Undercliffs NNR Humble Glades Holm Oak felling
Natural England · South West · up to £16,000
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What the buyer wants
Contract for safe felling and removal of spray marked trees in the Humble Glades area of the Undercliffs NNR, including processing, on-site burning, and stump treatment with herbicide. Worksite is remote with challenging terrain.
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 tom.sunderland@naturalengland.org.uk .
A thorough Risk Assessment will need to be drawn up and agreed with Natural England before any work starts.
How Tenderoo reads it
The notice reads as suitable for a small or medium-sized firm: the scope, value and requirements are within reach of a business of that size.
Services required
- Forestry services
What you will need to show
- Public liability insurance — Supplier must hold and provide a copy of their public liability insurance covering the contract work.
- Chainsaw, herbicide and first aid certification — Supplier must hold and submit relevant certifications for chainsaw use, herbicide application, and first aid, including felling and processing medium-size trees.
- Health and safety law compliance — Supplier must comply with health and safety legislation and ensure safe working practices including no lone working and wearing all relevant PPE.
- Risk assessment and management — Supplier must prepare a thorough risk assessment and have it agreed with Natural England before starting work.
- Site visit prior to tender submission — Supplier must undertake a site visit before submitting a tender or quote unless already familiar with the site, arranged through Natural England.
Documents to submit
- Public liability insurance certificate
- Chainsaw certification
- Herbicide application certification
- First aid certification
- Risk assessment document
Lots
- Lot 1 (up to £16,000)
Key facts
- Buyer: Natural England
- Estimated value: up to £16,000
- Deadline was: 16 October 2026
- Location: South West
- Published on: Find a Tender
- First seen by Tenderoo: 17 September 2026
- CPV: 77200000
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