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title: "Market Place - Environmental Improvements"
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published: "2017-01-27"
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# Market Place - Environmental Improvements

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e6cb18a-0c6c-46ba-ac9b-e08abebe1e98

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## Summary

The Wigan Council is inviting tenders for a significant civil engineering project titled "Market Place - Environmental Improvements" located in the historic heart of Wigan town centre, North West England. The project is aimed at site preparation work and includes extensive tasks such as demolition, ground works, and landscaping to create a high-quality public space. The tender period is open until 24 February 2017, with a total project value estimated at £900,000. The contract is scheduled to start on 24 April 2017 and is expected to be completed by 30 September 2017. This procurement is being conducted via an open procedure.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in civil engineering, site preparation, and landscaping. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to compete, making it an accessible opportunity for local contractors looking to enhance their portfolio with public sector projects. Companies that are skilled in outdoor construction, urban design, and sustainable landscaping would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Tenders are invited for a major civil engineering project in the historic heart of Wigan town centre. Works will include demolition, ground works, external drainage, external services, street furniture, hard and soft landscaping. The works will create a high quality public space suitable for a variety of events and activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91898980-9c1d-4232-93a7-2c06a96834db |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2017 at 16:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91898980-9c1d-4232-93a7-2c06a96834db
- 27 Jan 2017 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91898980-9c1d-4232-93a7-2c06a96834db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91898980-9c1d-4232-93a7-2c06a96834db
  27th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk
  North West e-procurement portal

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