Tender

Environment Agency - supply of embankment fill for flood defence project, Shardlow Derbyshire

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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09 Dec 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has initiated a tender process for the supply of embankment fill as part of a flood defence project in Shardlow, Derbyshire. This procurement aims to source approximately 1,550m3 of cohesive material to enhance climate resilience and asset performance. The agency, located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, is seeking a local supply to minimise costs and carbon footprint. This open procurement competition, categorised under 'goods' in the sand and clay industry (CPV code: 14200000), offers a below-threshold opportunity. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 23rd January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 30th January 2026 and concluding on 1st June 2026. The delivery site is specified at Wilne Ln, Derby, identified by What3words as ///propelled.advances.approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of construction materials, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which stand as well-suited contenders. The project embodies essential growth potential for businesses that can provide environmentally sustainable solutions and manage logistics efficiently. By participating, businesses can establish or strengthen their reputation with a central government public authority while contributing to crucial infrastructure that enhances community resilience against climate change impacts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Environment Agency - supply of embankment fill for flood defence project, Shardlow Derbyshire

Notice Description

Our Derbyshire Asset Performance and Field Team require a source of cohesive embankment fill to import into the works site from April 2026 for a 10-14week construction programme. We require an estimated 1,550m^3 of fill material to raise and reshape our asset to improve its performance and make it climate resilient. We require a local source of material to reduce cost and carbon impacts. Deliveries also need to be closely coordinated with our Site Manager to control impact on the local community by managing the timing and numbers of daily deliveries to suit construction activity on site. Imports would be required within the months of April and May 2026. The site is located at: What3words -///propelled.advances.approach Address - Wilne Ln, Derby DE72 2HF

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f19c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080990-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14200000 - Sand and clay

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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
TLF East Midlands (England)

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

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