Planning

New Museum and Library - Construction Works

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD

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Planning

25 May 2025 at 17:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the refurbishment of a former department store to relocate the Museum and Library within Wakefield City Centre. This project falls under the industry category of construction work for art and cultural buildings. The procurement process is identified as a tender, with the planned contract period running from 29th May 2026 to 31st May 2027. The procurement process is currently under planning, and a future notice is expected to be published by 5th January 2026. The project is situated within the UKE45 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows the legal framework set out in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in cultural and exhibition building projects. Companies that have expertise in transforming large spaces for public and cultural use will find this opportunity appealing, as it encompasses key construction areas like exhibition centre and library construction. It provides a chance to engage with sub-central government projects, potentially opening long-term relationships with public authorities. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance a company’s portfolio, demonstrating capability in executing large-scale civic refurbishment projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Museum and Library - Construction Works

Notice Description

The refurbishment of a former department store to enable the relocation of the Museum and Library with Wakefield City Centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052605
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027409-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

45212312 - Exhibition centre construction work

45212330 - Library construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zrobinson@wakefield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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