Firms Put on Standby for £5bn Flood Defence Shake-up
The Environment Agency (EA) is seeking feedback on a draft tender for the new Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2) before bids are submitted in March 2026.
- CDF2 will replace the existing £3bn framework, which included contractors such as BAM Nuttall, Kier, and Jackson Civil Engineering, alongside designers like Arup and Atkins.
- The new framework will run for eight years, from 2027 to 2035, covering a range of flood and coastal management works, including asset maintenance and construction.
- The EA is looking for bidders that can combine environmental innovation with civil engineering delivery, incorporating nature-based schemes with traditional flood defences.
Contractors can review draft documents and bidder packs via the secure Quatrix portal.
The Agency wants bidders capable of blending environmental innovation with civil engineering delivery, combining nature-based schemes with traditional flood defences.
Author's summary: Firms prepare for £5bn flood defence project.