Scope
Reference
OPEN2025522
Description
Plans include moving the main entrance to the terrace adjacent Mowbray Park, better connecting the museum to the park.
The ground floor will be completely transformed with a new central atrium space, new galleries and more family friendly activities and exhibitions.
The redevelopment will also create a new learning and engagement zone to complement the Winter Gardens with imaginative educational and outreach programmes focusing on the museum's collections, the natural world, biodiversity and climate change.
New M&E systems will be installed throughout, helping us to achieve Sunderland's Carbon Zero targets.
Total value (estimated)
- £11,000,000 excluding VAT
- £13,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 December 2028
- 2 years, 11 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
Contract locations
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Engagement
Engagement deadline
11 April 2025
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Contracting authority
Sunderland City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVZ-4154-GGRZ
City Hall, Plater Way,
Sunderland
SR1 3AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government