--- title: "Dr Martin Luther King Junior Building and Hartley Pavilion Transformation Refurbishment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067c24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067c24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067c24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067c24.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Dr Martin Luther King Junior Building and Hartley Pavilion Transformation Refurbishment Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067c24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067c24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067c24.json) ## Summary National Museums Liverpool is overseeing a significant refurbishment project involving Grade 1 Listed Buildings at the Albert Dock, Liverpool. The transformation, titled "Dr Martin Luther King Junior Building and Hartley Pavilion Transformation Refurbishment," falls under construction work and aims to establish the International Slavery Museum and the new Maritime Museum as part of their masterplan. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on market engagement, and further information can be accessed until 17th April 2026. This process is governed by public authority central government regulations, with the endeavour valued at £45.6 million gross. The refurbishment is set to commence on 14th August 2026, concluding by 30th July 2028. This tender provides vast opportunities for contractors specialising in heritage construction, refurbishments, and museum development. Businesses with expertise in managing complex, high-value construction projects would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Opportunities also extend to firms capable of handling structural, aesthetic, and M&E installations alongside innovative design work to preserve historical integrity while accommodating modern functionalities. Engaging in this project can significantly enhance a company’s portfolio by further establishing dominance within the construction industry, particularly in the public and cultural infrastructure sectors. ## Notice Project Description The works relate to the refurbishment and transformation of two existing Grade 1 Listed Buildings at the Albert Dock, Liverpool. The works are being completed in the Dr Martin Luther King Junior Building (MLK) and Hartley Pavilion (HP) for National Museums Liverpool. The project will create the new International Slavery Museum and the new Maritime Museum and will form part of the Museums overall masterplan for the area. Project Overview The project comprises re-modelling, refurbishing and re-developing the Hartley Pavilion and Dr Martin Luther King Junior building. A description of the works to each of the buildings is detailed below. 1.1 Dr Martin Luther King Junior Building: GIFA 1,459m2 / 15,700ft2 Planning Permission & Listed Building Consent for: External alterations to MLK including new entrance pavilion, glazed roof lantern to atrium, pedestrian link bridge to connect to Hartley Pavilion, reconfiguration of rooftop plant area with new external plant, new roof finishes, new external doors to west elevation, refurbishment and replacement of existing windows. Internal Demolition & removal of existing internal staircases, formation of two new stair cores. New feature staircase to atrium area. Remodelling of internal areas comprising localised removal of fabric, forming voids & risers. Fabric enhancements to structure. Full refurbishment of internal areas comprising renewal of joinery, finishes, fixtures and fittings and M&E installations. Soft strip works already complete. 1.2 Hartley Pavilion: GIFA 11,209m2 / 120,655ft2 Planning Permission & Listed Building Consent for: External alterations to HP including new glazed vestibule to main entrance (south elevation), new glazed entrance vestibule dockside elevation (north elevation), replacement glazing including windows and curtain walling, reconfiguration of rooftop plant area with new external plant, associated roof remedial works. Internal alterations comprising full re-modelling and refurbishment to improve exhibitions and visitor facilities. Remodelled stair cores and formation of new stair and lift core. Remodelling of internal areas comprising localised removal of fabric, forming voids & risers. Fabric enhancements to structure. Full refurbishment of internal areas comprising renewal of joinery, finishes, fixtures and fittings and M&E installations. Soft strip works already complete. Fit-out of new restaurant area including commercial kitchen, new shop, new events spaces and lecture theatre on fourth floor. ### Planning Information Further information and supporting documents on: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool/aspx/Tenders/Current ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031056-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2026 - 30 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £38,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 14:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031056-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031056-2026 2nd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool/aspx/Tenders/Current - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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