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title: "Water Sports Cabin at Brockhole on Windermere, LA23 1LJ"
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# Water Sports Cabin at Brockhole on Windermere, LA23 1LJ

Buyer: THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6afab387-5b7b-4d3e-abfc-4a80632c594e

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## Summary

The Lake District National Park Authority is seeking tenders for the design and construction of a timber sports cabin at Brockhole Visitor Centre in Windermere, Cumbria. The project involves demolishing existing water sports facilities and creating a new cabin adjacent to an existing café cabin. Planning approval has been granted, and the deadline for submitting tenders is 4th November 2022. The contract must be completed by 17th March 2023. The procurement method is a direct single tender action, with a total contract value of £120,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for construction companies specialising in works related to construction structures and materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to bid due to the project's nature and value. The buying organisation, The Lake District National Park, values quality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability in the proposed solution. Businesses located in the North West region of the United Kingdom would be well-suited to compete for this tender and demonstrate their capacity to deliver a quality building with minimal environmental impact.

## Notice

Introduction and Background to the Project Brockhole is the Lake District National Park Authority Visitor Centre, located between Windermere and Ambleside. It consists of a formal house and gardens alongside other activities including water sports and tree top rope courses. The main house was constructed in 1898 as a family residence before being purchased by the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA). The site now attracts in the region of 300,000 visitors a year and is open to the public all year round. The majority are families who visit during school holidays and weekends over the summer. We offer many activities on site including hiring of water based vessels. We are looking to demolish the current old water sports facilities, which is made from two containers on the lakeshore of Windermere and replace this with a new cabin adjacent to another existing cafe cabin of similar design. Tender Objective The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) invite contractors to submit tenders for the design and construction of a timber clad cabin. The tender should also include removal of the existing containers/structures and immediate landscaping of the site areas at Brockhole Visitor centre in Windermere, Cumbria. Your fee proposal should also include an option for a separate 3-year maintenance contract. The contractor will be expected to submit a fixed fee proposal for the design and build of the water sports cabin and have the capacity to deliver the contract by 17th March 2023. Planning approval has been approved and the planning application documents can be found in annexes along with the conditions of approval. The LDNPA has a limited budget and is looking for a completive bid which can demonstrate good value for money, while providing a quality building which minimises environmental impact and maximises carbon savings. A weighted evaluation will be made on tender returns will be based 50% on cost and 50% on quality of the proposed solution (as detailed in this document).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/838b0594-d8e3-4e6f-a38a-32a5cf86ca23 |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2022 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/838b0594-d8e3-4e6f-a38a-32a5cf86ca23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/838b0594-d8e3-4e6f-a38a-32a5cf86ca23
  10th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1

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