--- title: "Environment Agency Natural Flood Management Programme Phase 2 - Swan Brook Wetlands Year 3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65d2a8ec-fb03-4e56-8f60-ba42aec5bb11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65d2a8ec-fb03-4e56-8f60-ba42aec5bb11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65d2a8ec-fb03-4e56-8f60-ba42aec5bb11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65d2a8ec-fb03-4e56-8f60-ba42aec5bb11.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2026-05-07" --- # Environment Agency Natural Flood Management Programme Phase 2 - Swan Brook Wetlands Year 3 Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65d2a8ec-fb03-4e56-8f60-ba42aec5bb11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-65d2a8ec-fb03-4e56-8f60-ba42aec5bb11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-65d2a8ec-fb03-4e56-8f60-ba42aec5bb11.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency, in collaboration with the National Trust, is actively seeking tenders for the Natural Flood Management Programme's Phase 2 at Swan Brook Wetlands. This project is pivotal for agricultural services, aiming to implement a variety of flood management measures across multiple sites in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tendering process is currently in the active 'tender' stage, with a critical site visit planned for 21st May 2026, and submission deadlines concluding at noon on 5th June 2026. This open procedure below threshold seeks interested contractors to propose cost-effective and innovative solutions designed to enhance water retention and mitigate downstream flood risks, with the contract term running from 1st September 2026 to 30th November 2026. This tender opportunity offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in agricultural and environmental services. Companies with expertise in natural flood management interventions, infrastructure development, and those capable of delivering innovative flood risk reduction measures will find this project particularly beneficial. The procurement, funded through a £25 million programme by Defra, will select contractors based on experience, capacity, and competitiveness, thus positioning SMEs favourably to secure contracts. Engaging in this project not only allows businesses to contribute to vital ecological efforts but also supports the demonstration of their capabilities in a high-profile collaborative initiative. ## Notice The Swan Brook Wetlands project comprises a range of Natural Flood Management measures to be installed at three National Trust owned and tenanted farm project sites. The overall aim is to increase water retention in the headwaters of the Swan Brook and reduce flood risk downstream. NFM measures proposed are specific to each location and include low earth bunds, in-field scrapes, roughening features, leaky dams and areas of floodplain reconnection. It also includes the construction of access and associated drainage infrastructure. Multiple strategic benefits are expected. Contractors will be chosen based on capacity, capability, relevant experience of delivering NFM interventions, proposed solution and cost. This project is funded by the Environment Agency as part of the PS25 million Natural Flood Management Programme. * The project is funded by Defra * The programme is managed by the Environment Agency Full details of how to apply are in the attached Request for Proposals document. A visit to the sites is planned for Thursday 21st May 2026 (10.00-15.00). Your completed RFP1 Response and bill of quantities should arrive no later than noon on Friday 5th June 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2f3eff-8e78-4d36-bfe6-2d1a4c09e5db | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY | | Locality | SWANAGE | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH19 3AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Swanage | | Westminster constituency | South Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77100000 - Agricultural services ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 18:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2f3eff-8e78-4d36-bfe6-2d1a4c09e5db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2f3eff-8e78-4d36-bfe6-2d1a4c09e5db 7th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b98eaca-d531-4134-9b83-1313b9be10b5 Request for Proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a733762-4caa-43d9-80fc-62ab20f3dc15 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/585802e5-e557-44b7-8152-af7cc8b6835d Bill of quantity - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80e5a912-9bef-490c-bed3-e49ef0c36396 Pre-construction Information for Godlingston Manor Farm - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3754e8fe-c5f1-43bb-8bf1-0de046abea96 Pre-construction Information for Westwood Farm - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15a409c5-2df7-428a-aa08-e79afa1d4603 Specification Map for Langton Matravers NFM project site - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bc2a5f7-0353-4c8e-9b69-a1ac2e2db435 Godlingston Manor Farm Location, Access & Emergency Map - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/569d2693-e493-493d-a875-b574d165b61b Westwood Farm Location, Access & Emergency Map - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6defe54b-5e27-40da-9311-535d0af24bda Hydrological Report for Westwood Farm - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52467cc8-b637-4aef-b47f-af0fce32cca2 Hydrological Report for Godlingston Manor Farm ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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