---
title: "Grass Cutting Service for various locations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc40"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fc40.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-11"
---

# Grass Cutting Service for various locations

Buyer: LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc40

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## Summary

On 11th March 2026, the Lake District National Park Authority, headquartered in Kendal, published the award notice for its procurement of grass cutting services across various sites. This contract, titled "Grass Cutting Service for various locations," focuses on grounds maintenance for over 30 car parks, requiring expertise in handling grass sections, hedges, and bushes throughout the season. The industry category is grounds maintenance services, with a special emphasis on ensuring compliance with specific site requirements. The procurement process commenced as an open tender, and the award stage has now been completed. The contract runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This award offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in horticultural and grounds maintenance services to expand their operations within Cumbria and other regions of the United Kingdom. The open competition nature of the procurement method allowed for diverse participation, with Aire & Calder Limited successfully awarded the contract. Businesses that demonstrate robust technical ability, compliance with tender specifications, previous field experience, and effective submissions could find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for growth. Such contracts could enhance their portfolio and enable networking within sub-central government sectors.

## Notice

The Lake District National Park manages over 30 car parks, with a lot of the car park containing Grass sections, hedges and bushes which all need maintaining through the season. Each one of our sites has different requirements, so read the the tender specification form carefully.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022027-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,400 |
| Lots value | £47,400 |
| Awards value | £46,087 |
| 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRE & CALDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 17:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022027-2026
- 5 Jan 2026 at 15:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000402-2026
- 23 Dec 2025 at 10:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085719-2025
- 23 Dec 2025 at 10:30 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085701-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022027-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000402-2026
  5th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085719-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085701-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9800

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northerngreenscapes.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk(https://www.the-chest.org.uk)

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