| October - November 2008 | Register expressions of interest |
| November 2008 | Launch event at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art |
| November 2008 | OJEU notice published |
| November 2008 | Pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) issued |
| January 2009 | Response to PQQs |
| February 2009 | Longlist selected |
| February - March 2009 | Open dialogue/submit outline solutions |
| April 2009 | Shortlist selected |
| May 2009 | Invitation to submit detailed solutions |
| May 2010 | Detailed solutions submitted |
| February 2011 | Competitive dialogue closes |
| February 2011 | Final ITT on preferred solutions |
| April 2011 | Approval of preferred bidder |
