Planning

Flood Risk Assessment Tool - Request for Information

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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PlanningUpdate

29 Apr 2026 at 12:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

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 currently in the planning stage of procuring a "Flood Risk Assessment Tool". This initiative is aimed at enhancing the Environment Agency's (EA) asset management capabilities by assessing the additional flood risk when management assets fall below required conditions. The procurement process falls under the services category, specifically targeting information technology services, and is above the threshold. The engagement deadline for submitting clarification questions and responses is scheduled for 7th May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2026, spanning three years until the end of September 2029. Located in London, interested parties are encouraged to connect with Izabella Roberts for the request for information document.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in information technology and flood risk management solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined for the contract lot. Businesses with expertise in developing tools that support asset management and risk assessment can significantly benefit from competing for this contract, as it involves substantial involvement with key performance indicators related to the Environment Agency's operational priorities. The open engagement period allows potential bidders to strategise their entries effectively, fostering growth through collaboration with a central government public authority.

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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/039220-2026
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
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 2025Expired
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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