Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be9-eab7-73da-b7d8-d71476f0f2c4/undercliffs-nnr-humble-glades-holm-oak-felling closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Undercliffs NNR Humble Glades Holm Oak felling [Natural England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england) Estimated value £16,000 Published 11 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 16 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Open to suppliers based in the UK The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. [PPN 005: reserving by supplier location](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The contractor is required to carry out safe felling and removal of all spray marked trees in the project area, the Humble Glades. This is the equivalent of approximately 80 medium-size trees, approximately 40m3 of timber, although the actual number of trees may be higher. There are a small number of Turkey Oak and Pine that are included in the felling contract but 90% of the trees are Holm Oak. The trees need to be safely felled and then processed. The majority of the timber felled needs to be burnt on site following instructions from Natural England concerning location and number of firesites. The cut stumps of all felled trees need to be treated with a Glyphosate based herbicide to prevent re-growth. The Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs NNR is a remote and wild coastal landslip. The worksite is located a 20-30 minute walk from the nearest vehicle access. The terrain across the NNR includes steep, uneven and sometimes difficult ground. The worksite is similar in terrain, on uneven, challenging and sometimes steep ground. Contractors will be required to hold and submit relevant chainsaw, herbicide and first aid certification, including felling and processing of medium-size trees (380mm to 760mm / up to twice bar length). Contractors must wear all relevant PPE at all times. No lone working at any time. The contractor must hold and submit a copy of their public liability insurance. It is a requirement that contractors undertake a site visit prior to submitting a tender or quote unless they are already familiar with the site. This can be arranged with Natural England please contact . A thorough Risk Assessment will need to be drawn up and agreed with Natural England before any work starts. Read full description ## CPV classification Forestry services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06f7ee-2026-09-11T12:10:00+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06f7ee-2026-09-11T12:10:00+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Natural England: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england) [Sector More Agricultural, forestry & horticultural services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agricultural-forestry-horticultural-services) ## More tenders like this [Wild Purbeck Rhododendron and Scrub Removal · Forestry Commission · 8 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-e146-71f7-ae5c-2249960df750/wild-purbeck-rhododendron-and-scrub-removal) [Burial Ground Maintenance Contract · Chobham Parish Council · 4 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-7dae-7371-a3b2-f2cf15741da7/burial-ground-maintenance-contract) [National Trust-NI- Skernaghan Point - Woodland Creation · The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest Or Natural Beauty · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13def-854f-7109-820f-08094f5912b7/national-trust-ni-skernaghan-point-woodland-creation) [Grounds Maintenance Contract · Totnes Town Council · 9 days left · 28 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-5602-721a-bd7b-a9b79f485bf8/grounds-maintenance-contract) [TMBC - Tree Safety works · Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-a694-7074-b01f-9330d1661c48/tmbc-tree-safety-works) [Grounds Maintenance · Broadacres Housing Association · 7 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-a8be-733b-ae04-bfb5afc7f17c/grounds-maintenance)