Birkenhead Market contractor looks to appoint local suppliers
As work moves forward at Birkenhead Market’s new home at 1 Princes Pavement, contractor Seddon is inviting local businesses to apply for contracts to support the delivery of the project.
Seddon are hosting a drop in event on Tuesday 6th May between 1 – 3pm at Egerton House in Birkenhead, giving local companies the opportunity to learn more about the contracts available as construction on the new market gets underway. Packages available to bid for will include a wide range of work taking place across the project, from bricklaying and blockwork, joinery, plastering and tiling to cleaning, mastic, floor covering providers, decoration and signage suppliers.
As well as providing details of available contracts, the event will also offer advice and support to those in Wirral’s construction supply chain on the relevant approvals and accreditations required to be able to apply for tenders, training and skills development, and overarching business development support.
The event is being hosted by Seddon, who were appointed last month to carry out pre-construction services to move forward the refurbishment of the unit at 1 Princes Pavement next to the bus station and provide a new Market Hall for Birkenhead.
Other partners attending include:
- CITB – the training board for the construction sector, who help the industry attract talent and develop training systems to upskill the next generation of workers
- Constructionline – a platform connecting construction buyers and local suppliers, giving procurement teams access to accredited and approved suppliers, and in turn, ensuring local suppliers have access to a much broader range of projects in their local area
- Wirral Chamber of Commerce – the leading business membership organisation in Wirral, supporting local businesses to grow for the benefit of the community
Councillor Tony Jones, Chair of Wirral Council’s Economy, Regeneration & Housing Committee, said:
This event is a great opportunity for local businesses to find out how they can be part of delivering Birkenhead’s new market – a flagship project that underlines our commitment to revitalising the town and making it a prosperous place to live and work.
Ensuring that local companies benefit from the funds being invested into Wirral is a key part of our people-focused regeneration strategy, helping that investment stay within the local economy, creating new jobs and upskilling our workers. It’s about more than building places, it’s also about building new opportunities and driving growth for Wirral’s residents.
Tom Worthington, Operations Manager for Seddon Property Services said:
We’re delighted to have been appointed as the principal contractor for the new Birkenhead Market project. Our aim is to deliver the project with as much support from local suppliers as possible which is why this event is key to our plan. We want to work with local contractors and ensure that investment in the scheme stays within the local economy. The support of Constructionline, CITB, the Wirral Chamber and The Growth Hub at the event means we can offer training and upskilling opportunities to help local businesses get ready to be part of the region’s growth.
The pre-construction phase of the new market is currently underway, with the final designs currently being worked on following engagement with the public and traders. The target delivery programme indicates a practical completion date for the main base build works of March 2026.s
The supply chain event takes place on Tuesday 6th May between 1 – 3pm at Egerton House, 2 Tower Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1FN. To register your attendance, please sign up here: Meet the Buyer Event: Seddon Tickets, Tue, May 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
