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title: "National Museums Liverpool Wondrous Place Gallery Enabling Works"
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# National Museums Liverpool Wondrous Place Gallery Enabling Works

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-873ba141-572e-46a3-bb85-8265d4911a31

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## Summary

The National Museums Liverpool is currently undertaking a procurement process for enabling works at the Wondrous Place Gallery within the Museum of Liverpool. The procurement is classified under construction works and follows an open procedure suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The tender was published on 2nd March 2021, with an end date for submissions set for 9th April 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 11th May 2021, and all works must be completed by 23rd July 2021 to facilitate a gallery refurbishment in time for its reopening. This project encompasses essential repairs, electrical preparatory work, and gallery wall redecoration, with multiple subcontracting opportunities anticipated.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for construction-related businesses, particularly those specialising in gallery renovations, electrical installations, and general contractor services. Companies that can manage subcontractors effectively, are familiar with gallery specifications, and can meet tight deadlines will find themselves well-positioned to compete for the contract. This project aims to modernise the Wondrous Place Gallery, providing a platform for innovative approaches to celebrate Liverpool's rich culture through construction and design.

## Notice

Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the "Wondrous Place Enabling Works". NML is looking to appoint a Contractor to manage and deliver a package of works within the Wondrous Place Gallery of the Museum of Liverpool in advance of a re-fit of the gallery. The works will be delivered under a Contract Administrator to be appointed by NML to oversee all elements of the Wondrous Place Gallery, All works are required to be delivered and completed on-site by the middle of July 2021 to allow follow on works to be completed by others. As detailed in Appendix C the proposed work packages are distinct and NML accepts that it is likely to require a number of sub-contractors to deliver all the packages. National Museums Liverpool (NML) is seeking the appointment of a Contractor to undertake a package of enabling works within the Museum of Liverpool, Wondrous Place Gallery. The works have been broken into three core packages: - Repairs to the current high level window blinds and installation of a UV window film - First fix electrical cabling to proposed display case points - Redecoration of the gallery walls low and high level The proposed works require completion on-site by mid-July 2021 to allow for the fitting out of the gallery to take place in due time for opening. The proposed works will be overseen by a Contract Administrator to be appointed by NML to co-ordinate all elements of the works to be delivered for the gallery re-opening. Wondrous Place is the name of a gallery at the Museum of Liverpool. It covers an area of 750 sqm and, together with a section of the Skylight Gallery, it explores the importance of Liverpool as a creative city, and the particular significance of music and sport to the city's identity. Wondrous Place and the Skylight Gallery were de-installed in January 2018 to host the Double Fantasy exhibition. Setworks, graphics, cases and multimedia units were moved and stored in various locations. Some of these assets will be re-used and other assets will be fully redeveloped as part of the refreshment and reinstatement programme. Wondrous Place opened just under 10 years ago and celebrates Liverpool's popular culture. Given its subject matter, from the outset the design and interpretation of the gallery relied heavily on digital content, with two large immersive theatres, and a significantly large number of audio-visual displays and interactives. The overall design and layout of Wondrous Place will remain the same, but this project gives us the opportunity to bring its content up to date to reflect contemporary culture and to be more inclusive and representative. Areas that will be updated include sections on Sport, Music and Creative Liverpool to include contemporary references, greater representation and inclusion of diverse communities and significant events. The co-curated elements of the gallery will also be replaced as a result of seven new collaborations with local community organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6015658f-17d8-4e79-99c5-c9000394104a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2021 - 23 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,217 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L2 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | V.E.L FACILITIES MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 27 May 2021 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6015658f-17d8-4e79-99c5-c9000394104a
- 29 Mar 2021 at 11:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96016e8e-24b3-4ed2-8253-dd36732c9234
- 2 Mar 2021 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96016e8e-24b3-4ed2-8253-dd36732c9234

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6015658f-17d8-4e79-99c5-c9000394104a
  27th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96016e8e-24b3-4ed2-8253-dd36732c9234
  29th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a457501-1cb1-4f78-b0a0-cdc12b7d1a4b
  Tender Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea445219-e679-45f3-b268-e029f316e92b
  Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fda772d1-7c9c-4e29-8163-53e23c8506d7
  Appendix B - NML Supplemental Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6321d4aa-2ed1-4a04-b8cb-d1c557cb5c2c
  Appendix C - General Scope of Works
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4d08cbd-bfa8-403d-a8f4-bb5f3a4777b8
  Appendix D - Drawings & Specifications - General Arrangement Blind System
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/949a329e-4168-4867-82c7-5d6a48184007
  Appendix D - Drawings & Specifications - General Arrangement Painting Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55dc2a84-7765-414e-9108-68b307db3432
  Appendix D - Drawings & Specifications - NML-Mol 2020 floor plans 2nd Floor
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5040659-31ab-4627-87b3-6439cfedddca
  Appendix D - Drawings & Specifications - Proposed power locations
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3e334aa-48d6-459c-8f4f-e9ced77b5032
  Appendix E - Safety Guidelines for Contractors feb2021
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c586e913-04a4-4625-a6fd-19ffd5893368
  Appendix F - Contractor HS assessment Questionnaire Feb2021
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14c67c59-b929-4e12-a255-5038ad69c5fb
  Appendix G - NML Procurement Protocol
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2083e4e4-9741-47a4-b756-777d08bf7767
  Appendix H - Draft Form of Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d523684-4001-46de-a2ff-d93c109117a3
  Appendix I - Pricing Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/561ff03e-f654-4794-9588-77e62a5eb9dc
  Appendix J - Change Control Process
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e36e23a-369d-4743-8e27-d61f045ff125
  Appendix K - Tender Submission Compliance sheet
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cf49999-0064-45f3-a4da-c34e07affeef
  Q&As

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