Tender

Environment Agency Natural Flood Management Programme Phase 2 - Swan Brook Wetlands Year 3

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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Tender

07 May 2026 at 18:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency, in collaboration with the National Trust, is actively seeking tenders for the Natural Flood Management Programme's Phase 2 at Swan Brook Wetlands. This project is pivotal for agricultural services, aiming to implement a variety of flood management measures across multiple sites in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tendering process is currently in the active 'tender' stage, with a critical site visit planned for 21st May 2026, and submission deadlines concluding at noon on 5th June 2026. This open procedure below threshold seeks interested contractors to propose cost-effective and innovative solutions designed to enhance water retention and mitigate downstream flood risks, with the contract term running from 1st September 2026 to 30th November 2026.

This tender opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in agricultural and environmental services. Companies with expertise in natural flood management interventions, infrastructure development, and those capable of delivering innovative flood risk reduction measures will find this project particularly beneficial. The procurement, funded through a £25 million programme by Defra, will select contractors based on experience, capacity, and competitiveness, thus positioning SMEs favourably to secure contracts. Engaging in this project not only allows businesses to contribute to vital ecological efforts but also supports the demonstration of their capabilities in a high-profile collaborative initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environment Agency Natural Flood Management Programme Phase 2 - Swan Brook Wetlands Year 3

Notice Description

The Swan Brook Wetlands project comprises a range of Natural Flood Management measures to be installed at three National Trust owned and tenanted farm project sites. The overall aim is to increase water retention in the headwaters of the Swan Brook and reduce flood risk downstream. NFM measures proposed are specific to each location and include low earth bunds, in-field scrapes, roughening features, leaky dams and areas of floodplain reconnection. It also includes the construction of access and associated drainage infrastructure. Multiple strategic benefits are expected. Contractors will be chosen based on capacity, capability, relevant experience of delivering NFM interventions, proposed solution and cost. This project is funded by the Environment Agency as part of the PS25 million Natural Flood Management Programme. * The project is funded by Defra * The programme is managed by the Environment Agency Full details of how to apply are in the attached Request for Proposals document. A visit to the sites is planned for Thursday 21st May 2026 (10.00-15.00). Your completed RFP1 Response and bill of quantities should arrive no later than noon on Friday 5th June 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2f3eff-8e78-4d36-bfe6-2d1a4c09e5db
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 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
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANAGE
Postcode
BH19 3AA
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Swanage
Westminster Constituency
South Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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