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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.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.H. SMITH & SONS CO. LIMITED | 00725675 | £5,500,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 3 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Oct 2025 – Jan 2027 | £5,500,000 £5,551,562 initial term | 3 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| H.H. SMITH & SONS CO. LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| ROSSLEE CONSTRUCTION LTD | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
| TILBURY DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: This supplier has received £3,258,998 in 37 payments (over £25k) from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (2021-10-27 to 2026-03-16). View full payment history →
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
The 'Legal and Financial Capacity Conditions of Participation' have been amended in respect of the insurance requirements and a parent company guarantee and performance bond.