Notice Information
Notice Title
T24-079CAP DNA Maritime Museum Contractors PQQ Application
Notice Description
The project is for the provision of the DNA Museum, Ebrington Square. The new DNA Museum will deliver a world-class attraction and resource to exhibit, explain and explore the rich, unique and fascinating history of Derry ~ Londonderry. The proposal includes the re-use of two Grade B2 listed buildings, set within the historic 'star fort' wall of Ebrington Square, on the east bank of the Foyle River. The site itself is historically significant both to the City and arguably the whole of Northern Ireland, with links to the Siege of Derry. The Museum will exhibit collections on the history of the City and provide dedicated research facilities for the internationally significant archive, which tells the story of how Derry-Londonderry has contributed globally to maritime history and other significant events in the city's past. The new development will restore and enhance the two existing listed buildings - the (665m2) three storey No.49 a former army hospital, constructed c1841; and the (714m2) two storey Nos.45/46 a former games room, constructedc1881, which face directly onto the recently landscaped, south facing, former parade ground. Modern interventions will link and extend the two historic buildings to create the Museum, that will also be respectful of the overall setting. The project will: * Retain and refurbish the two listed buildings, enhancing their historic fabric and creating new purpose for them and improving the visitor experience. * Restore and refurbish the existing external finishes including windows, rendered facade and roof. * Structural works to ensure continued stability of listed buildings and adaption for new use. * Create new dynamic entrance and contemporary public face for the Museum. * The extension to the rear of building No.49 creates a double height, internal circulation route and feature staircase. * New interior throughout to provide modern facilities appropriate for a museum for the 21st century. * Modern finishes throughout with key historic features retained including structural members, historic finishes and the existing staircase to building Nos. 45-46. * A new modern link building between the two historic buildings establishes the flow between the galleries. * The new development will provide a cafe, permanent and temporary exhibition gallery space, research facilities and staff accommodation. The Integrated Consultant Team and Interpretative Design Team have worked closely together to deliver an exciting educational and interactive visitor experience. This project brings purpose and life back to these historic structures with a fitting use that responds to both the immediate context and wider city background. Please refer to the CfT documents for further details.
Lot Information
Lot 1
The project is for the provision of the DNA Museum, Ebrington Square. The new DNA Museum will deliver a world-class attraction and resource to exhibit, explain and explore the rich, unique and fascinating history of Derry ~ Londonderry. The proposal includes the re-use of two Grade B2 listed buildings, set within the historic 'star fort' wall of Ebrington Square, on the east bank of the Foyle River. The site itself is historically significant both to the City and arguably the whole of Northern Ireland, with links to the Siege of Derry. The Museum will exhibit collections on the history of the City and provide dedicated research facilities for the internationally significant archive, which tells the story of how Derry-Londonderry has contributed globally to maritime history and other significant events in the city's past. The new development will restore and enhance the two existing listed buildings - the (665m2) three storey No.49 a former army hospital, constructed c1841; and the (714m2) two storey Nos.45/46 a former games room, constructedc1881, which face directly onto the recently landscaped, south facing, former parade ground. Modern interventions will link and extend the two historic buildings to create the Museum, that will also be respectful of the overall setting. The project will: * Retain and refurbish the two listed buildings, enhancing their historic fabric and creating new purpose for them and improving the visitor experience. * Restore and refurbish the existing external finishes including windows, rendered facade and roof. * Structural works to ensure continued stability of listed buildings and adaption for new use. * Create new dynamic entrance and contemporary public face for the Museum. * The extension to the rear of building No.49 creates a double height, internal circulation route and feature staircase. * New interior throughout to provide modern facilities appropriate for a museum for the 21st century. * Modern finishes throughout with key historic features retained including structural members, historic finishes and the existing staircase to building Nos. 45-46. * A new modern link building between the two historic buildings establishes the flow between the galleries. * The new development will provide a cafe, permanent and temporary exhibition gallery space, research facilities and staff accommodation. The Integrated Consultant Team and Interpretative Design Team have worked closely together to deliver an exciting educational and interactive visitor experience. This project brings purpose and life back to these historic structures with a fitting use that responds to both the immediate context and wider city background. Please refer to the CfT documents for further details.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-047c70
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044840-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Works
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
45 - Construction work
-
- CPV Codes
45210000 - Building construction work
45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £6,750,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £6,750,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £7,958,136 £1M-£10M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 31 Jul 20256 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 16 Aug 2024Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 30 Jul 20256 months ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Via eTendersNI Messaging
- Contact Email
- tenders@derrystrabane.com
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- DERRY
- Postcode
- BT48 7NN
- Post Town
- Northern Ireland
- Country
- Northern Ireland
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLN Northern Ireland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLN0 Northern Ireland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
- Delivery Location
- TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
-
- Local Authority
- Derry City and Strabane
- Electoral Ward
- Northland
- Westminster Constituency
- Foyle
Further Information
Notice URLs
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