Scope
Reference
OPEN2025522
Description
Design and Build for the redevelopment of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
Total value (estimated)
- £7,500,000 excluding VAT
- £9,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 30 June 2028
- 2 years, 3 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
Contract locations
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Refer to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) within the tender documentation
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 1a - Second step delivery proposals for RIBA Stage 4 - 10% 1b - Outline Construction Methodology for RIBA Stages 5 to 7 - 10% 2 - Project Team - 10% 3 - Sustainability - 5% 4 - Affordability Appraisal -... |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | PCSA Price evaluated on median price basis |
Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Award is subject to approval to proceed from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This expected to be prior to the closing date of this tender but delays to this could impact the programme dates and timescales within the tender.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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