Contractors are being called to the grid to bid for a £20m motor racing museum at Silverstone race track in Northampton.
The British home of Formula 1 has received a lottery grant to fund the conversion of a former World War II hangar on the former aerodrome site.
Up to 50,000 motor racing enthusiasts a year are expected to visit the Silverstone Heritage Museum, which will display dozens of Formula 1 and other racing cars and bikes along with personal items from famous drivers.
The project architect, heading up the building services team, is Jane Lock-Smith of Cube Design.
A £9.5m shell and core and base build contract will be let to the successful contractor to refurb and reclad the existing hangar with a new large extension and associated external works. Fitout works for the project will be let as a separate deal.
PQQs are due out this month with an invitation to tender sent to shortlisted firms in July.
