Tender

Project Tullie Phase 2++ Castle Street: Main Contractor Services ITT

TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST

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20 Oct 2025 at 16:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust is seeking a main contractor to undertake conservation and adaption works on a series of at-risk buildings located on Castle Street, within Carlisle's Historic Quarter. This opportunity is part of the Project Tullie Phase 2++ focused on transforming these spaces into community and creative hubs. The tender, classified under the construction work CPV category (45000000), has a project value of £300,000. The procurement process follows an open procedure below the threshold, with a procurement stage currently in the tender phase. Interested parties need to submit their response by 20th November 2025, while enquiry submissions are due by 13th November 2025. The contract period is planned from 3rd December 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on construction and refurbishment within the historical restoration sector. By engaging in this project, businesses can diversify their portfolio and gain experience working on heritage conservation, which can augment their credibility. The location in Carlisle provides wider accessibility for regions within England, making it suitable for local and UK-based companies looking to expand their client base. The ability to participate in transforming iconic historical sites into functional spaces may also appeal to businesses with a creative edge and a commitment to the broader societal impact of their work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Tullie Phase 2++ Castle Street: Main Contractor Services ITT

Notice Description

Phase 2++ will see the conservation and adaption of a series of at-risk buildings on Castle Street, part of Carlisle's Historic Quarter. Having sat empty for several years, ownership of the buildings was transferred to the Trust in 2023 with the aim of expanding the museum and bringing new life and purpose to underused buildings, left in a state of disrepair. The Castle Street development project will see the spaces transformed into a series of rooms for community and creative use, including workshop and meeting spaces. The unique location of the buildings will allow for continued public access outside of the museum opening times, increasing accessibility and our inclusive approach to programming activity. As part of Project Tullie Phase 2, works were undertaken to transform the Old City Hall and Gatehouse buildings into meeting, retail and office spaces for the museum. The Castle Street project will continue this work, focusing on buildings 6-16 Castle Street. The tender documents can be shared upon request. Please contact sale@appleyardandtrew.co.uk. Any enquiries relating to this ITT should be submitted to sale@appleyardandtrew.co.uk by 13th November 2025. Your ITT response must be submitted to sale@appleyardandtrew.co.uk by 20th November 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8c979d-21d1-414a-b9f5-4126ab846aa6
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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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