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Dr Martin Luther King Junior Building and Hartley Pavilion Transformation Refurbishment

Published 2 Apr 2026
2 Apr 2026


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:  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.  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:  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.  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

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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
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