--- title: "Traditional Farm Building Feasibility Studies" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0594cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0594cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594cb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2025-10-09" --- # Traditional Farm Building Feasibility Studies Buyer: LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0594cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594cb.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Traditional Farm Building Feasibility Studies" conducted by the Lake District National Park Authority has reached the award stage. Located in the United Kingdom, this tender involved feasibility studies for traditional farm buildings across the National Park. The contract was awarded on 9th October 2025, with the work scheduled to start on 30th October 2025, ending on 20th March 2026. The procurement method for this services category was an open competition below the threshold. The authority operates out of Kendal and has seen multiple lots within this tender process completed, focusing heavily on feasibility studies and advisory services within the UKD12 region. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in architectural feasibility studies and consulting services. Suitable businesses are those with experience in historic building consulting, particularly those familiar with the Lake District’s vernacular architecture. The open procurement method means the tender process was accessible, fostering competitive bids and the potential for similar future opportunities. Companies that can provide quality work at competitive prices, with emphasis on local materials and sensitivity to historic preservation, are well-placed to benefit from such public contracts. ## Notice Feasibility studies for a range of traditional farm buildings across the National Park. ### Lot Information 7 Traditional Farm Buildings in West Lakes 7 traditional farm buildings located on 5 different farms in the West of the National Park. The scale of the work will vary depending on the size and condition of the building in question, however for all sites the following must be undertaken: 1. Briefly record the historic development and use of the building (and farmstead if relevant), and note any surviving features of interest so that its historic fabric and other significant values can be taken into account in any grant-funded work 2. Assess the current condition of the building (including a structural survey by an experienced structural engineer) 3. Obtain scoping surveys from qualified ecologists to assess the habitat value of the site 4. Identify and detail the work required to repair the fabric to allow the building to continue in agricultural use, based on three criteria of urgent, necessary and desirable - annotated photographs or rectified photography preferred so that the proposed works can be presented in a visual way to owners, tenants and funders 5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack 6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity Surveyor All sites are located on or form part of working farm businesses. The full details of each lot will be made available on request to suppliers who comply with the geographic restriction. Suppliers can bid for more than one lot. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the North Lakes 6 traditional farm buildings located on 6 different farms in the North of the National Park. The scale of the work will vary depending on the size and condition of the building in question, however for all sites the following must be undertaken: 1. Briefly record the historic development and use of the building (and farmstead if relevant), and note any surviving features of interest so that its historic fabric and other significant values can be taken into account in any grant-funded work 2. Assess the current condition of the building (including a structural survey by an experienced structural engineer) 3. Obtain scoping surveys from qualified ecologists to assess the habitat value of the site 4. Identify and detail the work required to repair the fabric to allow the building to continue in agricultural use, based on three criteria of urgent, necessary and desirable - annotated photographs or rectified photography preferred so that the proposed works can be presented in a visual way to owners, tenants and funders 5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack 6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity Surveyor All sites are located on or form part of working farm businesses. The full details of each lot will be made available on request to suppliers who comply with the geographic restriction. Suppliers can bid for more than one lot. 3 Traditional Farm Buildings in the East Lakes 3 traditional farm buildings located on 2 different farms in the East of the National Park. The scale of the work will vary depending on the size and condition of the building in question, however for all sites the following must be undertaken: 1. Briefly record the historic development and use of the building (and farmstead if relevant), and note any surviving features of interest so that its historic fabric and other significant values can be taken into account in any grant-funded work 2. Assess the current condition of the building (including a structural survey by an experienced structural engineer) 3. Obtain scoping surveys from qualified ecologists to assess the habitat value of the site 4. Identify and detail the work required to repair the fabric to allow the building to continue in agricultural use, based on three criteria of urgent, necessary and desirable - annotated photographs or rectified photography preferred so that the proposed works can be presented in a visual way to owners, tenants and funders 5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack 6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity Surveyor All sites are located on or form part of working farm businesses. The full details of each lot will be made available on request to suppliers who comply with the geographic restriction. Suppliers can bid for more than one lot. 6 Traditional Farm Buildings in the South West Lakes 6 traditional farm buildings located on 5 different farms in the South West area of the National Park. The scale of the work will vary depending on the size and condition of the building in question, however for all sites the following must be undertaken: 1. Briefly record the historic development and use of the building (and farmstead if relevant), and note any surviving features of interest so that its historic fabric and other significant values can be taken into account in any grant-funded work 2. Assess the current condition of the building (including a structural survey by an experienced structural engineer) 3. Obtain scoping surveys from qualified ecologists to assess the habitat value of the site 4. Identify and detail the work required to repair the fabric to allow the building to continue in agricultural use, based on three criteria of urgent, necessary and desirable - annotated photographs or rectified photography preferred so that the proposed works can be presented in a visual way to owners, tenants and funders 5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack 6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity Surveyor All sites are located on or form part of working farm businesses. The full details of each lot will be made available on request to suppliers who comply with the geographic restriction. Suppliers can bid for more than one lot. 9 Traditional Farm Buildings in the central Lakes 9 traditional farm buildings located on 5 different farms in the central area of the National Park. The scale of the work will vary depending on the size and condition of the building in question, however for all sites the following must be undertaken: 1. Briefly record the historic development and use of the building (and farmstead if relevant), and note any surviving features of interest so that its historic fabric and other significant values can be taken into account in any grant-funded work 2. Assess the current condition of the building (including a structural survey by an experienced structural engineer) 3. Obtain scoping surveys from qualified ecologists to assess the habitat value of the site 4. Identify and detail the work required to repair the fabric to allow the building to continue in agricultural use, based on three criteria of urgent, necessary and desirable - annotated photographs or rectified photography preferred so that the proposed works can be presented in a visual way to owners, tenants and funders 5. Draw up a detailed schedule of works that could be used in a future tender pack 6. Obtain estimates for the work from an experienced Quantity Surveyor All sites are located on or form part of working farm businesses. The full details of each lot will be made available on request to suppliers who comply with the geographic restriction. Suppliers can bid for more than one lot. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063951-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 12 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 8 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | £140,290 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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), TLD1 Cumbria | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | CROSBY GRANGER ARCHITECTS; JOHN COWARD ARCHITECTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs ## Release History - 9 Oct 2025 at 18:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063951-2025 - 12 Sep 2025 at 13:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056234-2025 - 5 Sep 2025 at 10:44 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054228-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063951-2025 9th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056234-2025 12th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054228-2025 5th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5164 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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