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Refurbishment of Leigh Market Hall

Wigan Council · Local authority

In brief

Wigan Council is looking for suppliers for construction work (North West).

The estimated value is £4,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 14 months, starting 2 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 2 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
midday, Friday 23 October 2026
Bids by
midday, Monday 2 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality & Social Value 75% · Price 25%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

What the notice says

Wigan Council would like to appoint a Contractor to carry out the refurbishment of Leigh Market Hall. The scope of the scheme includes: infrastructure improvements, particularly to the roof, heating, lighting and ventilation; introduction of public toilets; a new entrance from Albion Street to provide more visibility and profile; a flexible social space to be used for events to animate the market; changes to the internal layout to improve legibility; and complete internal redecoration including stalls, signage and branding. The Contractor will be appointed under a standard JCT PCSA to deliver a RIBA Stage 4 design pack and contractors proposals. The Contractor shall take responsibility for the completion, coordination and construction of all design elements necessary for delivery of the works.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 23 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 2 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 087724-2026

About the buyer

Wigan CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 087724-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.