--- title: "Invite to Tender for tree works at Quarry Moor, Ripon" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e9a0f4b2-d2e4-4552-94ff-3ca0494ead2f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9a0f4b2-d2e4-4552-94ff-3ca0494ead2f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9a0f4b2-d2e4-4552-94ff-3ca0494ead2f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9a0f4b2-d2e4-4552-94ff-3ca0494ead2f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RIPON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-18" --- # Invite to Tender for tree works at Quarry Moor, Ripon Buyer: RIPON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9a0f4b2-d2e4-4552-94ff-3ca0494ead2f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9a0f4b2-d2e4-4552-94ff-3ca0494ead2f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9a0f4b2-d2e4-4552-94ff-3ca0494ead2f.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ad40c2-b65b-44d1-bf98-e6682ab739c9 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RIPON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | RIPON | | Post town | Harrogate | | Postcode | HG4 1DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Ripon Minster & Moorside | | Westminster constituency | Skipton and Ripon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### 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 ## Release History - 18 Jul 2025 at 09:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ad40c2-b65b-44d1-bf98-e6682ab739c9 - 18 Jul 2025 at 09:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ad40c2-b65b-44d1-bf98-e6682ab739c9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ad40c2-b65b-44d1-bf98-e6682ab739c9 18th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4179134f-c12a-4bf1-95e9-3fd5784969ad ## Notice URLs - http://riponcity.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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