Scope
Description
Feasibility studies for a range of traditional farm buildings across the National Park.
Lot 1. 7 Traditional Farm Buildings in West Lakes
Description
7 traditional farm buildings located on 5 different farms in the West of the 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 work2. 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 site4. 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 funders5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity SurveyorAll sites are located on or form part of working farm businesses. The full details of each lot will be made available on request to suppliers who comply with the geographic restriction. Suppliers can bid for more than one lot.
Lot 2. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the North Lakes
Description
6 traditional farm buildings located on 6 different farms in the North of the 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 work2. 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 site4. 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 funders5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity SurveyorAll sites are located on or form part of working farm businesses. The full details of each lot will be made available on request to suppliers who comply with the geographic restriction. Suppliers can bid for more than one lot.
Lot 3. 3 Traditional Farm Buildings in the East Lakes
Description
3 traditional farm buildings located on 2 different farms in the East of the 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 work2. 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 site4. 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 funders5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity SurveyorAll sites are located on or form part of working farm businesses. The full details of each lot will be made available on request to suppliers who comply with the geographic restriction. Suppliers can bid for more than one lot.
Lot 4. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the South West Lakes
Description
6 traditional farm buildings located on 5 different farms in the South West area of the 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 work2. 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 site4. 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 funders5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity SurveyorAll sites are located on or form part of working farm businesses. The full details of each lot will be made available on request to suppliers who comply with the geographic restriction. Suppliers can bid for more than one lot.
Lot 5. 9 Traditional Farm Buildings in the central Lakes
Description
9 traditional farm buildings located on 5 different farms in the central area of the 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 work2. 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 site4. 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 funders5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity SurveyorAll sites are located on or form part of working farm businesses. The full details of each lot will be made available on request to suppliers who comply with the geographic restriction. Suppliers can bid for more than one lot.
Contract 1. Traditional Farm Building Feasibility Studies Lots 1-4
Lots
Lot 1. 7 Traditional Farm Buildings in West Lakes
Lot 2. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the North Lakes
Lot 3. 3 Traditional Farm Buildings in the East Lakes
Lot 4. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the South West Lakes
Supplier
Contract value
- £100,500 excluding VAT
- £120,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
9 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 October 2025 to 20 March 2026
- 4 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Contract 2. Traditional Farm Building Feasibility Studies - Lot 5
Lots
Lot 5. 9 Traditional Farm Buildings in the central Lakes
Supplier
Contract value
- £39,790 excluding VAT
- £47,748 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
9 October 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 October 2025 to 20 March 2026
- 4 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
Contract locations
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Information about tenders
Lot 1. 7 Traditional Farm Buildings in West Lakes
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the North Lakes
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. 3 Traditional Farm Buildings in the East Lakes
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 4. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the South West Lakes
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 5. 9 Traditional Farm Buildings in the central Lakes
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Suppliers
Crosby Granger Architects Ltd
The Fellside Centre
Kendal
LA9 4NH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Traditional Farm Building Feasibility Studies Lots 1-4
John Coward Architects Ltd
3 Unsworth Yard
Cartmel
LA11 6PG
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. Traditional Farm Building Feasibility Studies - Lot 5
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
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government