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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

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 09:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Mar 2025 at 16:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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

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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 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Postcode Area
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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