Tender

Playing Field Improvement Works at Ashfield Park and Southlands Recreation Ground, Standish, Wigan

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Playing Field Improvement Works at Ashfield Park and Southlands Recreation Ground, located in Standish, Wigan, is managed by Wigan Council, a sub-central government authority. The tender is currently at the invitation for tender stage, with the deadline for submitting final bids set for Wednesday, 18th February 2026 at 17:00. The procurement method used is an open competition, allowing broad participation, with the tender classified under the industry category of works, specifically focusing on sports fields maintenance, landscaping, ground-drainage, horticultural, and various surface works. Interested parties can access the tender documents via The Chest procurement portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the public sector, particularly those specialising in landscaping, sports field maintenance, and related services. The contract value is estimated at £204,000 gross, making it an attractive opportunity for SMEs seeking growth in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender's evaluation criteria focus 60% on price and 40% on quality and social value, encouraging competitive bidding from businesses equipped to deliver high-quality services while ensuring value for money. Businesses that can demonstrate capabilities in the specified categories and adhere to the submission requirements stand a favourable chance of securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Playing Field Improvement Works at Ashfield Park and Southlands Recreation Ground, Standish, Wigan

Notice Description

The proposed contract is for the provision of Playing Field Improvement Works at Ashfield Park and Southlands Recreation Ground, Standish, Wigan. Suppliers should refer to the detailed Specification document and accompanying documents included within the tender pack which explain the detailed scope of works. Details of how to obtain these are stated within this notice. The deadline for the submission of final tender bids is Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 17:00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06112a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007706-2026
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

45111240 - Ground-drainage work

45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas

45233200 - Various surface works

77300000 - Horticultural services

77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 14 May 2027 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
m.fishwick@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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

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