Open27 days left · closes midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026

Cyclical Decoration; 2027 - 2034

Gentoo Group · Local or regional public body

In brief

Gentoo Group is looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work (North East).

The estimated value is £8,487,500 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 7 years, starting 1 July 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 23 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 30% · Commercial 50% · Social Value 10% · Scored Interview 10%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 16 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Internal and External Cyclical Decoration and associated works/services including but not limited to pre-paint repairs i.e., joinery or concrete repairs and cleaning of UPVC/render.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 27 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £8,487,500 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: app.panacea-software.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 23 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Wednesday 28 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

22 May 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 047490-2026
13 July 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 065547-2026
25 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 090887-2026

About the buyer

Gentoo GroupLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

RE:GEN Solutions Limited2 contracts
ACT Construction1 contract
Allscaff Services Limited1 contract
Ashbrooke Tree Services Limited1 contract
BS Scaffolding Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Gentoo Group

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From notice 047490-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 May 2026, last updated 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.