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Birkenhead Market (TJ Hughes) Refurbishment & Fit Out

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2026 at 15:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by Wirral Council, a sub-central government authority based in Wallasey, United Kingdom. The project titled "Birkenhead Market (TJ Hughes) Refurbishment & Fit Out" falls under the services and works industry category and aims to reinvigorate the former TJ Hughes department store into a new market space, contributing to the broader regeneration of Birkenhead. The procurement, carried out using a limited competition method under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA), is now in the award stage with the contract being signed on 6th July 2026. The contract commenced on the same day and is scheduled to complete by 31st August 2026, with a potential extension up to 30th September 2026.

The Birkenhead Market refurbishment offers a rich opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and construction-related services to partake in significant local redevelopment projects. As awarded to KROL CORLETT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), this tender highlights potential avenues for similarly scaled businesses to engage in municipal improvement initiatives. Such projects not only enhance local infrastructure but also elevate the business prospects for suppliers and contractors by bolstering their portfolios with substantial public sector endeavours. This tender demonstrates a pursuit of quality and partnership through focused procurement methods, allowing competent regional and national businesses to thrive in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Birkenhead Market (TJ Hughes) Refurbishment & Fit Out

Notice Description

Wirral Council appointed a Principal Contractor under a Pre Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) in relation to refurbishment works for the reuse of the former TJ Hughes department store (Unit 33-35, Borough Pavement, CH41 2XX) to form the new Birkenhead Market. The project forms a key component of the wider regeneration of Birkenhead, providing a vibrant new market destination in the town centre. This notice is intended to cover all "Pre-Construction Services" and "Early Works" being performed under the PCSA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d137
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069334-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£133,011 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KROL CORLETT CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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