--- title: "SUPPLY OF FLAGS - FEBRUARY 2021 LDNPA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-604e9394-feee-4659-871c-f0a1bbb2757b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-604e9394-feee-4659-871c-f0a1bbb2757b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-604e9394-feee-4659-871c-f0a1bbb2757b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-604e9394-feee-4659-871c-f0a1bbb2757b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK" published: "2020-11-24" --- # SUPPLY OF FLAGS - FEBRUARY 2021 LDNPA Buyer: THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-604e9394-feee-4659-871c-f0a1bbb2757b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-604e9394-feee-4659-871c-f0a1bbb2757b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-604e9394-feee-4659-871c-f0a1bbb2757b.json) ## Summary The Lake District National Park is seeking suppliers for the project titled "Supply of Flags - February 2021." This procurement falls under the category of works in the agricultural, farming, fishing, and forestry industry. Located in Kendal, England, the current procurement stage is active, with a tender period ending on 8 December 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on 20 December 2020, concluding by 15 February 2021. Interested suppliers must be capable of delivering flags to a specified location, requiring transport by helicopter and compliance with specific loading and delivery conditions. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in construction materials, particularly those with expertise in stone supply and transportation logistics. Suppliers who can manage the unique delivery requirements and demonstrate adherence to quality specifications will be particularly well-suited for this tender. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract is designated for a single tender action below the threshold, facilitating potential growth and market presence for eligible contractors. ## Notice 1. To supply non-calcareous ex-mill floor flags/new sawn flags to the location described below. Location Details Length required Palleted or banded Weight limit (per pallet) Notes Shoulthwaite Gill NY299,180 Top of forest road 500m Palleted 1100kg Unloading on track side location. Hi-Ab or fork lift to be supplied by successful contractor for off loading Forest road not suitable for articulated vehicles. Flags required on site by 15 February 2021. 2. Absolute Minimum size of the flags is 0.9m x 0.6m and minimum thickness 80mm. 3. The flags are to be delivered to the site specified (please see location map in the supporting documents). Transport delivering flags must have lifting gear to off load flags; otherwise supplier must make alternative arrangement to off load flags. 4. If any pallets/bands are broken and flags cannot be offloaded by supplier any machinery hired to off load flags will be charged to the supplier. 5. The stone should be either worn/natural or treated to appear naturally riven. There should be no unworked cut/sawn edges. If the stone is cut from freshly quarried material one flat face should be treated to appear naturally riven. 6. The flags supplied are to be transported to the work site by helicopter therefore the supplier must ensure the following instructions are carried out and that the quotation supplied takes account of this. a) The flags are to be supplied on suitable pallets which will not collapse under the weight of stone and will be properly loaded and banded to ensure safe lifting whilst helicopter is in transit. b) Flags are to be weighed off onto pallets by the supplier prior to delivery. The maximum gross weight of each pallet of flags is not to exceed 1.1 metric tonne and should ideally be between 950kg - 1100kg c) When loading flags onto pallets the largest flags should be placed on first with any smaller flags on top. Additional information: Please respond via the chest, with any questions or to submit your response tender. https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ Many thanks the project team ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5d913a-9892-44c1-b105-60ce38af1ffb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2020 - 15 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK | | Locality | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 7RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal South | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 24 Nov 2020 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5d913a-9892-44c1-b105-60ce38af1ffb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5d913a-9892-44c1-b105-60ce38af1ffb 24th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a276c8c-f941-438d-876a-05d442679fc3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82e296fc-20cf-4206-ba15-ffd3d0ccc2c4 map - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1 ## Notice URLs - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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