Firms Put on Standby for £5bn Flood Defence Shake-up
The Environment Agency (EA) is seeking feedback on a draft tender for the Collaborative Delivery Framework 2 (CDF2), a new £5bn flood defence project.
The CDF2 will replace the existing £3bn framework and will run for eight years from 2027 to 2035, covering a range of flood and coastal management works.
- Asset maintenance
- Refurbishment
- Design
- Construction
The EA wants bidders who can combine environmental innovation with civil engineering delivery, including nature-based schemes and traditional flood defences.
Formal tenders are expected to be issued in March 2026, with draft documents available for review via the Quatrix portal.
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Author's summary: Firms are on standby for a £5bn flood defence project.