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title: "682 - Ashton Library Refurbishment and Repairs - Options Appraisal"
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# 682 - Ashton Library Refurbishment and Repairs - Options Appraisal

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa782f62-ccea-469c-8d74-c3f08a127a27

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## Summary

Wigan Council has conducted a procurement process for the refurbishment and repair options appraisal of Ashton Library, a Grade II Listed Carnegie building located in Wigan, England. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically targeting architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The process was carried out using a direct award method and has reached the award stage, with the contract being granted to Atkins Realis on 5th September 2025. The contract period is set from 8th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, focusing on modernising library services with a community-based approach.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in architectural and engineering services, especially those capable of handling heritage buildings. The contract emphasises flexible and community-centric library solutions, making it an ideal project for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Enterprises that are able to provide innovative restoration and design solutions will find this project particularly beneficial for business growth, as it not only involves consultancy and design work but also contributes to enriching community spaces within Wigan Council's portfolio.

## Notice

We are seeking to appoint a consultant to design and prepare to go to tender for Ashton Library. The contract would also explore costs of some refurbishment works to bring in line with today's library delivery visions for more flexible and community based approach. Ashton Library is a Grade II Listed Carnegie building with which we need to understand and explore what can be done to restore and keep this Building within Wigan Council Corporate stock.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508f5739-bc8b-471a-b47f-166616cfa5ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,981 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS REALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508f5739-bc8b-471a-b47f-166616cfa5ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508f5739-bc8b-471a-b47f-166616cfa5ff
  2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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