Published date: 24 November 2020

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 16 September 2020, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45200000

  • Real estate services - 70000000

  • Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000

    • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

    • Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000

    • Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 92500000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

National Museums Liverpool Waterfront Buildings Feasibility Study

Published date

24 November 2020

Closing date

16 September 2020

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

26 October 2020

Contract end date

8 January 2021

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

NML is seeking to appoint an experienced and creative Consultant Team to progress a package of feasibility studies. The proposed studies are designed to allow NML to take the next step in its journey to developing, evolving and improving its offer within the Liverpool Waterfront.

To fulfil its mission NML has embarked upon an ambitious process of transformation around the waterfront to create an expanded and improved visitor offer with a view to creating a "whole day" experience for visitors and in the current economic and social climate this ambition is more pertinent than ever.

The commissioning of the feasibility studies within this tender is seen as the first step towards the development against three of the core zones:

- The Museum of Liverpool
- Piermaster's Group
- Pilotage and Great Western Railway Buildings

In looking to maximise the use of space it has available, whether re-configuring existing museum space or re-invigorating underused and out of use spaces, NML is looking to not only get more from its estate through enhanced exhibition and commercial offers, but also to offer more back to visitors, staff and the local economy with a more inclusive narrative, improved facilities and new opportunities.

The outcomes of the proposed studies will allow NML to make the informed decisions needed on how to continue to progress on its journey to becoming one of the world's best museum "leagues".

The studies cover a diverse range of buildings with an equally diverse range of current and potential uses - the successful delivery of this commission will be unlocking the full potential of these buildings, considering how they can be developed individually and collectively over a period of time to create the inspiring, enduring and flexible spaces that will allow NML to continue to provide the very best offer.

- The Museum of Liverpool
- The Great Western Railway building
- The Pilotage
- The Piermaster's Group:
- Piermaster's House
- Piermaster's Office
- Mermaid House
- The Cooperage
- The Watchman's Hut

In order to successfully deliver NMLs requirements the study will be as much about engagement and understanding as it will be about the physical spaces that can be created. NML wants to appoint a consultant team that fully integrates itself with NML through understanding the journey that has been taken to date and the aspirations of the stakeholders for the future - NML expects to be as challenged by the process as the consultant team to ensure that a lasting and meaningful outcome is achieved.

The successful outcome of the study will be a plan or plans for developing into design and construction that meet the needs of the various stakeholders. This could take the form of a phased step by step process that allows NML to bring elements into use over a period of time to minimise disruption, gauge the market and maximise benefit.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

National Museums Liverpool Waterfront Buildings Feasibility Study

  • Opportunity
  • Published 19 August 2020, last edited 11 September 2020

Attachments

Award information

Awarded date

5 November 2020

Contract start date

16 November 2020

Contract end date

21 February 2021

Total value of contract

£89,825

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

MICA Architects Ltd

Address

c/o Praxis
a Poultry
London
EC2R 8EJ

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Ian Lindsay

Address

127 Dale Street
LIVERPOOL
L22JH
England

Email

Ian.lindsay@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk