---
title: "Birkenhead Market (TJ Hughes) Refurbishment & Fit Out"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d137"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# Birkenhead Market (TJ Hughes) Refurbishment & Fit Out

Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d137

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## Summary

This public procurement process was conducted by Wirral Council, a sub-central government authority based in Wallasey, United Kingdom. The project titled "Birkenhead Market (TJ Hughes) Refurbishment & Fit Out" falls under the services and works industry category and aims to reinvigorate the former TJ Hughes department store into a new market space, contributing to the broader regeneration of Birkenhead. The procurement, carried out using a limited competition method under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA), is now in the award stage with the contract being signed on 6th July 2026. The contract commenced on the same day and is scheduled to complete by 31st August 2026, with a potential extension up to 30th September 2026.

The Birkenhead Market refurbishment offers a rich opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and construction-related services to partake in significant local redevelopment projects. As awarded to KROL CORLETT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), this tender highlights potential avenues for similarly scaled businesses to engage in municipal improvement initiatives. Such projects not only enhance local infrastructure but also elevate the business prospects for suppliers and contractors by bolstering their portfolios with substantial public sector endeavours. This tender demonstrates a pursuit of quality and partnership through focused procurement methods, allowing competent regional and national businesses to thrive in the market.

## Notice

Wirral Council appointed a Principal Contractor under a Pre Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) in relation to refurbishment works for the reuse of the former TJ Hughes department store (Unit 33-35, Borough Pavement, CH41 2XX) to form the new Birkenhead Market. The project forms a key component of the wider regeneration of Birkenhead, providing a vibrant new market destination in the town centre. This notice is intended to cover all "Pre-Construction Services" and "Early Works" being performed under the PCSA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069334-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £133,011 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIRRAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALLASEY |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH44 8ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Seacombe |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KROL CORLETT CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 15:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069334-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069334-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.krolcorlett.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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