Tender

Bluecoat Bistro Redevelopment Project

BLUECOAT

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Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bluecoat, an arts centre located in Liverpool, is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process for the redevelopment of its first-floor Bistro space. This project, titled "Bluecoat Bistro Redevelopment Project," falls under the Construction work industry category and is progressing with funding from various bodies including Arts Council England and Liverpool City Council. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, positioned below the threshold value, with a total anticipated value of £550,000. Interested parties have until 26th August 2025 to submit their tenders. The planned contract period will commence on 13th October 2025 and conclude on 26th January 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction work, particularly those adept at creating flexible, multi-use spaces suitable for public and private events. The project aims to establish a vibrant and accessible events space, which requires expertise in sound and lighting infrastructure, making it ideal for SMEs specialising in this area. Engaging in this project could enhance a business's portfolio, especially those with a penchant for sustainable development in arts and community-centred projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bluecoat Bistro Redevelopment Project

Notice Description

Following a major capital redevelopment in 2008, Bluecoat has re-established itself as a multi-disciplinary arts centre, with a broad visual, performing and literary arts programme, with a dedicated participation offer, a working community of artists and cohort of creative organisations, businesses and retailers. In 2018, Bluecoat secured capital funding to develop the ground floor public area of the. The project transformed the space by creating a welcoming and inviting visitor experience and through improved building legibility and wayfinding created a gateway to facilitate visitors understanding of Bluecoat's offer. In 2024, Bluecoat secured capital funding from Arts Council England and Liverpool City Council, UKSPF Fund to redevelop the first floor Bistro Space. The project will create an accessible, flexible space. Its versatility will allow configurations for different performances and events, for public and private use, enabling us to better reflect our vision, mission and values. In April 2024 Bluecoat appointed a Design Team, led by Architectural Emporium, to develop a design to meet the project brief and vision. We seek to create a vibrant and welcoming accessible events space with high quality and sustainable facilities. We will reconfigure Bluecoat's 'Bistro', into a large accessible event & performance space by removing the bar, creating a single floor level, installing sound and lighting infrastructure giving greater flexibility for a range of arts activities. This will enable us to hold performances and programme across music, dance, literature, live art, & visual art. We will build on the success of our arts markets and public fairs and host larger participatory events for our visitors, participants and stakeholders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70ce0ec1-c1d0-4843-bc39-6a0cb3763d05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0d16af-6fec-48dd-b7b1-023a082ee475
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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 26 Jan 2026 1-6 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
BLUECOAT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 3BX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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