The Environment Agency has announced a significant £3bn procurement framework aiming to enhance flood and water management assets.
- CDF2 will succeed the existing framework, focusing on comprehensive asset management across various environmental domains.
- Targeted at engineering and construction suppliers, the framework involves both consultancy services and construction works.
- Divisions of the framework will be made into three Lots, each addressing different project scopes and values.
- Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage in pre-market activities by completing a questionnaire by 17 September.
The Environment Agency has made a notable announcement regarding a £3bn procurement framework, aimed at engaging engineering and construction suppliers to support its extensive network of assets. This new framework, Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2), will focus primarily on areas related to flooding and water management, enhancing the resilience and sustainability of environmental infrastructures.
CDF2 is positioned as the successor to the current Collaborative Delivery Framework, which incorporates well-known entities such as Bam Nuttall, Arup, and Jacobs, and is set to run until 2027. Through CDF2, the Environment Agency aims to deliver comprehensive asset management activities. This encompasses flood and coastal risk management, navigation, and the maintenance of water land and biodiversity assets, reflecting an integrated approach to environmental stewardship.
The framework will split into three distinct sections known as Lots. Each Lot targets varying project scopes and financial thresholds. Lot 1 is dedicated to strategy, appraisal, and design services for projects exceeding £1M. Conversely, Lot 2 and Lot 3 cater to ranges between £1M and £10M, with Lot 3 gaining the inclusion of projects that may necessitate mini competitions for higher value undertakings.
Suppliers involved will provide vital appraisal, business case services, and engage early in project development to facilitate design and construction processes. The geographic distribution of these Lots across the agency’s regional hubs is strategic, ensuring tailored solutions to diverse regional challenges.
The emphasis on nature-based solutions alongside conventional engineering highlights the dual approach the framework will embody, paving the way for innovative and sustainable methodologies. This proactive market engagement is set to culminate with a pre-market engagement questionnaire, due before 10 am on 17 September. This invites construction suppliers specifically, affirming the Environment Agency’s commitment to broadening its collaborative efforts and aligning with consultancy services when necessary.
This framework marks a pivotal step toward strengthening the Environment Agency’s infrastructural capabilities through strategic collaborations.
