Tender

Haigh Woodland Park - Civils Works and creation of a new Woodland Hub Visitor Facility

WIGAN COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2025 at 07:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is currently in the tender stage for a project involving the restoration of Haigh Woodland Park, located in Wigan, United Kingdom. The process, initiated under an open procurement method, involves a works package focusing on the creation of a Woodland Hub visitor facility and improvements to existing footpaths in the historic Plantation Woodlands. This opportunity is bolstered by a National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant, with a contract value of £600,000 (gross £720,000). Key deadlines include the tender submission due by 25th July 2025 and an enquiry deadline set for 18th July 2025. The entire works programme is scheduled from October 2025 through May 2026, ensuring strategic execution within the defined timeline.

This contracting opportunity provides an excellent platform for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry. Contractors with expertise in outdoor recreational facilities, civil works, and heritage site improvements will find this tender particularly fitting. The project's engagement with a design team, availability of detailed project planning, and a structured assessment involving quality and social value metrics (40%) alongside price consideration (60%) present a robust case for participation. Wigan Council’s commitment to community-focused improvements offers participating businesses an opportunity to contribute to a significant civic enhancement initiative while building a broader portfolio in public works.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Haigh Woodland Park - Civils Works and creation of a new Woodland Hub Visitor Facility

Notice Description

Wigan Council has been successful with a Round 2 National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant application for the restoration of Haigh Woodland Park. The Council is seeking to commission an appropriate contractor to undertake a works package as part of the restoration project, namely the creation of a 'Woodland Hub' to provide a focus for visitor experience and outdoor adventure activities in the historic Plantation Woodlands, alongside repairs to the existing footpath network. This will include the creation of a new seasonal Woodland Hub kiosk, toilets and outdoor adventure play area. The programme of works targets the delivery of the specified works between October 2025 and May 2026. Wigan Council have appointed a design team which will be assisting the Authority to carry out the procurement and management of the contract. Details of the design team is available in the Invitation to Tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038000-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 22 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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