Award

Site Waste Clearance Bolton House Road

WIGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Mar 2026 at 12:09

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 15:41

Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has initiated a public procurement process for the site waste clearance at Bolton House Road, Wigan, targeting the environmental services industry. The contracting authority, Wigan Council, located at Town Hall, Wigan, has transitioned from planning to the award stage, with the contract being awarded as of 2nd March 2026. J. Dickinson & Sons (Horwich) Limited will carry out the comprehensive waste removal, covering the areas detailed in the scope, from Diggle Flash Nature Reserve adjacent to Bolton House Road. The project involves multiple phases, including site preparation, arboriculture works, excavation, and safe site reprofiling, with the contract period scheduled from 23rd March to 18th May 2026. The procurement method utilized was an open procedure, reflecting the contract's urgency and environmental significance, further outlined in the UKPGA legal basis and governed by specific health, safety, and environmental conditions.

This procurement contract offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for those in refuse and waste-related services as well as environmental services, with the contract valued at approximately £709,522. The designated tasks involve managing and removing a significant volume of waste, estimated at 3,243 tonnes, which demands expertise in logistics, environmental compliance, and safety protocols. J. Dickinson & Sons (Horwich) Limited, identified as an SME supplier, demonstrates the competitive advantage smaller enterprises can have in executing substantial public contracts. Businesses with experience in large-scale waste management projects, arboriculture, and site restoration would find this tender conducive to growth, leveraging the chance to align with community-centric initiatives like environmental conservation while contributing to local employment and social value efforts as stipulated by the awarding criteria.

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Notice Title

Site Waste Clearance Bolton House Road

Notice Description

Wigan Council is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to clear waste illegally deposited on Diggle Flash Nature Reserve adjacent to Bolton House Road, Bickershaw, Wigan WN2 4AB. Wigan Council has committed to remove the waste that has been deposited on Diggle Flash (a nature reserve) adjoining the rear (or east of the Bolton House Road site). Wigan Council expects the contractor to remove an estimated 3,243 tonnes. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of management, access, construction, security, health and safety, haulage/treatment and restoration. The Bolton House Road site is subject to a closure order (granted 18th July 2025). Access to the site is strictly controlled and contractors appointed by Wigan Council are permitted to work on the site with permission of the landowner. The contractor is expected to access the site via the Smith's Lane nature reserve-Diggle Flash footpath, which will involve establishing an access route and clearing site vegetation, prior to excavating and loading the waste onto haulage vehicles for transfer to permitted disposal facilities. The project will therefore involve the following steps: 1) Phase 1 - Site Preparation and Access a. Health and Safety b. Environmental Protection c. Site Security and Welfare 2) Phase 2 - Arboriculture works and ground protection a. Vegetation removal b. Temporary road surface 3) Phase 3 - Excavation, loading and waste treatment a. Excavation and loading b. Haulage and waste disposal 4) Phase 4 - Safe Site Reprofiling and Public Safety.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to engage in preliminary market engagement to understand Wigan Council requirement for the contract to clear waste illegally deposited at Bolton House Road, Bickershaw, Wigan WN2 4AB. The quantity of waste Wigan Council expect to be removed is estimated to be in the region of around 4,000 tonnes. This is estimated following a LIDAR survey which calculated the volume of waste as 7978.21 metres cubed. Supplier wishing to participate in this opportunity will be required to visit the site. Any supplier wishing to attend the site visit will need to respond to Wigan council no later than Friday 5th December by emailing:p.davies@wigan.gov.uk The sites visit will take place on the Tuesday, 9th December 2025 (Additional days may be necessary) depending on the number respondents. Please note the site is under a closure order. No one should visit the site without prior consent nor without the presence of a Wigan Council Officer (or the police). The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of management, access, construction, security, health and safety, haulage/treatment and restoration. More information can is detailed in the attached consultation document. Suppliers are invited to comment on the proposed conditions of participation, outline specification and pricing schedule.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018385-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£709,522 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 18 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J.DICKINSON & SONS(HORWICH)LIMITED

Further Information

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