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title: "Heaton Park Boating Lake and Activities"
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# Heaton Park Boating Lake and Activities

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/heaton-park-boating-lake-and-activities-ocds-h6vhtk-069ea4). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Manchester City Council: "Heaton Park Boating Lake and Activities". Published status: active. Concession Value: £540,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 16 Jun 2026, 11:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Manchester City Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/manchester-city-council-ons-e08000003)
- **Concession Value (operator's expected revenue):** £540,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 16 June 2026 at 11:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Recreational-area services, Sports facilities operation services
- **Delivery Location:** UKD33
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/heaton-park-boating-lake-and-activities-ocds-h6vhtk-069ea4#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-069ea4`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
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- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/heaton-park-boating-lake-and-activities-ocds-h6vhtk-069ea4#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** 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. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 16th June 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

## 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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 92330000, 92610000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £540,000

- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2026 to 31/10/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F046867-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-05-21T09:43:09.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T11:58:46.407Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-069ea4