--- title: "Path repair and access improvement work on the Coast to Coast in the high fells of the Lake District" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055ee5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055ee5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055ee5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055ee5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2025-10-28" --- # Path repair and access improvement work on the Coast to Coast in the high fells of the Lake District Buyer: LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055ee5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055ee5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055ee5.json) ## Summary The Lake District National Park Authority has completed a public procurement process for path repair and access improvements on the Coast to Coast route in the high fells of the Lake District. The procurement, conducted under an open, below-threshold competition, was finalised on 28th October 2025, marking the contract as active from this date until the end of February 2026. This contract, awarded for Lot 3 titled "Approach to Fleetwith Tramway," entails surface work for footpaths and involves significant tasks such as the re-profiling of peat hags and repairing the route to improve pedestrian pathways. The primary industry category for this procurement is 'works,' and it takes place in the UK region UKD12. The procurement method was open to competition, allowing interested qualified entities to submit offers through a transparent process. This tender presents considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental and civil engineering works. With a focus on path improvement and environmental preservation, it is well-suited for businesses that possess expertise in handling ecological landscapes and have experience in similar terrains. SMEs will find this contract beneficial to showcase technical ability and deliver quality services in compliance with the required environmental standards. By participating in such projects, businesses can enhance their portfolio, leading to potential growth opportunities within public sector contracts aimed at maintaining and improving natural heritage sites. ## Notice Lot 3: Approach to Fleetwith Tramway The works will include: Defining/Improving the definitive line (footpath) that joins Fleetwith Tramway (with machine) Eradicating the line of the "corner cut" and undertaking practical work to reduce its attractiveness Re-profiling 1,000sqm of peat hags ### Lot Information Lot 1_Anglers Crag The works will include: Sourcing and flying appropriate stone Pitching / better defining the approach for the first section of bedrock Robust repair to section of revetment wall Landscaping of side route associated with first section of bedrock Landscaping section of side route associated with second section of bedrock Landscaping to remove third side route (if approaching from head of the lake) Intersect between Loft Beck and Moses Trod The works will be undertaken by hand, and will include: Landscaping to reduce to one line through collapse and grade in of banks Addressing drainage issues, addressing flow of small beck and improve drainage from above Removal of cairn Installation of a replacement gate (tbc). A provisional sum of PS1,000 has been allocated in the pricing table. Please use this provisional sum for the purpose of tender submission Approach to Fleetwith Tramway The works will include: Defining/Improving the definitive line (footpath) that joins Fleetwith Tramway (with machine) Eradicating the line of the "corner cut" and undertaking practical work to reduce its attractiveness Re-profiling 1,000sqm of peat hags ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068977-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 28 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £63,000 | | Lots value | £63,000 | | Awards value | £64,498 | | Contracts value | £25,828 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | TERRA-FIRMA ENVIRONMENTAL; ULLSWATER COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths ## Release History - 28 Oct 2025 at 13:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068977-2025 - 28 Oct 2025 at 13:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068964-2025 - 3 Sep 2025 at 09:13 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053414-2025 - 3 Sep 2025 at 08:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053398-2025 - 2 Sep 2025 at 13:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053205-2025 - 14 Jul 2025 at 16:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039753-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068977-2025 28th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068964-2025 28th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053414-2025 3rd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053398-2025 3rd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053205-2025 2nd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039753-2025 14th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3032 The ITT (word doc) is a high-level summary of the requirements. Tenders must be submitted via The Chest. All other documents associated with this ITT are available on The Chest (opportunity ID DN782437) ## Notice URLs - http://www.tfeltd.co.uk - https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055ee5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055ee5.json.