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Refurbishment of Leigh Market Hall

Wigan Council

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16 Sep 2026 at 12:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is procuring refurbishment works for Leigh Market Hall in Leigh. The scheme covers construction and infrastructure improvements, including repairs and improvements to the roof, heating, lighting and ventilation. It also includes new public toilets, a new Albion Street entrance to improve the market’s visibility, and a flexible social space for events. The internal layout will be changed to make the market easier to navigate, followed by complete internal redecoration covering stalls, signage and branding. The appointed contractor will deliver the works under a standard JCT PCSA, producing a RIBA Stage 4 design pack and contractor’s proposals. The contractor will also take responsibility for completing, coordinating and constructing all design elements required to deliver the refurbishment.

The process reached tender: Wigan Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries had to be submitted by 23 October 2026 at 12:00 BST, and tender submissions were due by 2 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT. Bids were to be uploaded electronically through The Chest Procurement portal. This is a single-lot works contract for the period from 2 February 2027 to 31 March 2028. The estimated value is £4,000,000 excluding VAT, or £4,800,000 including VAT. Evaluation is weighted 75% to quality and social value and 25% to price. The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The procurement is being run under the Procurement Act 2023.

This opportunity suits a principal contractor with experience delivering complex refurbishment and construction projects in an occupied or public-facing market, civic or commercial environment. Relevant capability includes building infrastructure upgrades, roofing, heating, lighting, ventilation, public conveniences, entrances, internal remodelling and decorative fit-out. The successful contractor needs to manage the transition from design to construction, develop a RIBA Stage 4 design pack and contractor’s proposals, and coordinate and complete all design elements needed for delivery. Strong design-management, construction coordination and project-delivery capability will therefore be important. Quality and social value account for most of the evaluation, so suppliers able to demonstrate robust delivery methods and meaningful local or community benefits are well placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment of Leigh Market Hall

Notice Description

Wigan Council would like to appoint a Contractor to carry out the refurbishment of Leigh Market Hall. The scope of the scheme includes: infrastructure improvements, particularly to the roof, heating, lighting and ventilation; introduction of public toilets; a new entrance from Albion Street to provide more visibility and profile; a flexible social space to be used for events to animate the market; changes to the internal layout to improve legibility; and complete internal redecoration including stalls, signage and branding. The Contractor will be appointed under a standard JCT PCSA to deliver a RIBA Stage 4 design pack and contractors proposals. The Contractor shall take responsibility for the completion, coordination and construction of all design elements necessary for delivery of the works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06fb0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087724-2026
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

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Postcode Area
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

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