Tender

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens Redevlopment

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 16:22

Planning

22 May 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is currently in the tender stage of a project titled "Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens Redevelopment". This initiative falls under the industry category of museum construction work and is set to take place in Sunderland, United Kingdom (region UKC23). The procurement process is utilising an open procedure, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 18th February 2026, a submission deadline of 25th February 2026, and an award period concluding on 16th March 2026. The estimated value of the project is £7.5 million to £9 million, with the tender planned to commence on 30th March 2026 and end on 30th June 2028. This project is part of the council's ongoing efforts to revitalize local cultural assets, seeking bids from qualified contractors capable of managing substantial redevelopment tasks.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those with experience in museum redevelopment, working with historical sites, and executing large-scale projects valued between £5 million and £15 million. Businesses specialising in sustainable construction practices, effective project teams, and comprehensive health and safety strategies will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, companies can enhance their portfolios with high-profile projects, potentially leading to further opportunities within public and cultural sectors. Interested firms must ensure they are registered on the relevant digital platforms, keeping their information current to qualify for the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens Redevlopment

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002404-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
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

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