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title: "Pre-Market Engagement - Responsive Repairs and Maintenance (Specialist Contractors)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06015c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-07"
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# Pre-Market Engagement - Responsive Repairs and Maintenance (Specialist Contractors)

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06015c

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001230-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 16:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001230-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001230-2026
  7th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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