Tender

Grass Cutting Service for various locations

LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

05 Jan 2026 at 15:31

Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 10:52

Planning

23 Dec 2025 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Lake District National Park Authority is inviting tenders for a Grass Cutting Service across various locations within the National Park, primarily focusing on car parks. This procurement process falls under the services category and is being conducted as an open, below-threshold competition, allowing electronic submissions. The value of the contract is set at £56,000, with a net amount of £47,400 in GBP. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the updated deadline for submissions on 2nd February 2026, at 16:00 GMT. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period will close on 16th January 2026. This opportunity focuses on the Cumbria region, identified by the UKD1 code.

This tender provides significant opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the reserved participation. Suitable businesses would likely have a strong background in landscaping or grounds maintenance services, with a track record of technical ability and previous similar experience. The award criteria place a considerable emphasis on price (40%), as well as technical ability and previous experience, each at 20%. The quality of submission, compliance with the tender brief, and references will also factor into the awarding decision. Successful contractors will secure a three-year contract commencing on 1st April 2026, offering a stable and predictable income stream while contributing to the maintenance of a nationally significant area.

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Notice Title

Grass Cutting Service for various locations

Notice Description

LDNPA welcome invites from contractors to submit tenders for the Grass Cutting services and some weed killing at various location within the National Park, mainly Car parks. The contractor will be expected to submit a fixed fee proposal for the works which will be for a 3 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000402-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77314100 - Grassing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£47,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Simon Hill
Contact Email
simon.hill@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RL
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

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