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title: "National Museums Liverpool Waterfront Masterplan Project"
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# National Museums Liverpool Waterfront Masterplan Project

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f96dc46-98c9-43fb-b053-f2a4c0307ced

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## Summary

The National Museums Liverpool (NML) is seeking bids for the "Waterfront Masterplan Project," which aims to transform the waterfront museums in Liverpool, including the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum. This procurement falls under the Real Estate Services category and is currently in the Award stage. The tender was published on 1 March 2019, with a submission deadline of 1 April 2019. The project’s contract period is set to commence on 30 April 2019 and run until 31 July 2019, with the procurement method being an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural, engineering, and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in visitor attractions and public spaces. Firms proficient in hospitality, retail design, and cultural events management would be well-suited to compete. The successful delivery of this project will not only enhance Liverpool's maritime heritage but also create a vibrant visitor destination, potentially increasing footfall and commercial opportunities for the winning bidder.

## Notice

The project focuses upon NML waterfront museums and property, which include: The Merseyside Maritime Museum, The International Slavery Museum, Border Force's national museum: Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered, Piermaster's House, Piermaster's Office, Cooperage, Dock Master's House (Mermaid House), Canning Graving Docks, Great Western Railway Building, Pilotage and The Museum of Liverpool. Our site is situated within the heart of Liverpool's maritime World Heritage Site, the starting point to understanding Liverpool and its global connections. This location is an unrealised focal point for sharing the narrative of Liverpool's past, present and future. We wish to create an outstanding visitor destination that connects Liverpool's stunning waterfront with the city, the River Mersey and the significant buildings that together all create such a strong visual identity. To do this we will commission a team of multi-disciplinary consultants to assist in creating a masterplan for the site and surrounding buildings. This will enable NML to undertake a number of interventions within the site that will create opportunities for visitors to linger within the unique setting and to engage with the spirit of the place through a range of activities - viewing items from NML's collections, enjoying art installations and participating in major cultural events. The aim of the project is to analyse what makes a successful visitor attraction, the opportunities offered by the site and existing venues, and to use the conclusions to drive development. As such, the consultancy team may not necessarily be architect led however, they must posses the broad range of skills to address the brief. Expertise is required in the design of hospitality, retail, exhibition, events, work and play spaces. Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the "Waterfront Masterplan Project". This tender pack has been produced as a means of selecting and appointing a multi-disciplinary team to work with NML on the Waterfront Master Planning project. The masterplan must be costed and sustainable, with a focus on visitor experience/ public offer and commercial opportunities within NML waterfront buildings and public spaces. Looking at five study areas within the waterfront site, the consultancy team are required to produce design briefs to RIBA stage 1 for the development of the external public realm; Pilotage, Great Western Railway Building, Canning Graving Docks and Quaysides; Piermaster's group of buildings, and minor alterations to the Museum of Liverpool. Outline design to RIBA stage 2 also required for refurbishment of the Merseyside Maritime Museum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764c795d-d669-4e3f-98a8-8c55661848b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2019 - 1 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | FCB STUDIOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 May 2019 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764c795d-d669-4e3f-98a8-8c55661848b0
- 21 Mar 2019 at 21:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcab4e72-2f83-4d39-bf00-6a0cd7658787
- 18 Mar 2019 at 15:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcab4e72-2f83-4d39-bf00-6a0cd7658787
- 1 Mar 2019 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcab4e72-2f83-4d39-bf00-6a0cd7658787

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764c795d-d669-4e3f-98a8-8c55661848b0
  20th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcab4e72-2f83-4d39-bf00-6a0cd7658787
  21st March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6efe8d5a-41bb-42ae-99e9-12f5d9627120
  NML Waterfront Masterplan Tender Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6ecf1cb-a615-4b1a-bcae-b670830c7892
  Appendix B - NML Supplemental Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0ccbd9a-71bd-48a8-a936-32276257ebd9
  Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da6b33fa-6e6a-4181-9e5c-dd04800530d3
  Appendix C - Safety Guidelines for Contractors 2015
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1dbb59c-6b21-4860-83ff-0a4d6370bdca
  Appendix D - H S Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7edf6455-8e47-47cb-8c24-f02f309e19b2
  Appendix E - NML Procurement Protocol
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b247ca25-c9e2-42cb-9478-8dbdc80a7d42
  Appendix E - NML Procurement Protocol
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/616d55f7-cab9-4301-bf20-412bb4966bcd
  Q&As

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