Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - Responsive Repairs and Maintenance (Specialist Contractors)

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 16:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process under the title "Pre-Market Engagement - Responsive Repairs and Maintenance (Specialist Contractors)." This project is categorised under the industry sectors of repair and maintenance services, construction work, and construction materials, indicating a works procurement category. The initiative focuses on enhancing responsive repairs and maintenance for housing tenants within the region specified as UKD36, which includes areas such as Leigh and Wigan. Interested parties are invited to participate in pre-market engagement sessions scheduled from 19th to 21st January 2026 at various venues including Leigh Miners Welfare Institute, a virtual session via Microsoft Teams, and St. Patricks Rugby Club in Wigan. Registration is required by 2nd March 2026 to participate in these sessions, but they do not constitute a formal procurement commitment.

This pre-market engagement presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the public sector, particularly for those in the repair and maintenance, construction, and materials industries. The project seeks principal contractors and specialist trades to collaborate with Wigan Council's in-house team, highlighting opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses interested in this sector can leverage their expertise to provide essential trade repairs and bring vacant properties up to standard, enhancing service delivery for social housing tenants. This engagement not only opens doors to long-term contracts but also allows participants to influence the procurement process to include social value elements, aligning with their community-focused goals. The potential contract is substantial, with an estimated value of £192 million, scheduled to commence in November 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - Responsive Repairs and Maintenance (Specialist Contractors)

Notice Description

We are changing our approach to delivering responsive repairs and maintenance for our housing tenants, increasing our emphasis on tenant's experience, operational performance and value for money Could your business help provide some essential trade repairs for our residents who live in social housing? We're looking to work with the right businesses who care about our Borough and our residents. We need: * Principal Contractors to manage jobs in designated areas of the Borough * Specialist trades to work alongside the Council's in-house team. Together, we'll deliver the best possible service for tenants, commit to high standards and efficient working, and bring void properties up to standard. If you are interested, we're holding some engagement events (details below) to hear your views on the area model, the approach we are proposing and what social value expectations we should include. Please register your interest for the sessions below: 9:30am Monday 19th January 2026 - Leigh Miners Welfare Institute, Kirby Road, Leigh 6:00pm Tuesday 20th January 2026 - Microsoft Teams (Virtual) 9:30am Wednesday 21st January 2026 - St. Patricks Rugby Club, Harper Street (off Darlington Street), Wigan. Your input will help us design a process that works for everyone. Please email Procurement@wigan.gov.uk to register your interest and let us know which session you'll be attending along with the names, job titles and contact details of the people attending. Places are limited so you may be asked to move to an alternative session if your preferred event is full, Please limited your attendees to a maximum of 4 people. Wigan Council also reserve the right, during the Pre-Market Engagement period, to hold additional meetings (separate from the above sessions) in person or virtually with a range of interested parties or one to one meetings and/or issue a series of requests for information which may relate to the Council's requirements, the procurement process and documents, and the terms of the contract. For the avoidance of doubt, the whole process is for the purpose of conducting a pre-market engagement and does not formally begin a procurement process or constitute any commitment by Wigan Council to undertake any procurement exercise. Furthermore, potential bidders will not be prejudiced by not responding or attending a pre-market engagement session.. Potential bidders must also note that responding or attending a session does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this, or any future procurement that Wigan Council may conduct. Any costs involved in responding to this pre-market engagement will be borne by the responders. The estimated contract value stated in this advert / notice is subject to further review prior to the tender opportunity being published, which may result in an increase or decrease in overall value.

Planning Information

Please register your interest for the sessions below: 9:30am Monday 19th January 2026 - Leigh Miners Welfare Institute, Kirby Road, Leigh 6:00pm Tuesday 20th January 2026 - Microsoft Teams (Virtual) 9:30am Wednesday 21st January 2026 - St. Patricks Rugby Club, Harper Street (off Darlington Street), Wigan. Your input will help us design a process that works for everyone. Please email Procurement@wigan.gov.uk to register your interest and let us know which session you'll be attending along with the names, job titles and contact details of the people attending. Places are limited so you may be asked to move to an alternative session if your preferred event is full, Please limited your attendees to a maximum of 4 people. Wigan Council also reserve the right, during the Pre-Market Engagement period, to hold additional meetings (separate from the above sessions) in person or virtually with a range of interested parties or one to one meetings and/or issue a series of requests for information which may relate to the Council’s requirements, the procurement process and documents, and the terms of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06015c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001230-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr. Paul Simmons
Contact Email
procurement@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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