Heaton Park Boating Lake and Activities

Manchester City Council

Published: May 21, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a concession contract in the urban development and housing and culture and heritage sectors, with a focus on Heritage Preservation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 16, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for concession in the urban development and housing sector. Concession contracts involve the operation or management of public assets or services, typically requiring significant financial capacity and operational expertise. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Manchester City Council is inviting tenders for the operation of boating lake and associated visitor activities at Heaton Park. This is a below‑threshold services concession procurement conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The successful operator will be responsible for the safe and high‑quality delivery of boating activities, staffing, customer experience, operational management, marketing and income generation. The commercial arrangement is concession‑based, with the operator required to pay the Council a fixed annual fee together with a percentage of gross turnover. The Council seeks proposals that deliver an inclusive, environmentally responsible and commercially sustainable service that enhances the visitor experience and aligns with the heritage and environmental sensitivities of Heaton Park. The contract will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional years, subject to satisfactory performance.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 046867-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council has issued 60 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 29 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 046867-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 16, 2026. You have 26 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Manchester City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Concession contract in the Urban Development & Housing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.