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title: "Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2)"
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# Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2)

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0495a2

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## Summary

The Environment Agency (EA), part of the Defra Network, is in the planning stage of its Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2) procurement process. The framework, valued at £3 billion, focuses on engineering works and construction services across various environmental assets, including flood management and biodiversity projects. Suppliers are invited to express interest and engage in pre-market activities, specifically for construction services. Key deadlines include the submission of a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire by 10am on 17th September 2024. The formal tender process will commence after further market engagement. The procurement covers multiple regional hubs across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in engineering consultancy, construction management, and site supervision services. Companies specialising in both traditional and nature-based engineering solutions can benefit from contracts ranging from £1m to approximately £75m. The EA's focus on a collaborative framework underscores the need for businesses adept at strategic planning, detailed design, and construction implementations. Companies interested in growing their portfolio in public sector environmental projects will find this tender particularly advantageous. Suppliers should complete the required surveys and maintain active engagement to secure potential business growth opportunities.

## Notice

The Environment Agency (EA) is seeking expressions of interest and pre-market engagement from suppliers for its Collaborative Delivery Framework (CDF) 2. 

CDF2 will deliver asset management activities across the whole of the EA's asset base including Flood and Coastal Risk Management, Navigation and Water Land and Biodiversity assets. The framework will provide both technical consultancy services and construction works that support the EA's asset management, maintenance, refurbishment and construction programmes of work. The Framework will be required to develop, design and deliver nature based solutions and more traditional hard engineering based solutions. The framework will be used for construction projects in the range of PS1m to ~PS75m (upper limit TBC). Construction services will likely be split across multiple value lots. 

Interested suppliers are invited to complete the short Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire, with submissions no later than 10am on the 17th of September 2024. Please note this is different to the questionnaire issued in March 2024. This August 2024 questionnaire survey is specifically targeted towards construction suppliers. While it is still our assumption that CDF2 will include consultancy services, consultancy suppliers are not required to complete this survey. Ahead of commencing with the formal tender process, we will conduct further market engagement with all interested parties. 

For access to the new questionnaire please contact: cdfreplacement@defra.gov.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Environment Agency (EA) is seeking expressions of interest and pre-market engagement from suppliers for its Collaborative Delivery Framework (CDF) 2. 

CDF2 will deliver asset management activities across the whole of the EA's asset base including Flood and Coastal Risk Management, Navigation and Water Land and Biodiversity assets. The framework will provide both technical consultancy services and construction works that support the EA's asset management, maintenance, refurbishment and construction programmes of work. The Framework will be required to develop, design and deliver nature based solutions and more traditional hard engineering based solutions. The framework will be used for construction projects in the range of PS1m to ~PS75m (upper limit TBC). 

We currently expect the framework to be divided into three Lots. Lot 1 will provide strategy, appraisal and design services for projects above PS1m. Lot 2 suppliers will be expected to provide simple appraisal and business case services, early supplier engagement to support optioneering, detailed design services, and construction works from a value of PS1m to ~PS5-10m. Lot 3 suppliers will be expected to provide business case services, early supplier engagement to support optioneering, detailed design services, and construction works from a value of ~PS5-10m+.

It is currently proposed that all three Lots will be awarded on a geographic basis to serve the Environment Agency's regional hubs. Lot 1 and 2 will be divided between 6 geographic hubs. Lot 3 will also involve lots spilt geographically however the areas covered may be larger. Lot 3 may include the option for the authority to run mini competitions for higher value projects. 

Interested suppliers are invited to complete the short Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire, with submissions no later than 10am on the 17th of September 2024. Please note this is different to the questionnaire issued in March 2024. This August 2024 questionnaire survey is specifically targeted towards construction suppliers. While it is still our assumption that CDF2 will include consultancy services, consultancy suppliers are not required to complete this survey. Ahead of commencing with the formal tender process, we will conduct further market engagement with all interested parties. 

For access to the new questionnaire please contact: cdfreplacement@defra.gov.uk. Additional information: Suppliers are invited to register their interest for this opportunity by emailing cdfreplacement@defra.gov.uk with their company name, and contact details for a single point of contact within their organisation. Suppliers who register their interest will be invited to complete a short pre-market engagement questionnaire, available immediately until 10am on the 17th of September 2024. If you are viewing this notice after this date, please still register your interest via email. All suppliers who register their interest will be contacted about any future pre-market engagement events or initiatives. Suppliers who have already registered their interest do not need to re-register. However, if you wish to complete the further questionnaire, please contact cdfreplacement@defra.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027275-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 12:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027275-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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