Tender

Redevelopment of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

15 Dec 2025 at 13:41

Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 09:22

Planning

28 Mar 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is managing a procurement process for the redevelopment of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, following the publication of an active tender notice. The initiative falls under the "works" industry category, specifically related to museum construction work, and is intended to enhance the museum's connectivity with Mowbray Park and improve facilities for exhibitions and educational programmes. The project is located in Sunderland, United Kingdom, with a tender submission deadline on the 30th of January 2026. Interested parties must register on the Central Digital Platform and the Open UK portal to participate, with the award period expected to close by the 16th of February 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for construction firms specialising in cultural building projects, particularly those with expertise in museum refurbishments and sustainable building practices. The project is valued at up to £9 million and includes requirements for high-quality submissions in areas like construction methods, project team composition, sustainability, and social value. Businesses equipped with innovative approaches to carbon neutrality, educational engagement, and competitive pricing may find this opportunity particularly rewarding. The Sunderland City Council will be awarding the contract based on a blend of quality and pricing criteria, fostering engagement with businesses capable of delivering on the ambitious redevelopment plans.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Redevelopment of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

Notice Description

Design and Build for the redevelopment of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

Planning Information

You will need to create an account on Open in order to access and bid for public sector opportunities issued by Sunderland City Council. Visit www.open-uk.org to register an account (Registration is free and easy. Simply head over to www.open-uk.org and complete the online registration form). Top tips to help you get started: Keep an eye out for the temporary password to confirm your account - this is only valid for 3 days so if you have not logged in during this period, you will need to contact open.support@nepo.org to request a new temporary password Adding your Companies House number will populate fields and make it easier to register Once registered, select Codes & Categories relevant to your area of business Add notifications@open-uk.org to your safe sender list to ensure you don't miss out on notifications of relevant opportunities The Open Hub is packed with resources and information to help you get the most out of Open. We have answered your questions in our FAQ section and developed a range of how-to guides so you can familiarise yourself with the system at your own pace. Visit www.open-hub.org to find out more

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082906-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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