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Planning

11 Aug 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has announced a planning stage tender for the national supply of temporary, reusable flood barriers. This procurement process is an open procedure primarily focused on the goods industry, specifically within the floodgates category. The tender, identified as "C34604", is valued at £1,080,000 gross and is intended to enhance the Agency's ability to manage flooding across the UK. Located in London, the procurement notice was published on 11th August 2026, with the tender period closing on 28th September 2026. The inquiry period ends on 7th September 2026, and the process is subject to standard terms and conditions under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2023/54.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in flood prevention solutions and products, especially those with expertise in manufacturing UKCA-marked flood barriers. The contract period spans three years, with potential extensions allowing for a total duration of up to five years, subject to mutual agreement. This opportunity is particularly suited for SMEs that can demonstrate technical capability and experience, as well as a commitment to complying with British Standards (BS 851188-2:2019+A1:2021). Growth potential is enhanced through possible renewals, offering long-term engagement prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

National Supply of Flood Barriers

Notice Description

National contract to supply EA with temporary, reusable flood barriers. They will be used in conjunction with sandbags.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: adiitional 12 months + 12 months (maximum of 5 years) to be agreed by both parties

Renewal: to be agreed by both parties (3+1+1) total of 5 years PS900k + PS300k + PS300k

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e19a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076334-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44212382 - Floodgates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 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
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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

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