Planning

Flood Risk Assessment Tool - Request for Information

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Apr 2026 at 09:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is initiating a procurement process under the title "Flood Risk Assessment Tool - Request for Information." This tender focuses on information technology services and falls under the service industry category. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage with a milestone due by 7th May 2026 for engagement activities. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2029, located in London, United Kingdom. DEFRA aims to acquire tools to assess flood risk management assets, enabling operational teams to prioritise maintenance and replacements. Interested parties are encouraged to engage by submitting queries and responses to Izabella Roberts at DEFRA.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in information technology services, particularly those equipped to provide analytical tools related to environmental management. Companies focusing on flood risk assessment technology have the potential to expand their business through this engagement with DEFRA. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can strengthen their portfolio and gain visibility in the public sector, providing solutions that contribute to the key performance indicators related to asset management in environmental risk. The structured timelines and engagement processes offer a clear path for companies to present their capabilities and contribute to public sector growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flood Risk Assessment Tool - Request for Information

Notice Description

The Environment Agency (EA) require a tool to assess the additional flood risk caused when a flood risk management asset falls below required condition (BRC). Understanding the increased risk helps operational teams to prioritise work to maintain, repair or replace the assets. Managing BRC assets is a central part of the EA's asset management and there are associated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relating to this.

Planning Information

Please email izabella.roberts@defra.gov.uk for the request for Information document, to ask Clarification Questions and submit responses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030404-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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