Scope
Reference
DN804274 / PA081
Description
The proposed contract is for the provision of Playing Field Improvement Works at Ashfield Park and Southlands Recreation Ground, Standish, Wigan.
Suppliers should refer to the detailed Specification document and accompanying documents included within the tender pack which explain the detailed scope of works. Details of how to obtain these are stated within this notice.
The deadline for the submission of final tender bids is Wednesday 18th February 2026 at 17:00.
Total value (estimated)
- £170,000 excluding VAT
- £204,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 14 May 2027
- 1 year, 1 month, 14 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 77320000 - Sports fields maintenance services
- 45112720 - Landscaping work for sports grounds and recreational areas
- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 45233200 - Various surface works
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 February 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
18 February 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The tender documents are available via The Chest (Proactis) procurement portal at https://www.the-chest.org.uk. Suppliers will need to register an account on the portal and will need to click to 'register an interest in the opportunity' on the advert to gain access to the tender documents.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60.00% |
| Quality/Social Value | Quality | 40.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Wigan Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCGG-6481-TZPW
Town Hall
Wigan
WN1 1YN
United Kingdom
Email: M.Fishwick@wigan.gov.uk
Website: http://www.wigan.gov.uk/
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government