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title: "T24-079CAP DNA Maritime Museum Contractors PQQ Application"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047c70"
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# T24-079CAP DNA Maritime Museum Contractors PQQ Application

Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047c70

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Derry City and Strabane District Council, concerns the construction of the DNA Maritime Museum at Ebrington Square in Derry-Londonderry. This substantial project falls under the industry category of building construction work, focusing on the restoration and conversion of two historic Grade B2 listed buildings. The procurement follows a selective, restricted procedure method. Key dates highlight the contract's completion stage as of 31st July 2025, with an active contract status following the award phase. McKelvey Construction Ltd. secured the contract valued at approximately GBP 7.96 million, underscoring the project's significance in terms of scale and investment.

This procurement opportunity represents an important venture for businesses within the construction sector, especially those with expertise in historic building renovation and adaptive reuse. The project offers avenues for businesses skilled in integrating modern facilities within a historic context. Companies that specialise in building enhancements, museum exhibition spaces, and educational facilities can significantly benefit from this contract, potentially fostering further growth in Northern Ireland's historic and cultural infrastructure sectors. Aligning with the strategic goals of enhancing regional heritage can strengthen a business's portfolio and reputation, promoting future opportunities within similar public works developments.

## Notice

The project is for the provision of the DNA Museum, Ebrington Square. The new DNA Museum will deliver a world-class attraction and resource to exhibit, explain and explore the rich, unique and fascinating history of Derry ~ Londonderry. The proposal includes the re-use of two Grade B2 listed buildings, set within the historic 'star fort' wall of Ebrington Square, on the east bank of the Foyle River. The site itself is historically significant both to the City and arguably the whole of Northern Ireland, with links to the Siege of Derry. The Museum will exhibit collections on the history of the City and provide dedicated research facilities for the internationally significant archive, which tells the story of how Derry-Londonderry has contributed globally to maritime history and other significant events in the city's past. The new development will restore and enhance the two existing listed buildings - the (665m2) three storey No.49 a former army hospital, constructed c1841; and the (714m2) two storey Nos.45/46 a former games room, constructedc1881, which face directly onto the recently landscaped, south facing, former parade ground. Modern interventions will link and extend the two historic buildings to create the Museum, that will also be respectful of the overall setting. The project will: * Retain and refurbish the two listed buildings, enhancing their historic fabric and creating new purpose for them and improving the visitor experience. * Restore and refurbish the existing external finishes including windows, rendered facade and roof. * Structural works to ensure continued stability of listed buildings and adaption for new use. * Create new dynamic entrance and contemporary public face for the Museum. * The extension to the rear of building No.49 creates a double height, internal circulation route and feature staircase. * New interior throughout to provide modern facilities appropriate for a museum for the 21st century. * Modern finishes throughout with key historic features retained including structural members, historic finishes and the existing staircase to building Nos. 45-46. * A new modern link building between the two historic buildings establishes the flow between the galleries. * The new development will provide a cafe, permanent and temporary exhibition gallery space, research facilities and staff accommodation. The Integrated Consultant Team and Interpretative Design Team have worked closely together to deliver an exciting educational and interactive visitor experience. This project brings purpose and life back to these historic structures with a fitting use that responds to both the immediate context and wider city background. Please refer to the CfT documents for further details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project is for the provision of the DNA Museum, Ebrington Square. The new DNA Museum will deliver a world-class attraction and resource to exhibit, explain and explore the rich, unique and fascinating history of Derry ~ Londonderry. The proposal includes the re-use of two Grade B2 listed buildings, set within the historic 'star fort' wall of Ebrington Square, on the east bank of the Foyle River. The site itself is historically significant both to the City and arguably the whole of Northern Ireland, with links to the Siege of Derry. The Museum will exhibit collections on the history of the City and provide dedicated research facilities for the internationally significant archive, which tells the story of how Derry-Londonderry has contributed globally to maritime history and other significant events in the city's past. The new development will restore and enhance the two existing listed buildings - the (665m2) three storey No.49 a former army hospital, constructed c1841; and the (714m2) two storey Nos.45/46 a former games room, constructedc1881, which face directly onto the recently landscaped, south facing, former parade ground. Modern interventions will link and extend the two historic buildings to create the Museum, that will also be respectful of the overall setting. The project will: * Retain and refurbish the two listed buildings, enhancing their historic fabric and creating new purpose for them and improving the visitor experience. * Restore and refurbish the existing external finishes including windows, rendered facade and roof. * Structural works to ensure continued stability of listed buildings and adaption for new use. * Create new dynamic entrance and contemporary public face for the Museum. * The extension to the rear of building No.49 creates a double height, internal circulation route and feature staircase. * New interior throughout to provide modern facilities appropriate for a museum for the 21st century. * Modern finishes throughout with key historic features retained including structural members, historic finishes and the existing staircase to building Nos. 45-46. * A new modern link building between the two historic buildings establishes the flow between the galleries. * The new development will provide a cafe, permanent and temporary exhibition gallery space, research facilities and staff accommodation. The Integrated Consultant Team and Interpretative Design Team have worked closely together to deliver an exciting educational and interactive visitor experience. This project brings purpose and life back to these historic structures with a fitting use that responds to both the immediate context and wider city background. Please refer to the CfT documents for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044840-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,750,000 |
| Lots value | £6,750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,958,136 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 7NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Northland |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCKELVEY CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2025 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044840-2025
- 5 Aug 2024 at 09:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024439-2024
- 10 Jul 2024 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021159-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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