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title: "Tender for a Construction Team to Design and Build a Marine Stop Wall and Associated Works in Canning Dock (Liverpool Waterfront) for National Museums Liverpool"
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# Tender for a Construction Team to Design and Build a Marine Stop Wall and Associated Works in Canning Dock (Liverpool Waterfront) for National Museums Liverpool

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db93a73c-a9f6-486f-8da7-6071dcb9c46d

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## Summary

The National Museums Liverpool is inviting tenders for a construction project to design and build a marine stop wall and associated works in Canning Dock on the Liverpool Waterfront. The project aims to transform the Canning Quayside and Dry Docks, requiring experienced contractors for this marine heritage environment. The estimated value of the contract is between £2.25m to £2.75m, with funding secured from various sources. The deadline for tender submissions is 9th February 2024, and the completion date for the works is set for September 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for construction firms with expertise in marine construction works to engage in a challenging project that demands specialised skills and experience. Businesses capable of managing complex maritime heritage projects and delivering high-quality results within specified timeframes are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, offering potential bidders the opportunity to engage with National Museums Liverpool for detailed technical requirements and scope of works.

## Notice

National Museums Liverpool (NML) is seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor to design and build a marine stop wall and to undertake associated works at the east end of the south dry (graving) dock, Canning Quaysides, Liverpool Waterfront. This is to facilitate delivery of the transformation of the Canning Quayside and Dry Docks Project; a programme of works which form one strand of the Waterfront Transformation Project. The appointed Principal Contractor must be experienced and sympathetic to undertaking works in a maritime heritage environment. The works for the Marine Stop Wall entails the design and construction of a new stop wall and extension of the concrete slab to the dock, constructed in front of the existing timber mitre gates (which are degrading) to enable Canning Dock to remain as a dry dock. The new stop wall and all associated works (to include all temporary works, waterproofing and dock edge interfaces) must be constructed to withstand a marine environment. Bidders are invited to request an optional site visit with NML representatives which are to be held on 22 November 2023 between 11:00am - 16:00pm. Full details, technical requirements and scope of works are detailed in the accompanying suite of documents and appendices. The value of this procurement is estimated to be between PS2.25m - PS2.75m, exclusive of VAT. NML has secured funding for the works from the Ministry for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities with a stipulation that construction is completed as per project programme. In addition to this funding support, funding applications have been made to several key funders such as DCMS, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Liverpool City Council Section 106 and other funding trusts and foundations and philanthropic. Approvals for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Liverpool City Council Section 106 funding applications are expected this calendar year. The works are to be completed by September 2024. Additional information: Procurement documents for National Museums Liverpool's advertised opportunities are accessible to all registered tenderers via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool. Interested tenders are therefore encouraged to register their organisation via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool. To participate in our opportunities, tenderers will be requested to log into In-Tend, download, complete and upload the completed procurement documents by the closing date and time for return of tender submissions. Should your organisation experience any technical difficulties with registering or using the In-Tend portal please contact In-Tend on 0845 557 8079 / 0114 407 0065 (Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 5pm); or email support@in-tend.co.uk. Funding Description NML has secured funding for the works from the Ministry for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities with a stipulation that construction is completed as per project programme. In addition to this funding support, funding applications have been made to several key funders such as DCMS, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Liverpool City Council Section 106 and other funding trusts and foundations and philanthropic. Approvals for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Liverpool City Council Section 106 funding applications are expected this calendar year. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f718c103-c6f1-44b6-a41d-b22b5d570713 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL |
| Locality | MERSYSIDE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 8EN |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45244000 - Marine construction works

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2024 at 09:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f718c103-c6f1-44b6-a41d-b22b5d570713
- 10 Jan 2024 at 09:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f718c103-c6f1-44b6-a41d-b22b5d570713
- 10 Jan 2024 at 09:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f718c103-c6f1-44b6-a41d-b22b5d570713
- 11 Dec 2023 at 15:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f718c103-c6f1-44b6-a41d-b22b5d570713

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f718c103-c6f1-44b6-a41d-b22b5d570713
  10th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool
- https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk

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