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Scope

Reference

PA 132

Description

You are invited to tender for the contract to clear waste illegally deposited on the Bolton House Road Site, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 4AB. It includes waste that has been deposited to the rear of the site on Diggle Flash (A nature reserve that is part of Bickershaw Country Park). The quantity of waste Wigan Council expects to be removed is estimated to be in the region of 18,000 tonnes. This is estimated following a LiDAR survey which calculated the volume of waste as 23,086 metres cubed.

Wigan Council is conducting this procurement on an accelerated timetable due to an urgent requirement brought about by circumstances both unforeseeable and unattributable to Wigan Council. The urgent need is to clear an illegal waste site that presents an unacceptable risk to public health, environmental harm and outbreak of fire. Please note that the site has previously caught fire thus there remains a serious fire risk.

The procurement timeline is reduced to c.15 days thus still allowing for sufficient competition.

The breakdown of Lots for this urgent requirement isn't feasible for this requirement. In accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, Wigan Council considered whether the contract could be divided into lots. Following assessment, it was concluded that a single lot approach is appropriate due to the integrated nature of the urgent requirement and the need for consistent delivery, contract oversight along with supplier accountability.

Total value (estimated)

• £7,000,000 excluding VAT
• £8,400,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 26 October 2026 to 1 April 2027
• 5 months, 7 days

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Upon further work on site, it may transpire that additional purchases may be required in order to fully clear the illegal waste site.

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

• 45222110 - Waste disposal site construction work
• 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Contract locations

• UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Are you relying on another supplier to act as a guarantor?

If so, please provide their name and evidence of their economic and financial standing.

[Insert Yes or No]

[If yes, insert reference / file name]

Please confirm whether you already have, or can commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the levels of insurance cover indicated below:

a. Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance* = a minimum of £10,000,000 in respect of any one claim unlimited in any one year

b. Public Liability Insurance = a minimum of £10,000,000 in respect of any one claim unlimited in any one year

c. Plant/vehicle insurance (or Contract Works Insurance) to demonstrate all vehicles, plant and machinery are insured.

*There is a legal requirement for certain employers to hold Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance of £5 million as a minimum. See the Health and Safety Executive website for more information:

[Insert Yes or No]

[Insert details of your insurances already in place]

[Insert details of your insurances which would be obtained following contract award (including information on how you will obtain this insurance - e.g. a quote)]

Technical ability conditions of participation

Relevant experience and contract example:

Please provide details of a contract that meets the conditions of participation relating to technical ability set out in the relevant notice or procurement documents, in any combination from either the public or private sectors (which may include samples of grant-funded work).

Conditions of participation include demonstrating experience of:

Delivering a large-scale waste removal contracts involving illegally deposited waste

Managing the removal of illegally deposited hazardous waste

Managing the removal of illegally deposited wastes from sites with a high risk of fire and/or dealing with wastes following a fire.

Please note bidders must have visited the Bolton House Road site with representatives from Wigan Council since the waste was illegally deposited.

The named contact provided should be able to provide written evidence to confirm the accuracy of the information provided.

For consortium bids, or where you have indicated that you are relying on an associated person to meet the technical ability, you should provide relevant examples of where the associated person has delivered similar requirements. If this is not possible (e.g. the consortium is newly formed or a special purpose vehicle is to be created for this contract) then a separate example should be provided between the principal member(s) of the proposed consortium or members of the special purpose vehicle or sub-contractors (examples are not required from each member).

Experience of sub-contractor management (Max. 500 word response; no attachments to be included to support your answer):

Where you intend to sub-contract a proportion of the contract, please demonstrate how you have previously maintained healthy supply chains with your sub-contractor(s) (which may be the intended sub-contractor(s) for this procurement or any others used previously).

The description should include the procedures you use to ensure performance of the contract.

[Insert information]

Organisational standards:

Where conditions of participation have specified organisational qualifications or standards, please provide details of how these are met, or other equivalent standards that equal or exceed what has been requested. Please provide copies of the relevant permits/certificates -

a) Site Permit

b) Environmental Management System

c) Waste Carriers' licence

d) Haulier Operating Licence

e) Member of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) or other relevant certification/audit

Insert information and attach certificates/permits where applicable.

Modern Slavery Statement (or equivalent statement/document)

RESPONSE A:

Supplier is 'a relevant commercial organisation'* and is compliant with the requirements contained within section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and associated guidance and their statement includes information relating to:

a. the organisation's structure, its business and its supply chains

b. its policies in relation to slavery and human trafficking

c. its due diligence processes in relation to slavery and human trafficking in its business and supply chains

d. the parts of its business and supply chains where there is a risk of slavery and human trafficking taking place, and the steps it has taken to assess and manage that risk

e. its effectiveness in ensuring that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in its business or supply chains, measured against such performance indicators as it considers appropriate

f. the training and capacity building about slavery and human trafficking available to its staff

Or

RESPONSE B:

Supplier is not 'a relevant commercial organisation' but has a turnover of more than £36 million and has provided a link to an equivalent statement or document which demonstrates information relating to a to f above.

*'Relevant commercial organisations' are defined as commercial organisations that carry on a business or part of business in the UK, supply goods or services and have an annual turnover of £36 million or more.

[Confirm whether Response A / Response B / or not applicable due to organisation turnover being below £36million]

[Insert information inc. link/URL to your published statement where applicable]

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

Have you, or any subcontractors assisting you, used Artificial Intelligence (AI) or machine learning tools, including large language models, to assist in any part of your tender submission? This may include using these tools to support the drafting of responses to Award questions.

[Insert Yes or No]

[If your response is Yes please give details]

Where Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have been used to support the generation of Tender responses, please confirm that they have been checked and verified for accuracy:

[Insert Yes or No]

Are you, either directly or through any subcontractors you may use during the contract, proposing to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or machine learning technologies as part of the products/services you intend to provide to Wigan Council?

[Insert Yes or No]

[If your response is Yes please give details]

Environmental Convictions:

a) Please confirm whether you have any unspent convictions against, the company, directors or associated persons for environmental offences.

b) If yes, please explain what action has been taken in response to the conviction.

Insert information

Compliance Review

a) Please provide a summary of any external environmental compliance reviews/audits undertaken in the last three years including those undertaken by the Environment Agency e.g. CAR reports for relevant activities or facilities. Where an external review has not been undertaken please provide details of any internal reviews.

b) Where issues of non-compliance were identified, please explain how these were addressed.

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Bolton House Road/Diggle Flash Reserve site visit (this is a mandatory requirement):

Please indicate if you have visited the Bolton House Road Site

Insert Yes or No

The Contractor Site Manager and Site Supervisor shall be expected to hold the following minimum accreditations or equivalent. Please confirm if the following minimum accreditations are held:

a) CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or IOSH Safety, Health & Environment for ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Site Managers;

b) WAMITAB level 4 or equivalent.

Yes/No

Any individual acting in a supervisory capacity shall be expected to hold the following minimum standards or equivalent. Please confirm if the following minimum accreditations are held:

a) CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or

b) CITB, CIRIA or IEMA ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Environmental Awareness Training.

Please provide details of the treatment facilities. Where the waste is processed and sent on for further treatment or disposal please provide details of the onward facilities including permit numbers.

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Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

24 August 2026, 5:00pm

Tender submission deadline

1 September 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

All bids for this tender opportunity must be submitted via. Our e-procurement portal, "The Chest": /

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

28 September 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Description of risks to contract performance

Working period - The work is currently estimated at 18 weeks.

Delays due to unforeseen circumstances e.g. adverse weather, uncovering unexpected wastes are considered likely.

Hazardous material - Only hand sampling/visual site investigation has been undertaken to date. There is a risk other materials may be present underneath the waste.

Vandalism/theft - The site is subject to a closure order linked to a criminal investigation, the likelihood of theft/vandalism of plant machinery should be considered and appropriate insurance in place.

Fire - The site was subject to significant fire in early July 2025. The waste is still active with potential for the heat to rise particularly in warmer weather.

Residual contamination - following removal of the waste contaminated soil/water may need to be addressed.

Reputational Risk

• Cybersecurity Threats - A data breach or system compromise could damage public trust and the authority's reputation.

• Supply Chain Disruption - Failure to deliver equipment on time may lead to negative publicity and stakeholder dissatisfaction.

Corporate Risk

• Regulatory or Policy Changes - Non-compliance with new health and safety or environmental regulations could expose the organisation to legal and reputational consequences.

• Dependency on Third Parties - Poor performance by subcontractors could undermine organisational credibility and governance.

Operational Risk

• Workforce Availability - Shortages of skilled staff could disrupt service continuity and operational efficiency.

• Environmental Events - Severe weather or climate-related incidents may impact logistics and delivery schedules.

• Technology Obsolescence - Outdated equipment could hinder service delivery and operational effectiveness.

Financial Risk

• Economic Volatility - Inflation or price fluctuations in materials and energy costs could increase contract costs and strain budgets.

• Supply Chain Disruption - Delays may lead to additional costs for expedited delivery or alternative sourcing.

Health and Safety Risk

• Regulatory or Policy Changes - Changes in safety standards could require urgent compliance measures.

• Technology Obsolescence - Outdated or non-compliant equipment could pose safety hazards to users.

• Environmental Events - Severe weather could create unsafe conditions for delivery and installation teams

These contract risks are also included in the tender pack, to be specific the early warning register in CDPt1.

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Reduced tendering period

Yes

State of urgency - minimum 10 days

Contracting authority

Wigan Council

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCGG-6481-TZPW

Wigan Town Hall, Library Street

Wigan

WN1 1YN

United Kingdom

Email: Procurement [at] wigan.gov.uk

Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government