Refurbishment of Leigh Market Hall
- Buyer
- Wigan Council
- Value
- £4,000,000
- Closes
- 2 November 2026
- Where
- Wigan, the North West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Wigan Council wants a main contractor to completely refurbish Leigh Market Hall, a public market building. The work includes fixing the roof, updating heating and lighting, adding toilets and a new entrance, redesigning the interior layout, and redecorating everything inside.
What the buyer wants
• Take full responsibility for completing all construction and design work to deliver a detailed design package (RIBA Stage 4) and your own contractor proposals • Manage infrastructure improvements including roof repairs, heating systems, lighting, ventilation, and new public toilets • Design and build a new entrance from Albion Street, reconfigure the internal layout, and carry out complete internal redecoration with new stalls, signage and branding
Likely requirements
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This is a £4 million main contractor role requiring you to take design responsibility and coordinate all disciplines: most one-person or small trades businesses cannot bid alone, as you must employ or subcontract architects, engineers, and multiple trades under your own accountability.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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