lots

  • Lot 1£6.5m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
REQ778
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
4
Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
It is the intention of Gentoo to establish a Framework to deliver these works. The underlying reason for procuring in this manner is the need to maintain a continuous service in the event of failure/capacity issues by any Supplier. Award of the works will be made as follows: Gentoo intend to appoint a maximum of 4 Contractors to this Framework. The four highest scoring Contractors based on a combination of Quality, Price, Social Value and Score Interview will be appointed. All works will be allocated at the discretion of Gentoo based on suitability of a Contractor against nature of the requirements. In spite of this, Gentoo Group reserve the right to retain as much flexibility as is necessary when issuing works orders and will utilise the Supplier most suited to the tasks being issued. Particularly in circumstances in which a responsive approach is necessary and a quick turnaround of information is required – Gentoo will appoint the most suitable Supplier to carry out this work. Gentoo also reserve the right to appoint more than one Supplier at any time to ensure key milestones are adhered to and completion of all issued works is completed within the pre-agreed timescales. The Framework will operate on a performance-related basis. Regular failure against the Key Performance Indicators will lead to the suspension of works orders. Further information regards this process is provided elsewhere within the Tender Pack.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
1 Apr 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
27 Mar 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
15 May 2026, 00:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active

Value

Including VAT
7,800,000
Amount
6,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Interview

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
25 May 2026, 01:00
Ends
24 May 2030, 00:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45000000
Description
Construction work

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC23
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
017784-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
27 Feb 2026, 11:02
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Gentoo Group
Id
GB-COH-RS007302

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
RS007302

Address

Street Address
Emperor House, Head Office , 2 Emperor Way
Locality
Sunderland
Postal Code
SR3 3XR
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKC23

Contact

Name
Mackenzie Heath

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sunderland · UKC23 · SR3 3XR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC23 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 004691-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 017784-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·