--- title: "Low Carbon Lake District" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cfb5f2b0-60a8-414f-b209-bd34de05c42b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cfb5f2b0-60a8-414f-b209-bd34de05c42b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfb5f2b0-60a8-414f-b209-bd34de05c42b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfb5f2b0-60a8-414f-b209-bd34de05c42b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK" published: "2021-07-21" --- # Low Carbon Lake District Buyer: THE LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfb5f2b0-60a8-414f-b209-bd34de05c42b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cfb5f2b0-60a8-414f-b209-bd34de05c42b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cfb5f2b0-60a8-414f-b209-bd34de05c42b.json) ## Summary The Lake District National Park Authority is presently conducting a tender titled "Low Carbon Lake District" as part of its initiative to enhance sustainable practices in the region. This project falls within the agricultural and environmental sectors and is based in Kendal, North West England. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 13th August 2021 at 17:00. The total contract value is estimated at £50,000, with a minimum value of £20,000, and it aims to support several sustainable projects including energy generation and low carbon transport solutions. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2021 and conclude on 10th December 2021, utilising a direct procurement method through a single tender action. This tender presents significant opportunities for local and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in environmental technology, renewable energy, and transportation innovations. Businesses focusing on reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable infrastructure could find this contract particularly advantageous. The Lake District National Park Authority’s efforts align with broader national goals of achieving net-zero emissions, encouraging participation from various sectors that can contribute to this initiative, thus fostering growth and collaboration within the local economy. ## Notice Lake District National Park The Lake District National Park Authority the public body responsible for statutory and strategic aspects of the Lake District National Park. Statutory responsibilities include planning, the Partnership Plan (Management Plan) and Rights of way, access and bylaws. The Authority's Strategic priorities are: Covid recovery, Net Zero Carbon, Nature Recovery, The Future of Farming, Landscape Culture and Beauty, Smarter Travel, Affordable Housing and Lake District for Everyone. The Net Zero Carbon priority is outlined as follows: We will have largely implemented the necessary offsetting measures through externally funded projects on land under our control to achieve net zero carbon for our organisation in 2025. We will be leading net zero carbon in the National Park by 2037 through the Lake District National Park Partnership to resource the measurement, monitoring and communication of progress. Low Carbon Lake District The Lake District National Park Authority has secured PS4,261,683 funding from the UK European Structural and Investment Fund to deliver a PS7,314,990 programme of projects called Low Carbon Lake District (LCLD). LCLD consists of three projects: 1. Keswick to Threlkeld Multi User Trail 2. Brockhole Energy Projects including Solar PV and EV Charging; and 3. Autonomous Electric Vehicle Demonstration Project (AEV) Low Carbon Lake District is funded under Priority Axis 4: Supporting the shift towards a Low Carbon Economy in all Sectors. It focuses on reducing business CO2e emissions, whilst also aiming to stimulate market growth of the local environmental technology sector and showcasing low carbon transport alternatives. Delivery of a Low Carbon Lake District programme by the Lake District National Park Authority has been underway for several years now, commencing in July 2019. Between July 2019 and June 2021 the three projects have been delivered, with some aspects of works ongoing at Brockhole, due to Covid-19 limitations in 2020. The key output of the programme was to deliver annual CO2 savings of 211 tonnes, c43 tonnes from energy savings and investment in low carbon at Brockhole and 168 tonnes per annum from vehicle trips avoided with pedestrian and cycle use of the new route between Keswick and Threlkeld. Please see opportunity to apply on: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1 Additional information: Please see advertised opportunity from the Lake District National Park Authority on The Chest found at https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1 Tenders to be submitted via The Chest and be done by 13th August 2021 17.00 PM Thanks Project Team ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900f192c-61bd-4bfe-b799-af03be0791e3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 10 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 14000000 - Mining, basic metals and related products - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 21 Jul 2021 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900f192c-61bd-4bfe-b799-af03be0791e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900f192c-61bd-4bfe-b799-af03be0791e3 21st July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d31cd8e-b6e6-4aaf-b027-a5b30d279de9 - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21&v=1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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