---
title: "Flood Risk Assessment Tool - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a4c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# Flood Risk Assessment Tool - Request for Information

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a4c

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039220-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 12:54 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039220-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:27 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030404-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 09:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030159-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039220-2026
  29th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030404-2026
  1st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030159-2026
  1st April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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