Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbc-d438-72ec-b943-2e20fcb8188b/haigh-woodland-park-civils-works-and-creation-of-a-new-woodland-hub-visitor-fa closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Haigh Woodland Park - Civils Works and creation of a new Woodland Hub Visitor Facility [Wigan Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wigan-council) Estimated value £600,000 Published 7 Jul 2025 Deadline Closed 25 Jul 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 a works package as part of the restoration project, namely the creation of a 'Woodland Hub' to provide a focus for visitor experience and outdoor adventure activities in the historic Plantation Woodlands, alongside repairs to the existing footpath network. This will include the creation of a new seasonal Woodland Hub kiosk, toilets and outdoor adventure play area. The programme of works targets the delivery of the specified works between October 2025 and May 2026. Wigan Council have appointed a design team which will be assisting the Authority to carry out the procurement and management of the contract. Details of the design team is available in the Invitation to Tender documentation. ## CPV classification Construction work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0544e9-2025-07-07T16:38:48+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0544e9-2025-07-07T16:38:48+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Wigan Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wigan-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Boiler Replacement Scheme · West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority · 59 days left · 18 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-ca0f-7129-83ab-7f5da966bec5/boiler-replacement-scheme) [Building Repairs & Maintenance Lot 1 Electrical Lot 2 Mechanical · Derbyshire Dales District Council · 40 days left · 29 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15934-2662-73b5-8d63-abd6e1946ccd/building-repairs-maintenance-lot-1-electrical-lot-2-mechanical) [Repairs and Maintenance of Derbyshire Dales District Council Buildings, Lot 1 Electrical, Lot 2 Mechanical · Derbyshire Dales District Council · 41 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-cc30-708e-a64f-c24f3506b98b/repairs-and-maintenance-of-derbyshire-dales-district-council-buildings-lot-1-el) [CA18585 - ITT Repair and replacement works to whole site drainage system · Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-591e-7334-8085-35e92dcd67f8/ca18585-itt-repair-and-replacement-works-to-whole-site-drainage-system) [ITT Repair and replacement works to whole site drainage system · Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-ce3a-73b2-824c-27858f3ac6b5/itt-repair-and-replacement-works-to-whole-site-drainage-system) [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 37 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise)