Scope
Procurement reference
LDNPA/2027/01
Procurement description
Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) is establishing a Countryside Land Management and Estate Maintenance Framework Agreement, primarily for use by our Ranger Services Team but available to our whole organisation including specifically elements for our Strategy Team in relation to Historic Environment, Biodiversity Net Gain, Habitat and Woodland/Grassland Monitoring and Management.
The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this special corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and supporting those who live and work here. Further information about the LDNPA, including our statutory functions, is available on our website.
We are working towards making the Lake District an inspirational example of sustainable development in action. We want its prosperous economy, world class visitor experiences and vibrant communities to come together in sustaining the spectacular landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage here.
Our Ranger Services Team at LDNPA has a focus on maintaining and improving the Rights of Way and other access in the Lake District National Park, while encouraging and educating users in responsible outdoor recreation on accessible land and navigable lakes. We support visitor management and nature recovery initiatives, and the enhancement and maintenance of our rural properties, in line with our strategic priorities. Working closely with communities to help them meet their needs in ways that contribute to our Vision.
o Our needs are specific and will vary. We are looking for Suppliers who understand the work we do and not only can provide exceptional services but who can contribute to our wider Vision for the Lake District. The following are examples of types of services which may be required by our Rangers Service. This is not exhaustive but is intended to demonstrate the breadth of the services which will be required:
• Providing services on a recurring and annual basis, such as our Bridge maintenance responsibilities and sourcing of materials for daily use;
• Providing advice and practical work on specific public sector funded projects, such as the Coast-to-Coast project;
• Providing specific advice to our internal team of individuals and organisations we operate with, for internal projects involving our own land and property, and also to our partner organisations such as Fix the Fells.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
4000000 GBP to 32000000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM to 31 March 2031, 23:59PM
Is a framework being established?
Yes
Lots
Divided into 8 lots
Bridges
Lot number: 1 Description
• Supply of pre-fabricated bridge kits
• Provision materials for bridges e.g. timber/ plastic/ metal
• Bespoke design and build of bridges
• Installation of bridges
• Repair of bridges
• Design of bridges
• Engineer surveys on bridges
• Scaffolding on bridges to support safe installation or repair
CPV classifications
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45221110 - Bridge construction work
- 45221113 - Footbridge construction work
Lot value (estimated)
4000000 GBP Excluding VAT
4800000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2031, 23:59PM
Supply of Materials
Lot number: 2 Description
• Pipes/drains
• Grass seed
• Supply treated and some graded timber for fencing and the construction of timber board walks
• Gates
• Waymark roundels for Public Footpaths, Bridleways, Byways and permitted routes
• Stone for construction of unbound surface paths, stone for drainage works and dry-stone walling and bridge revetments
• Plastic boardwalks from 1m to 3m width with non-slip finish
• Metalwork (gate springs, gate hinges, catches screws, nuts, etc.)
• Screened (inert) topsoil
• Supply of fingerposts and Waymarkers.
• Supply of benches
• Fencing wire
• Metal fencing (I.E Clipex)
• Native tree species grown from seeds sourced in seed zone 301, or if unavailable, 302.
CPV classifications
- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products
- 44113200 - Flagstones
- 44144000 - Posts
- 44163100 - Pipes
- 44163110 - Drainage pipes
- 44163111 - Drain pipes
- 44163112 - Drainage system
- 44163200 - Pipe fittings
- 44163230 - Pipe connectors
- 44167000 - Various pipe fittings
- 44231000 - Made-up fencing panels
- 44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
- 44900000 - Stone for construction, limestone, gypsum and slate
- 45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
Lot value (estimated)
4000000 GBP Excluding VAT
4800000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2031, 23:59PM
Minor Practical Works under £50,000
Lot number: 3 Description
• Surfacing
• Drainage installation and maintenance
• Sub soiling
• Installation of stone flags
• Pitching to create paths
• Fencing
• Walling
• Vegetation control and clearance
• Installation of countryside furniture (e.g. fingerposts/benches)
• Tree works
• Planting (trees and hedgerows)
• Spraying (herbicides)
• Hedge trimming
• Salting and gritting paths
• Trail sweeping
• Mooring works (Ullswater/servicing)
• Graffiti removal
• Woodland management through Thinning, Coppicing, Halo thinning, Girdling, and processing of timber
• Bracken management through mowing, rolling, or chemical application
• Scrub management
• Hedge laying
• Grassland restoration and management activities; mowing, baling, weed wiping, harrowing, seeding, plug planting
• Chemical Control of Invasive, non-native species
CPV classifications
- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work
- 45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
- 45233250 - Surfacing work except for roads
- 45233251 - Resurfacing works
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths
- 77211100 - Timber harvesting services
- 77211300 - Tree-clearing services
- 77211400 - Tree-cutting services
- 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services
- 77211600 - Tree seeding
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 90690000 - Graffiti removal services
Lot value (estimated)
4000000 GBP Excluding VAT
4800000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2031, 23:59PM
Consultancy and Specialist Services
Lot number: 4 Description
• Ecological surveys (e.g Habitat surveys using NVC, UKHAB frameworks/Habitat condition monitoring using BNG or CSM methods/Specialist surveys for taxonomical groups i.e Bryophytes, Lichens, Protected species groups, insects)
• Baseline Surveys
• Biodiversity Net Gain Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans
• Biodiversity Net Gain Habitat bank monitoring survey and reporting
• Habitat and property management and monitoring planning
• Traffic management e.g. traffic lights
• Planning consultancy
• Structural engineering design
• Construction Design and Management works
• Electronic counting surveys - people, horses, vehicles, bikes etc
• Rights of Way Consultants
• Project managers
• Visitor monitoring and data
• Historic Structure Surveys (e.g condition surveys, archaeological and structural assessments and repair schedules)
• Contract Administration Services for Historic Structure Construction Projects
CPV classifications
- 45223200 - Structural works
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 63712700 - Traffic control services
- 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311220 - Highways engineering services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71322300 - Bridge-design services
- 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351914 - Archaeological services
Lot value (estimated)
4000000 GBP Excluding VAT
4800000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2031, 23:59PM
Training and Development
Lot number: 5 Description
• First aid
• Manual handling
• Practical Countryside Management training e.g.: walling, fencing
• Plant and machinery operations e.g.: 4WD training, chainsaws, quad bikes, strimmers;
• Species management training (e.g tree conditions surverys)
CPV classifications
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 80562000 - First-aid training services
Lot value (estimated)
4000000 GBP Excluding VAT
4800000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2031, 23:59PM
Repairs of Equipment, Plant and Machinery
Lot number: 6 Description
• Servicing
• Repairs
• Maintenance (boats, outboard engines, trailers, lifejackets, diggers, dumpers, radar, CAT scanners, Generator calibration)
• Inspection of kit/equipment
• LOLER items checks
CPV classifications
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 50241100 - Vessel repair services
- 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats
- 50246300 - Repair and maintenance services of floating structures
- 50246400 - Repair and maintenance services of floating platforms
Lot value (estimated)
4000000 GBP Excluding VAT
4800000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2031, 23:59PM
Helicopter operations
Lot number: 7 Description
• Transport of materials and equipment within the Lake District National Park using helicopters
• Airlift operations
• Load preparation (stropping, bunding)
• Ground crew provision
• Flight planning and risk assessment
CPV classifications
- 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew
Lot value (estimated)
4000000 GBP Excluding VAT
4800000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2031, 23:59PM
Higher value practical works £50,000 and above
Lot number: 8 Description
• General construction project work (see description)
• Sub soiling
• Stone flags
• Pitching
• Construction Design and Management work
• Supply and construction of bridges
• Public path works
• Securing relevant consents, assents and planning permissions
• Woodland Management
• Grassland restoration
• Riverbank Stabilization
CPV classifications
- 45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths
- 45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths
Lot value (estimated)
4000000 GBP Excluding VAT
4800000 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2031, 23:59PM