--- title: "Countryside Land Management and Estate Maintenance Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c068" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c068" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c068.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c068.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-30" --- # Countryside Land Management and Estate Maintenance Framework Buyer: LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c068 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c068) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c068.json) ## Summary The Lake District National Park Authority is preparing a Countryside Land Management and Estate Maintenance Framework, which is currently at the planning stage. This initiative focuses on maintaining and improving access in the Lake District, supporting projects such as Rights of Way and nature recovery. The procurement spans various services, including bridge construction, footpath creation, and environmental improvement works. The open procedure for this framework is set to close on 30th September 2026, with contract activities starting in April 2027. The main location for these services is in the UKD1 region, within the United Kingdom. Significant industry categories involved include construction work for bridges, tree nursery products, and environmental training services. This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses equipped to handle tasks such as construction, maintenance, and environmental consultancy. Companies that specialise in bridge building, landscaping, and ecological management are particularly well-suited. The framework agreement allows for competition both with and without reopening, giving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ample opportunities to engage. This initiative supports sustainable development and heritage conservation, offering participating businesses the potential to become integral partners in enhancing the Lake District’s viability and visitor experience. The scope for diverse service provision suggests robust participation across sectors related to construction, environmental consultancy, and equipment supply, fostering significant business growth. ## Notice Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) is establishing a Countryside Land Management and Estate Maintenance Framework Agreement, primarily for use by our Ranger Services Team but available to our whole organisation including specifically elements for our Strategy Team in relation to Historic Environment, Biodiversity Net Gain, Habitat and Woodland/Grassland Monitoring and Management. The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this special corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and supporting those who live and work here. Further information about the LDNPA, including our statutory functions, is available on our website. We are working towards making the Lake District an inspirational example of sustainable development in action. We want its prosperous economy, world class visitor experiences and vibrant communities to come together in sustaining the spectacular landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage here. Our Ranger Services Team at LDNPA has a focus on maintaining and improving the Rights of Way and other access in the Lake District National Park, while encouraging and educating users in responsible outdoor recreation on accessible land and navigable lakes. We support visitor management and nature recovery initiatives, and the enhancement and maintenance of our rural properties, in line with our strategic priorities. Working closely with communities to help them meet their needs in ways that contribute to our Vision. o Our needs are specific and will vary. We are looking for Suppliers who understand the work we do and not only can provide exceptional services but who can contribute to our wider Vision for the Lake District. The following are examples of types of services which may be required by our Rangers Service. This is not exhaustive but is intended to demonstrate the breadth of the services which will be required: * Providing services on a recurring and annual basis, such as our Bridge maintenance responsibilities and sourcing of materials for daily use; * Providing advice and practical work on specific public sector funded projects, such as the Coast-to-Coast project; * Providing specific advice to our internal team of individuals and organisations we operate with, for internal projects involving our own land and property, and also to our partner organisations such as Fix the Fells. ### Lot Information Bridges * Supply of pre-fabricated bridge kits * Provision materials for bridges e.g. timber/ plastic/ metal * Bespoke design and build of bridges * Installation of bridges * Repair of bridges * Design of bridges * Engineer surveys on bridges * Scaffolding on bridges to support safe installation or repair Supply of Materials * Pipes/drains * Grass seed * Supply treated and some graded timber for fencing and the construction of timber board walks * Gates * Waymark roundels for Public Footpaths, Bridleways, Byways and permitted routes * Stone for construction of unbound surface paths, stone for drainage works and dry-stone walling and bridge revetments * Plastic boardwalks from 1m to 3m width with non-slip finish * Metalwork (gate springs, gate hinges, catches screws, nuts, etc.) * Screened (inert) topsoil * Supply of fingerposts and Waymarkers. * Supply of benches * Fencing wire * Metal fencing (I.E Clipex) * Native tree species grown from seeds sourced in seed zone 301, or if unavailable, 302. Minor Practical Works under PS50,000 * Surfacing * Drainage installation and maintenance * Sub soiling * Installation of stone flags * Pitching to create paths * Fencing * Walling * Vegetation control and clearance * Installation of countryside furniture (e.g. fingerposts/benches) * Tree works * Planting (trees and hedgerows) * Spraying (herbicides) * Hedge trimming * Salting and gritting paths * Trail sweeping * Mooring works (Ullswater/servicing) * Graffiti removal * Woodland management through Thinning, Coppicing, Halo thinning, Girdling, and processing of timber * Bracken management through mowing, rolling, or chemical application * Scrub management * Hedge laying * Grassland restoration and management activities; mowing, baling, weed wiping, harrowing, seeding, plug planting * Chemical Control of Invasive, non-native species Consultancy and Specialist Services * Ecological surveys (e.g Habitat surveys using NVC, UKHAB frameworks/Habitat condition monitoring using BNG or CSM methods/Specialist surveys for taxonomical groups i.e Bryophytes, Lichens, Protected species groups, insects) * Baseline Surveys * Biodiversity Net Gain Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans * Biodiversity Net Gain Habitat bank monitoring survey and reporting * Habitat and property management and monitoring planning * Traffic management e.g. traffic lights * Planning consultancy * Structural engineering design * Construction Design and Management works * Electronic counting surveys - people, horses, vehicles, bikes etc * Rights of Way Consultants * Project managers * Visitor monitoring and data * Historic Structure Surveys (e.g condition surveys, archaeological and structural assessments and repair schedules) * Contract Administration Services for Historic Structure Construction Projects Training and Development * First aid * Manual handling * Practical Countryside Management training e.g.: walling, fencing * Plant and machinery operations e.g.: 4WD training, chainsaws, quad bikes, strimmers; * Species management training (e.g tree conditions surverys) Repairs of Equipment, Plant and Machinery * Servicing * Repairs * Maintenance (boats, outboard engines, trailers, lifejackets, diggers, dumpers, radar, CAT scanners, Generator calibration) * Inspection of kit/equipment * LOLER items checks Helicopter operations * Transport of materials and equipment within the Lake District National Park using helicopters * Airlift operations * Load preparation (stropping, bunding) * Ground crew provision * Flight planning and risk assessment Higher value practical works PS50,000 and above * General construction project work (see description) * Sub soiling * Stone flags * Pitching * Construction Design and Management work * Supply and construction of bridges * Public path works * Securing relevant consents, assents and planning permissions * Woodland Management * Grassland restoration * Riverbank Stabilization ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061357-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 80 - Education and training services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 03450000 - Tree-nursery products - 44113200 - Flagstones - 44144000 - Posts - 44163100 - Pipes - 44163110 - Drainage pipes - 44163111 - Drain pipes - 44163112 - Drainage system - 44163200 - Pipe fittings - 44163230 - Pipe connectors - 44167000 - Various pipe fittings - 44231000 - Made-up fencing panels - 44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs - 44900000 - Stone for construction, limestone, gypsum and slate - 45111240 - Ground-drainage work - 45221100 - Construction work for bridges - 45221110 - Bridge construction work - 45221113 - Footbridge construction work - 45223200 - Structural works - 45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces - 45233161 - Footpath construction work - 45233162 - Cycle path construction work - 45233229 - Verge maintenance work - 45233250 - Surfacing work except for roads - 45233251 - Resurfacing works - 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths - 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths - 45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths - 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 50241100 - Vessel repair services - 50244000 - Reconditioning services of ships or boats - 50246300 - Repair and maintenance services of floating structures - 50246400 - Repair and maintenance services of floating platforms - 60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew - 63712700 - Traffic control services - 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services - 71311220 - Highways engineering services - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services - 71322300 - Bridge-design services - 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites - 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites - 71351914 - Archaeological services - 77211100 - Timber harvesting services - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77211600 - Tree seeding - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80531200 - Technical training services - 80540000 - Environmental training services - 80550000 - Safety training services - 80562000 - First-aid training services - 90690000 - Graffiti removal services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2026 at 14:20 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061357-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061357-2026 30th June 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://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. 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