Tender

Project Tullie Phase 3: Main Contractor Services ITT

TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of Main Contractor services for Project Tullie Phase 3 at the museum located in Carlisle, England (CA3 8TP). This procurement is within the construction industry category, with a focus on works involving the extension and renovation of museum areas. The tender is at the active stage, with the process being open and below the threshold. Interested parties should note the deadline for tender submission, set for 21 November 2025 at 12:00 UTC, and the project is scheduled to commence on 16 January 2026, concluding by 23 October 2026. The estimated contract value is £1,900,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those capable of undertaking both ground-floor extensions and refurbishments. The open procedure is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio with a prestigious project. By participating, companies can showcase their construction expertise and potentially establish a long-term partnership with the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust, a reputable organisation within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Tullie Phase 3: Main Contractor Services ITT

Notice Description

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) is seeking to establish an Agreement for the provision of Main Contractor services for Project Tullie (Phase 3) at the existing Tullie House Museum, which includes enlargement of existing ground floor storage by extension of the building and the refurbishment and renovation of existing areas on ground and first floors to provide new layouts to galleries and learning studio.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8075909e-92f5-457a-883f-a00ee5b92b1a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 23 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8TP
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

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