Planning

Groundworks Framework; 2026 - 2030

  • Gentoo Group

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-004691

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0609a6

Published 20 January 2026, 11:07am



Scope

Reference

REQ778

Description

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.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

  • £6,500,000 excluding VAT
  • £7,800,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 25 May 2026 to 24 May 2030
  • 4 years

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

  • 45000000 - Construction work

Contract locations

  • UKC23 - Sunderland

Engagement

Engagement deadline

26 February 2026

Engagement process description

Preliminary Market Engagement Notice only.


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

27 February 2026


Contracting authority

Gentoo Group

  • Companies House: RS007302

Emperor House, Head Office , 2 Emperor Way

Sunderland

SR3 3XR

United Kingdom

Contact name: Mackenzie Heath

Email: mackenzie.heath@gentoogroup.com

Region: UKC23 - Sunderland

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government