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Groundworks Framework; 2026 - 2030

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

Gentoo Group

LOCATION

Northumberland and Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

VALUE

£7,800,000

DEADLINE

February 26, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

45000000

REFERENCE

004691-2026

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Original Tender 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.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are identified in the provided preliminary market engagement notice summaries.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a registered groundwork contractor or a company legally capable of performing groundwork services.
  • SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to participate.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate capability to supply and install earthworks, roads and sewers, plotworks, retaining walls, external works, service connections, and all associated construction works.
  • Possess the capacity and expertise to undertake projects involving initial works for approximately 95 plots and subsequent multiple schemes over a four-year framework duration.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess the financial capacity to undertake projects within a framework with an estimated total value of £6.5 million (or 7.8 million EUR) over 48 months.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Participate in the preliminary market engagement process.
  • Submit any required information for the preliminary market engagement by the deadline of February 26, 2026, 00:00:00.

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HTM
Planning Notice
Administrative Documents004691-2026.html
Summary:
Gentoo Group is seeking groundwork contractors for a £6.5M framework covering earthworks, roads, sewers, and associated works over four years (2026-2030), with preliminary market engagement open until February 26, 2026, and SMEs/VCSEs particularly encouraged to participate.
DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data004691-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
Gentoo Group is establishing a framework for groundwork contractors to undertake earthworks, roads, sewers, plotworks, and associated construction for initial and future housing schemes.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data004691-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Gentoo Group is seeking groundwork contractors to join a framework for earthworks, roads, sewers, and associated construction works, initially for 95 plots with future schemes anticipated.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents004691-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Gentoo Group has published a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to establish a Groundwork Contractors Framework for earthworks, roads, sewers, and associated construction projects, with an estimated value of £6.5 million over four years.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a well-described Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for a groundworks framework, demonstrating good transparency regarding scope and value, and encouraging broad participation. However, it lacks critical details such as a defined procedure type, evaluation criteria, and e-submission capabilities, which are essential for a subsequent formal tender.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

As a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, not all formal tender legal requirements apply. The CPV code is appropriate, and there are no disputes. However, the absence of a defined procedure type and a clear reveal date for the notice are notable omissions.

Missing procedure type
Missing reveal date
Clarity80/100

The description of the works and the requirements for PME participation are clear and unambiguous. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria is a significant clarity gap for future stages of the procurement process.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Most basic information, including estimated value, duration, and scope, is well-defined. However, the tender is incomplete due to the missing procedure type and, critically, the absence of any evaluation criteria for the subsequent formal tender.

Missing procedure type
No evaluation criteria specified
Fairness85/100

The tender promotes fairness by disclosing the estimated value, encouraging SMEs/VCSEs, and being divided into parts. However, the lack of evaluation criteria and the absence of e-submission could hinder transparency and equal access in the formal tender stage.

No evaluation criteria specified
No e-submission
Practicality65/100

Contract duration and start date are clearly specified, which is practical. The major practical drawback is the lack of electronic submission, which is a standard expectation in modern procurement processes.

No e-submission
Data Consistency90/100

Key dates and financial information are logical and consistent across the provided data. The primary gaps are the 'None' values for 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields, which are expected to be populated in a formal tender.

'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are 'None'
Sustainability50/100

The notice encourages VCSE participation, which is a positive social aspect. However, it lacks explicit criteria for environmental sustainability (green procurement) or innovation, indicating a limited focus on broader sustainability goals.

Not green procurement
No social criteria (beyond VCSE encouragement)

Strengths

Clear description of scope and PME requirements
Estimated value disclosed and documents available
Encourages SME and VCSE participation
Good data consistency for available fields

Concerns

Missing formal procedure type and evaluation criteria
No electronic submission option
Limited focus on sustainability aspects
Missing reveal date for the notice

Recommendations

1. Clearly define the procurement procedure type and evaluation criteria for the subsequent formal tender.
2. Implement an e-submission platform to enhance accessibility and efficiency for future stages.
3. Integrate specific sustainability criteria (environmental, social, innovation) into the framework requirements.

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