"I don't discuss figures, and never have, but Dennis will have funds available to him," said Bates. "We're in limbo slightly but that does not stop us talking to players formally and agreeing deals in principle."
The Football League has confirmed that the embargo it imposed following the move into administration on 4 May was unlikely to be lifted until July.
The delay will leave Wise with a month to rebuild his squad ahead of the start of the campaign on August 11. As to who leaves the club this summer, seven out-of-contract players have been told they will not be offered new terms.
Matt Heath, Rui Marques and Tore Andre Flo are, however, expected to be offered new deals once the club regain their League share.
"We've already held lots of informal discussions, and Dennis has got a long shopping list," Bates added. "We actually sent him away on holiday while all this was going on because there was nothing more he could do. But he knows who he wants.
"Obviously we've had a few setbacks and missed out on a few players, but that's inevitable regardless of whether you're in administration or not. It happens every year and you never get every player you try for."