Planning

Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2)

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Planning

18 Dec 2024 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency (EA) has initiated the planning stage for its Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2). This procurement process, valued at £5.5 billion, focuses on delivering asset management activities across the EA’s infrastructure, including Flood and Coastal Risk Management, Navigation, and Water Land and Biodiversity assets. The services required encompass appraisal, design, technical support, and construction, divided into multiple lots based on value. Key dates include a Market Engagement Webinar on 23rd January 2025, in-person engagement days in Leeds on 30th January 2025, and Central London on 4th and 5th February 2025. The tender process is expected to commence in July 2025. The framework is anticipated to be open to use by other Public Contracting Authorities and will be awarded on a geographic basis across three regional hubs.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in engineering, construction, and consultancy services. The framework's diverse range of activities, from technical support to large-scale construction projects, caters to businesses of varying sizes. Companies with expertise in both nature-based and traditional engineering solutions are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses capable of supporting early supplier engagement, detailed design, and construction for projects between £1 million and £75 million will find ample opportunities. Turnover requirements indicate that bidding entities must demonstrate an annual turnover of at least 200% of the framework's annual average value per single supplier within the relevant lot. Engaging in this framework can secure sustained, high-value contracts and establish long-term partnerships with the Environment Agency.

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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 appraisal, design, technical support 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 and detailed design services will be split across multiple lots which will be divided by value.<br/><br/>Interested suppliers are invited to attend a Market Engagement Webinar at 13:30 - 15:30 on the 23rd of January 2025. This Webinar will provide an overview of the proposed CDF2 framework model and the draft contracting, pricing and incentivisation approach. This webinar will be followed by in-person engagement days in Leeds on the 30th of January 2024 and in Central London on the 4th and 5th of February 2025 (locations tbc). Please note suppliers will be asked to attend only one of the in-person events. These sessions will give interested parties the opportunity to engage further on the proposed Framework model and request clarity and provide feedback on the proposed opportunity, ahead of the tender process commencing in July 2025 (expected date). Further market engagement and an issue of the draft tender pack will be undertaken prior to the tender date commencing.

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 appraisal, design, technical support 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 and detailed design services will be split across multiple value lots.

Interested suppliers are invited to attend a Market Engagement Webinar at 13:30 - 15:30 on the 23rd of January 2025. This Webinar will provide an overview of the proposed CDF2 framework model and the draft contracting, pricing and incentivisation approach. This webinar will be followed by in-person engagement days in Leeds on the 30th of January 2024 and in Central London on the 4th and 5th of February 2025 (locations tbc). Please note suppliers will be asked to attend only one of the in-person events. These sessions will give interested parties the opportunity to engage further on the proposed Framework model and request clarity and provide feedback on the proposed opportunity, ahead of the tender process commencing July 2025 (expected date). Further market engagement and an issue of the draft tender pack will be undertaken prior to the tender date commencing.
We currently expect the framework to be divided into three Lots. Lot 1 will provide strategy, appraisal and design services. Lot 2 suppliers will be expected to provide simple appraisal and business case services, early supplier engagement to support business case and outline design development, detailed design services, and construction works from a value of PS1m to ~PS5m. Lot 3 suppliers will be expected to provide business case development services, early supplier engagement to support business case and outline design development, detailed design services, and construction works from a value of ~PS5m+. We expect that all services in Lots 2 and 3 will be procured through a single contracting entity.

All lots will be awarded on a geographic basis, this is expected to be across 3 regional hubs. All suppliers will also form part a pool to deliver nationally commissioned work. In addition, all Lot 3 suppliers will be required to have operational capability on a national basis. All Lots will include the option for the Environment Agency to run competitions for certain projects.

It is anticipated that the Framework will be open to use by other Public Contracting Authorities.
Detailed below is an indicative, average annual spend profile that we anticipate for a supplier appointed onto one space within each individual Lot.

The figures are based on previous spend together with projections for future budget profiles. It will fluctuate depending on geography. These figures are based on an assumed cost model, and maybe subject to change. The Environment Agency is not committing to the figures below.

This information is provided to enable suppliers to understand the value and scale of the relative Lots. Please note that as per HM Treasury policy, bidding entities will be required to demonstrate annual turnover equal or greater to 200% of the annual average framework value per single supplier within the relevant lot/hub, at the time of bidding for the framework.

Lot1 - Annual Average Framework Value, per supplier - PS8m

Lot 1 - Annual average number of contracts, per supplier - 13

Lot 1 - Average Contract Value PS0.6m

Lot2 - Annual Average Framework Value, per supplier - PS40m

Lot 2 - Annual average number of contracts, per supplier - 30

Lot 2 - Average Contract Value PS1.3m

Lot3 - Annual Average Framework Value, per supplier - PS78m

Lot 3 - Annual average number of contracts, per supplier - 9

Lot 3 - Average Contract Value PS8.7m

For further information 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 attend the market engagement Webinar on the 23rd of January 2025, and to the follow up sessions on the 30th of January 2025 (Leeds) and the 4th and 5th of February (London). If you are viewing this notice after the 23rd of January 2025, please still register your interest via email. All suppliers who register their interest will be contacted about any future market engagement events or initiatives. Suppliers who have already registered their interest do not need to re-register.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c907
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040730-2024
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
£5,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 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
Ed Whitaker
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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