Open tenders / Events, arts & leisure
Planned procurement · Notice 094566-2026
Haigh High Ropes: Expression of Interest
- Value
- Value not stated
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- North West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2037
In plain English
Wigan Council is inviting expressions of interest from operators who could invest in, maintain and run the High Ropes course at Haigh Woodland Park, under a long-term partnership from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2037. This is an early market engagement exercise to gauge interest before any formal tender, not a contract up for bid yet.
Good fit for: Outdoor adventure or leisure operators experienced in running ropes courses or similar visitor attractions who can invest in long-term infrastructure.
- This is preliminary market engagement, not a live tender
At this stage we are inviting interested parties to enter informal dialogue so that we can gauge the level of interest
- Expect to bring investment, not just operate
invest, maintain and operate model where risk and opportunity is transferred to a trusted operator
- Must provide company details and site experience to respond
Brief details of any sites in which the company operates
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What the buyer says
Background: The Haigh High ropes course sits within the regional destination Haigh Woodland Park. The destination is set within Wigan, a 330,000 resident base town within Greater Manchester. The Park is managed by Wigan Council with Be Well (Wigan Council’s in house Leisure & Wellbeing service) operating the High ropes course. The High ropes course was funded by Wigan Council through a phase one transformation of the park in 2016. The phase one investment also featured investment within adventure play, adventure golf, visitor centre and café , a kitchen courtyard within the Stables complex alongside major improvements to the Parking facilities. The ropes course is comprised of a low course with 9 obstacles and high ropes course with 11 obstacles including a 40 m zip line. The tower can also accommodate a range of team building activities. More recently Be Well has invested in a jump bag from the tower to add more variety and depth to the product offer. Details of the offer is available via the web link - https://www.bewelloutdoors.co.uk/locations/haigh-woodland-park.htm The High ropes course at Haigh forms part of a broader Be Well Outdoor adventure offer that combines forest school activities at Haigh, water sports activities at Scotman’s Flash and residential and day activities at Low Bank Ground (on the shore of Lake Coniston). Haigh Woodland Park is undergoing a major transformation with the benefit of secured Heritage Lottery Funding and secured Government grants through the Levelling up Funding programme. Combined the investment exceeds £50 million. The ambition is to transform Haigh Woodland Park into a cultural destination of national significance whilst retaining the significant local significance and appeal. Visitor numbers currently exceed 500,000 per year an…
Procedure: not stated. Published 7 Oct 2026.
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