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Dr Martin Luther King Junior Building and Hartley Pavilion Transformation Refurbishment
Published 2 Apr 2026
2 Apr 2026
- Primary CPV
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45000000 *
Construction work
- Location
- 🇬🇧 North West
- Value
- £38,000,000
- Contract
-
2 years Duration
14/08/2026 30/07/2028
- Contract Types
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45 *Construction workFull CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN, United Kingdom · UKD
Contact
Award Criteria
Not specified
Related tenders
National Museums Liverpool
All notices from this publisher Same CPV code
45000000 *
All notices with this CPV code
Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-067c24
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:
ï‚§ 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.
ï‚§ 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:
ï‚§ 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.
ï‚§ 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.
Full CPV breakdown
- 45000000 — Construction work (primary)
Notice details
- Buyer type
- Central government
- Contract type
- Works
- Main category
- Works
- Above threshold
- Yes
- Legal basis
- UKPGA 2023/54
- Notice status
- Planning
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 02 Apr 2026 15:35
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-067c24
- Notice ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-067c24
Full notice record
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Organisations
| Name | National Museums Liverpool |
| Address › Street | World Museum, William Brown Street |
| Address › Town / city | Liverpool |
| Address › Postcode | L3 8EN |
| Address › Country | GB |
| Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Address › Region (NUTS) | UKD72 |
| Role | buyer |
| Classification › Description | Public authority - central government |
Buyer
| Name | National Museums Liverpool |
Planning
| Milestone › Type | engagement |
| Milestone › Description | Further information and supporting documents on: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool/aspx/Tenders/Current |
| Milestone › Due | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Milestone › Status | scheduled |
| Document › Document type | Market engagement notice |
| Document › Description | Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender |
| Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031056-2026 |
| Document › Published | 2 Apr 2026 |
Tender
| Title | Dr Martin Luther King Junior Building and Hartley Pavilion Transformation Refurbishment |
| Item › CPV › Description | Construction work |
| Item › Delivery › Region (NUTS) | UKD |
| Item › Delivery › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Country | United Kingdom |
| Value › Value incl. VAT | £45,600,000 |
| Value › Value | £38,000,000 |
| Value › Currency | GBP |
| Category | works |
| Above threshold | Yes |
| Lot › Contract period › Start | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Lot › Contract period › End | 30 Jul 2028 |
| Lot › Status | planning |
| Status | planning |