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682 - Ashton Library Refurbishment and Repairs - Options Appraisal

WIGAN COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has conducted a procurement process for the refurbishment and repair options appraisal of Ashton Library, a Grade II Listed Carnegie building located in Wigan, England. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically targeting architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The process was carried out using a direct award method and has reached the award stage, with the contract being granted to Atkins Realis on 5th September 2025. The contract period is set from 8th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, focusing on modernising library services with a community-based approach.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in architectural and engineering services, especially those capable of handling heritage buildings. The contract emphasises flexible and community-centric library solutions, making it an ideal project for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Enterprises that are able to provide innovative restoration and design solutions will find this project particularly beneficial for business growth, as it not only involves consultancy and design work but also contributes to enriching community spaces within Wigan Council's portfolio.

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Notice Title

682 - Ashton Library Refurbishment and Repairs - Options Appraisal

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a consultant to design and prepare to go to tender for Ashton Library. The contract would also explore costs of some refurbishment works to bring in line with today's library delivery visions for more flexible and community based approach. Ashton Library is a Grade II Listed Carnegie building with which we need to understand and explore what can be done to restore and keep this Building within Wigan Council Corporate stock.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa782f62-ccea-469c-8d74-c3f08a127a27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508f5739-bc8b-471a-b47f-166616cfa5ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,981 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS REALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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