- Lot 1. 7 Traditional Farm Buildings in the West region of the Lake District
- Lot 2. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the North region of the Lake District
- Lot 3. 3 Traditional Farm Buildings in the East region of the Lake District
- Lot 4. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the South region of the Lake District
- Lot 5. 9 Traditional Farm Buildings in the central/southern region of the Lake District
Scope
Description
We are seeking experienced historic building consultants with a sound knowledge of working with Lake District vernacular buildings and specifying sensitive repair work, to assess the condition and prepare repair schedules for a number of traditional farm buildings across the Lake District National Park. The scale of the work will vary depending on the size and condition of the building in question, however for all sites the following must be undertaken:
1. Briefly record the historic development and use of the building (and farmstead if relevant), and note any surviving features of interest so that its historic fabric and other significant values can be taken into account in any grant-funded work
2. Assess the current condition of the building (including a structural survey by an experienced structural engineer)
3. Obtain scoping surveys from qualified ecologists to assess the habitat value of the site
4. Identify and detail the work required to repair the fabric to allow the building to continue in agricultural use, based on three criteria of urgent, necessary and desirable - annotated photographs or rectified photography preferred so that the proposed works can be presented in a visual way to owners, tenants and funders
5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack
6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity Surveyor
All sites are located on or form part of working farm businesses. The full details of each lot will be made available on request, when the tender goes live. Suppliers can bid for more than one lot.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 5 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Lot 1. 7 Traditional Farm Buildings in the West region of the Lake District
Description
Feasibility studies for 7 different traditional farm buildings located on 5 sites in the Western region of the Lake District National Park (Duddon Valley, Ravenglass). The scale of the work will vary depending on the size and condition of the building in question, however for all sites the following must be undertaken:
1. Record and understand the historic development and use of the building (and farmstead if relevant), so that its historic fabric and other significant values can be taken into account in any grant-funded work
2. Assess the current condition of the building (including a structural survey by an experienced structural engineer)
3. Obtain scoping surveys for ecology
4. Identify and detail the work required to repair the fabric to allow the building to continue in agricultural use, based on three criteria of urgent, necessary and desirable - annotated photographs or rectified photography preferred so that the proposed works can be presented in a visual way to owners, tenants and funders
5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack
6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity Surveyor
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the North region of the Lake District
Description
Feasibility studies for 6 different farm buildings in the Northern region of the Lake District National Park (Caldbeck, Lorton, Loweswater). The scale of the work will vary depending on the size and condition of the building in question, however for all sites the following must be undertaken:
1. Record and understand the historic development and use of the building (and farmstead if relevant), so that its historic fabric and other significant values can be taken into account in any grant-funded work
2. Assess the current condition of the building (including a structural survey by an experienced structural engineer)
3. Obtain scoping surveys for ecology
4. Identify and detail the work required to repair the fabric to allow the building to continue in agricultural use, based on three criteria of urgent, necessary and desirable - annotated photographs or rectified photography preferred so that the proposed works can be presented in a visual way to owners, tenants and funders
5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack
6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity Surveyor
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. 3 Traditional Farm Buildings in the East region of the Lake District
Description
Feasibility studies for 3 different traditional farm buildings located in the Eastern region of the Lake District National Park (Bretherdale, Ullswater). The scale of the work will vary depending on the size and condition of the building in question, however for all sites the following must be undertaken:
1. Record and understand the historic development and use of the building (and farmstead if relevant), so that its historic fabric and other significant values can be taken into account in any grant-funded work
2. Assess the current condition of the building (including a structural survey by an experienced structural engineer)
3. Obtain scoping surveys for ecology
4. Identify and detail the work required to repair the fabric to allow the building to continue in agricultural use, based on three criteria of urgent, necessary and desirable - annotated photographs or rectified photography preferred so that the proposed works can be presented in a visual way to owners, tenants and funders
5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack
6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity Surveyor
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the South region of the Lake District
Description
Feasibility studies for 6 different traditional farm buildings located in the Southern region of the Lake District National Park (Torver, Colton). The scale of the work will vary depending on the size and condition of the building in question, however for all sites the following must be undertaken:
1. Record and understand the historic development and use of the building (and farmstead if relevant), so that its historic fabric and other significant values can be taken into account in any grant-funded work
2. Assess the current condition of the building (including a structural survey by an experienced structural engineer)
3. Obtain scoping surveys for ecology
4. Identify and detail the work required to repair the fabric to allow the building to continue in agricultural use, based on three criteria of urgent, necessary and desirable - annotated photographs or rectified photography preferred so that the proposed works can be presented in a visual way to owners, tenants and funders
5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack
6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity Surveyor
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. 9 Traditional Farm Buildings in the central/southern region of the Lake District
Description
Feasibility studies for 9 different traditional farm buildings located on 5 sites in the central/southern region of the Lake District National Park (Ambleside, Troutbeck, Lyth Valley). The scale of the work will vary depending on the size and condition of the building in question, however for all sites the following must be undertaken:
1. Record and understand the historic development and use of the building (and farmstead if relevant), so that its historic fabric and other significant values can be taken into account in any grant-funded work
2. Assess the current condition of the building (including a structural survey by an experienced structural engineer)
3. Obtain scoping surveys for ecology
4. Identify and detail the work required to repair the fabric to allow the building to continue in agricultural use, based on three criteria of urgent, necessary and desirable - annotated photographs or rectified photography preferred so that the proposed works can be presented in a visual way to owners, tenants and funders
5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack
6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity Surveyor
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- Suppliers from Cumbria
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Conditions of participation
Lot 1. 7 Traditional Farm Buildings in the West region of the Lake District
Lot 2. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the North region of the Lake District
Lot 3. 3 Traditional Farm Buildings in the East region of the Lake District
Lot 4. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the South region of the Lake District
Lot 5. 9 Traditional Farm Buildings in the central/southern region of the Lake District
This procurement is reserved for suppliers from Cumbria only.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. 7 Traditional Farm Buildings in the West region of the Lake District
Lot 2. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the North region of the Lake District
Lot 3. 3 Traditional Farm Buildings in the East region of the Lake District
Lot 4. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the South region of the Lake District
Lot 5. 9 Traditional Farm Buildings in the central/southern region of the Lake District
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
12 September 2025
Enquiry deadline
26 September 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
6 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Lake District National Park Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBPJ-8656-VBYR
Wayfaring House, Murley Moss Business Park, Oxenholme Road
Kendal
LA9 7RL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rose Lord
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government