Tender

Invite to Tender for tree works at Quarry Moor, Ripon

RIPON CITY COUNCIL

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18 Jul 2025 at 09:13

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18 Jul 2025 at 09:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Ripon City Council has initiated an open procurement process for tree works at Quarry Moor, Ripon, categorised under agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The procurement process, which is currently active, involves the removal and maintenance of hazardous trees identified in the July 2025 Tree Risk Assessment. Key dates include the tender submission deadline ending on 8th August 2025, and the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 28th February 2026. The work is focused at Quarry Moor, a nature reserve located in Ripon, England, with the postal code HG4 2SD.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in tree-clearing, forestry management, and related services, thanks to its suitability specifically for SMEs. The work requires expertise in tree removal and maintenance, making it ideal for businesses with experience in similar environmental and land management projects. With Ripon City Council's transparent open procedure, businesses capable of providing timely and environmentally conscious solutions are encouraged to compete, ensuring potential for significant business growth and recognition in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invite to Tender for tree works at Quarry Moor, Ripon

Notice Description

Quarry Moor is a nine-hectare nature reserve, with two areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its calcareous grassland and geological cliff face. The site is a mix of woodland and open spaces. The tree species composition is relatively limited, with a significant proportion of ash (Fraxinus excelsior). The age range is limited, with few fully mature trees and no veteran trees present. Following the Tree Risk Assessment carried out in July 2025, the following actions are required: * Tree removals (within 3 months unless stated otherwise) The following dead or severely compromised trees must be removed to eliminate safety risks: o T01 - Common Ash (Growing into a group) - remove within 6 month o T03 - Common Ash o T04 - English Elm o T07 - Common Ash o T08 - English Elm o T10 - English Elm (Group of 3 trees) - remove within 6 months o T11 - English Elm o T12 - English Elm o T13 - English Elm o T15 - English Elm (Group of 3 trees) - remove within 1 month o T18 - English Elm (Group of 2 trees) - remove within 6 months * Deadwood Removal (within 3 months unless stated otherwise) Remove deadwood greater than 25mmfrom ash trees affected be Ash dieback o T02 - Common Ash (3 trees, sever ivy at base) - remove within 6 month o T06 - Common ash o T14 - Ash o T16 - Common ash * Additional works o T05 - Field maple - either sever and remove ivy or remove tree to the boundary - within 3 months. *Tree survey details and the tree location map are available upon request. We strongly recommend a site visit by interested parties prior to the submission of a tender. Please contact us via email admin@riponcity.gov.uk to arrange a visit. Please return the following documentation via email to admin@riponcity.gov.uk. * Signed Tender Response with detailed specification and Pricing Schedule; * Signed Certificate of canvassing and non- collusive tendering (see appendix 2); * Organisation information including 3 references for similar works, contact details and insurance provision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9a0f4b2-d2e4-4552-94ff-3ca0494ead2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ad40c2-b65b-44d1-bf98-e6682ab739c9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77100000 - Agricultural services

77200000 - Forestry services

77210000 - Logging services

77211000 - Services incidental to logging

77211100 - Timber harvesting services

77211200 - Transport of logs within the forest

77211300 - Tree-clearing services

77211400 - Tree-cutting services

77211500 - Tree-maintenance services

77211600 - Tree seeding

77220000 - Timber-impregnation services

77230000 - Services incidental to forestry

77231000 - Forestry management services

77300000 - Horticultural services

77400000 - Zoological services

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

77600000 - Hunting services

77700000 - Services incidental to fishing

77800000 - Aquaculture services

77900000 - Apiculture services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RIPON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paula Benson
Contact Email
admin@riponcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01765604097

Buyer Location

Locality
RIPON
Postcode
HG4 1DD
Post Town
Harrogate
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Ripon Minster & Moorside
Westminster Constituency
Skipton and Ripon

Further Information

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