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title: "Heaton Park Boating Lake and Activities"
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# Heaton Park Boating Lake and Activities

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ea4

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## Summary

Manchester City Council is inviting tenders for the operation and management of the boating lake and associated visitor activities at Heaton Park. Classified under recreational-area services and sports facilities operation services, this tender falls within the services category, specifically as a below-threshold services concession. The process is open for submissions until 11 am on 16th June 2026, using the electronic e-business portal, The Chest. The tender, following an open competition procurement method, aims to award a contract for an initial three-year period commencing 1st November 2026, with an option to extend for up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand into the recreation and leisure sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in operational management, customer experience, and marketing within a heritage-sensitive environment are well-suited to participate. Furthermore, the concession arrangement allows for potential income generation through a fixed annual fee plus a percentage of gross turnover, making it an attractive proposition for entities aiming to enhance their commercial footprint and diversify their service offerings in the Greater Manchester area.

## Notice

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Manchester City Council is inviting tenders for the operation of boating lake and associated visitor activities at Heaton Park. This is a below-threshold services concession procurement conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The successful operator will be responsible for the safe and high-quality delivery of boating activities, staffing, customer experience, operational management, marketing and income generation. The commercial arrangement is concession-based, with the operator required to pay the Council a fixed annual fee together with a percentage of gross turnover. The Council seeks proposals that deliver an inclusive, environmentally responsible and commercially sustainable service that enhances the visitor experience and aligns with the heritage and environmental sensitivities of Heaton Park. The contract will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional years, subject to satisfactory performance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended for 2 years following the initial 3 year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046867-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | £540,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92330000 - Recreational-area services
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 09:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046867-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046867-2026
  21st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.the-chest.org.uk
  The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 16th June 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50c4f8f3-4254-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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