Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d13-627d-73f9-923f-d301504342ca/invite-to-tender-for-tree-works-at-quarry-moor-ripon closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invite to Tender for tree works at Quarry Moor, Ripon [Ripon City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ripon-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Jul 2025 Deadline Closed 8 Aug 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 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 to arrange a visit. Please return the following documentation via email to . • 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e9a0f4b2-d2e4-4552-94ff-3ca0494ead2f) 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. 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