Planning

Collaborative Delivery Framework 2

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 08:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Collaborative Delivery Framework 2," is being organised by the Environment Agency, a public authority under sub-central government in the United Kingdom. The project is currently in the planning stage, as of the latest notice published on 23rd May 2025. The procurement is focused on delivering asset management activities, encompassing Flood and Coastal Risk Management, and various engineering works, throughout the UK. This large-scale framework, which includes construction projects valued between £1 million to £75 million, will begin on 31st January 2027 and conclude by 30th January 2035. Interested suppliers should note that further notices are expected by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering works and construction consultancy services. Companies with expertise in both nature-based and traditional engineering solutions will find particular opportunities for growth, given the project's focus on diverse asset management for the Environment Agency's programmes. The procurement process anticipates a framework agreement, favouring businesses capable of contributing across multiple lots. Companies equipped to offer comprehensive appraisal, design, technical support, and construction solutions are well-suited to compete, especially those that can engage with high-value projects. The total budget for this ambitious framework is set at £6 billion, providing substantial lead prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Collaborative Delivery Framework 2

Notice Description

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052023
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025597-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£5,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2035 Over 5 years
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
Contact Name
Not specified
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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