Planning

Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2)

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Planning

27 Aug 2024 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (EA), part of the Defra Network, is in the planning stage of its Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2) procurement process. The framework, valued at £3 billion, focuses on engineering works and construction services across various environmental assets, including flood management and biodiversity projects. Suppliers are invited to express interest and engage in pre-market activities, specifically for construction services. Key deadlines include the submission of a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire by 10am on 17th September 2024. The formal tender process will commence after further market engagement. The procurement covers multiple regional hubs across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering consultancy, construction management, and site supervision services. Companies specialising in both traditional and nature-based engineering solutions can benefit from contracts ranging from £1m to approximately £75m. The EA's focus on a collaborative framework underscores the need for businesses adept at strategic planning, detailed design, and construction implementations. Companies interested in growing their portfolio in public sector environmental projects will find this tender particularly advantageous. Suppliers should complete the required surveys and maintain active engagement to secure potential business growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2)

Notice Description

The Environment Agency (EA) is seeking expressions of interest and pre-market engagement from suppliers for its Collaborative Delivery Framework (CDF) 2. <br/><br/>CDF2 will deliver asset management activities across the whole of the EA's asset base including Flood and Coastal Risk Management, Navigation and Water Land and Biodiversity assets. The framework will provide both technical consultancy services and construction works that support the EA's asset management, maintenance, refurbishment and construction programmes of work. The Framework will be required to develop, design and deliver nature based solutions and more traditional hard engineering based solutions. The framework will be used for construction projects in the range of PS1m to ~PS75m (upper limit TBC). Construction services will likely be split across multiple value lots. <br/><br/>Interested suppliers are invited to complete the short Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire, with submissions no later than 10am on the 17th of September 2024. Please note this is different to the questionnaire issued in March 2024. This August 2024 questionnaire survey is specifically targeted towards construction suppliers. While it is still our assumption that CDF2 will include consultancy services, consultancy suppliers are not required to complete this survey. Ahead of commencing with the formal tender process, we will conduct further market engagement with all interested parties. <br/><br/>For access to the new questionnaire please contact: cdfreplacement@defra.gov.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Environment Agency (EA) is seeking expressions of interest and pre-market engagement from suppliers for its Collaborative Delivery Framework (CDF) 2.

CDF2 will deliver asset management activities across the whole of the EA's asset base including Flood and Coastal Risk Management, Navigation and Water Land and Biodiversity assets. The framework will provide both technical consultancy services and construction works that support the EA's asset management, maintenance, refurbishment and construction programmes of work. The Framework will be required to develop, design and deliver nature based solutions and more traditional hard engineering based solutions. The framework will be used for construction projects in the range of PS1m to ~PS75m (upper limit TBC).

We currently expect the framework to be divided into three Lots. Lot 1 will provide strategy, appraisal and design services for projects above PS1m. Lot 2 suppliers will be expected to provide simple appraisal and business case services, early supplier engagement to support optioneering, detailed design services, and construction works from a value of PS1m to ~PS5-10m. Lot 3 suppliers will be expected to provide business case services, early supplier engagement to support optioneering, detailed design services, and construction works from a value of ~PS5-10m+.

It is currently proposed that all three Lots will be awarded on a geographic basis to serve the Environment Agency's regional hubs. Lot 1 and 2 will be divided between 6 geographic hubs. Lot 3 will also involve lots spilt geographically however the areas covered may be larger. Lot 3 may include the option for the authority to run mini competitions for higher value projects.


Interested suppliers are invited to complete the short Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire, with submissions no later than 10am on the 17th of September 2024. Please note this is different to the questionnaire issued in March 2024. This August 2024 questionnaire survey is specifically targeted towards construction suppliers. While it is still our assumption that CDF2 will include consultancy services, consultancy suppliers are not required to complete this survey. Ahead of commencing with the formal tender process, we will conduct further market engagement with all interested parties.

For access to the new questionnaire please contact: cdfreplacement@defra.gov.uk. Additional information: Suppliers are invited to register their interest for this opportunity by emailing cdfreplacement@defra.gov.uk with their company name, and contact details for a single point of contact within their organisation. Suppliers who register their interest will be invited to complete a short pre-market engagement questionnaire, available immediately until 10am on the 17th of September 2024. If you are viewing this notice after this date, please still register your interest via email. All suppliers who register their interest will be contacted about any future pre-market engagement events or initiatives. Suppliers who have already registered their interest do not need to re-register. However, if you wish to complete the further questionnaire, please contact cdfreplacement@defra.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0495a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027275-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Lucy Wilkins
Contact Email
cdfreplacement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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