The Environment Agency has begun early market engagement for its upcoming Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2), which is expected to be worth up to £6bn.
The framework, due to run from January 2027 to January 2035, will cover appraisal, design, technical support and construction for the agency’s asset management programme. It will include both nature-based and traditional engineering solutions across flood defence, navigation, water, land and biodiversity assets.
CDF2 will replace the existing Collaborative Delivery Framework and is expected to support projects ranging in value from £1m to £150m. These will be split into two lots: one for works valued between £1m and £5m and another for projects worth more than £5m.
The agency has published a draft framework deed and bidder pack for consultation, including proposed tender questions and model documents. These will be shared via Quatrix, a secure cloud platform.
Suppliers interested in bidding are invited to provide feedback on the draft documents by 14 November. They are also invited to attend in-person feedback sessions on 21 October in London or virtual sessions on 4 November. Each interested party may send up to two representatives, with registration details provided on request.
The Environment Agency said it was particularly seeking input on any barriers that might prevent previously interested suppliers from bidding, rather than on the overall structure of the framework.
The framework is estimated to be worth £5bn excluding VAT or £6bn with VAT. It falls under the Works category of public procurement and will be established as a framework agreement. Key CPV codes include engineering and construction services, design, supervision and consultancy.
CDF2 is being procured under the Procurement Act 2023. The agency has not yet named a procurement lead or design team.
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Ben Vogel