Scope
Reference
DN775249
Description
Wigan Council has been successful with a Round 2 National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant application for the restoration of Haigh Woodland Park. The Council is seeking to commission an appropriate contractor to undertake the restoration of the bothy cottages and potting sheds combined with a contemporary new-build range of glasshouses. The project will bring an under-used part of the site back into beneficial use and provide a focus for visitor experience combined with facilities for training, volunteering, events, and education.
Wigan Council are seeking to procure a main contractor suitably experienced, resourced and with capacity to lead on this combination of both restoration and new-build, appointing specialist sub-contractors as required to deliver the specification of work.
The programme of works targets the delivery of the specified works between October 2025 and January 2027.
The contract dates stated in this Contract Details Notice include a 12-month rectification period from practical completion.
Wigan Council have appointed a design team which will be assisting the Authority to carry out the procurement and management of the contract.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £5,551,561.72 excluding VAT
- £6,661,874.06 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
27 October 2025
Contract dates
- 27 October 2025 to 15 January 2028
- 2 years, 2 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Programme | Achievement of programme against agreed milestones/timeline (updated construction programme required from the main contractor). |
| Contract Sum | Forecast final account versus the tendered sum (financial update required from the main contractor). |
| Social Value | Delivery of agreed Social Value commitments (updated Social Value Delivery Plan and progress report prepared by the contractor). |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
H.H. SMITH & SONS CO. LIMITED
- Companies House: 00725675
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZND-1425-NLCH
95 Bury Old Road
Manchester
M45 7AY
United Kingdom
Email: info@hhsmith.co.uk
Website: http://www.hhsmith.co.uk
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Wigan Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCGG-6481-TZPW
Wigan Town Hall, Library Street
Wigan
WN1 1YN
United Kingdom
Email: H.Coombs@wigan.gov.uk
Website: https://www.wigan.gov.uk
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government