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# Collaborative Delivery Framework 2

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collaborative-delivery-framework-2-ocds-h6vhtk-052024). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Environment Agency: "Collaborative Delivery Framework 2". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £5,500,000,000. 14 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 27 Apr 2026, 10:00 BST. Published submission portal: atamis-9529.my.site.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Environment Agency](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/environment-agency-gov-ea199)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £5,500,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 27 April 2026 at 10:00 BST
- **Lots:** 14
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Construction consultancy services, Construction management services, Construction supervision services, Construction-site supervision services, Consultative engineering and construction services (+4 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKC, UKD, UKE11, UKE12, UKE13, UKE2, UKE3, UKE4, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 8 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collaborative-delivery-framework-2-ocds-h6vhtk-052024#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-052024`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** The Authority may require the successful Tenderer(s) to provide the goods/services on the same terms that are agreed as a result of this tender process to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), and its associated bodies including any Agencies and non-departmental public bodies in England. The Authority may also require the provision of works and/or services to members of the Defra Group via the Authority, rather than directly. 
The successful Tenderer(s) may also be required to provide the services to Local Authorities in England. 
The successful Tenderer(s) may also be required to provide the services to Internal Drainage Boards in England. 
The successful Tenderer(s) may also be required to provide the services to Central Government departments, executive agencies, and other non-departmental public bodies in England.

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collaborative-delivery-framework-2-ocds-h6vhtk-052024#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [atamis-9529.my.site.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fatamis-9529.my.site.com%2Fs%2FWelcome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collaborative-delivery-framework-2-ocds-h6vhtk-052024#participate

## Description
CDF2 will deliver asset management activities across the whole of the EA's asset base including Flood and Coastal Risk Management, Navigation and Water Land and Biodiversity assets. The Framework will provide appraisal, design, technical support, and construction works that support the EA’s asset management, maintenance, refurbishment and construction programmes of work. 
The Framework will be required to develop, design and deliver nature-based solutions and more traditional hard engineering solutions. The framework will be used to award contracts with a value up to £150m. 
This opportunity will be organised into three technical Lots, with sub-Lots within each Lot, corresponding to three geographic Hubs. 
- Lot 1: Strategy, appraisal and design services. 
Includes Sub-Lots 1a (North); 1b (Midlands and Southwest); and 1c (East and Southeast)
- Lot 2: Detailed design services and construction works (design and construction contract value <~£5m). 
Includes Sub-Lots 2a (North); 2bi (Midlands); 2bii (Southwest); 2biii (Midlands and Southwest); and 2c (East and Southeast). 
-Lot 3: Detailed design services and construction works (design and construction contract value ~£5m-£150m). Includes Sub-Lots 3a (North); 3b (Midlands and Southwest); and 2c (East and Southeast). 
All Tenderers who successfully gain a place on any of the above Sub-Lots will automatically be added to the National Pool Sub-Lot for each Lot. The National Pool Sub-Lot is not a separate opportunity for which Tenderers may bid, instead, successful Tenderers will be automatically added to the National Pool. More information is available in the Bidder Pack. 
PLEASE NOTE - AS THE TECHNICAL LOTS HAVE BEEN SPLIT INTO SUB-LOTS WHICH ARE ADVERTISED AS SEPARATE OPPORTUNITIES, TENDERERS CANNOT BID FOR THE INDIVIDUAL TECHNICAL LOTS (LOT 1 LOT 2 LOT 3). THESE ARE THEREFORE SHOWING AS CANCELLED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS DOES NOT CHANGE THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE UNDER THIS FRAMEWORK AS PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED. PLEASE SEE SPECIFIC LOT SECTION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
All opportunities will be awarded via the Competitive Flexible Procedure. Commencing with a Conditions of Participation stage on the 16th March 2026. 
All opportunities are advertised through Atamis, DEFRA Group’s e-Sourcing Portal. 
The opportunities are advertised separately by technical Lot using the Procurement References below;
C33350: Lot 1 – including Sub-Lots 1A, 1B and 1C.
C33368: Lot 2 – Including Sub-Lots 2A, 2Bi, 2Bii, 2Biii and 2C.
C33373: Lot 3 -  Including Sub-Lots 3A, 3B and 3C.
Each Sub-Lot is its own opportunity. The requirements for each Sub-Lot can be accessed via Atamis under the relevant Lot opportunity. 
For further information regarding Atamis, and to access the opportunity please use the link below:
https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
From this point forward, all communication with the Authority (the EA) and with Defra group must be via the Atamis portal. Tenderers must not contact the Authority via any othe...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/collaborative-delivery-framework-2-ocds-h6vhtk-052024)

## Lots (14)
### Lot 1: Strategy, appraisal and design services.
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 71530000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Description:** Strategy, appraisal and design services (all values)
- **Contract Period:** 15/02/2027 to 14/02/2035

### Lot 2: Detailed design services and construction works (<£5m)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 45220000

- **Description:** Detailed design services and construction works (design and construction contract value <~£5m)
- **Contract Period:** 15/02/2027 to 14/02/2035

### Lot 3: Detailed design services and construction works (>£5m)
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 45220000

- **Description:** Detailed design services and construction works (design and construction contract value ~£5m-£150m).
- **Contract Period:** 15/02/2027 to 14/02/2035

### Lot 1a: Sub-Lot 1a (North)
- **Lot id:** `1a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71300000, 71310000, 71320000, 71510000, 71530000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £163,463,444
- **Description:** Lot 1 strategy, appraisal and design services aligned to the Authority's North Hub.
- **Contract Period:** 18/02/2027 to 19/02/2035

### Lot 1b: Sub-Lot 1b (Midlands and SW)
- **Lot id:** `1b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71300000, 71310000, 71320000, 71510000, 71530000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE, UKF, UKG, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £170,001,981
- **Description:** Lot 1 strategy, appraisal and design services aligned to the Authority's Midland and South West Hub.
- **Contract Period:** 18/02/2027 to 19/02/2035

### Lot 1c: Sub-Lot 1c (East and SE)
- **Lot id:** `1c`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 71300000, 71310000, 71320000, 71510000, 71530000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH, UKI, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £178,720,032
- **Description:** Lot 1 strategy, appraisal and design services aligned to the Authority's East and South East Hub.
- **Contract Period:** 18/02/2027 to 19/02/2035

### Lot 2a: Sub-Lot 2a (North)
- **Lot id:** `2a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45220000, 71300000, 71310000, 71320000, 71510000, 71520000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £241,925,897
- **Description:** Lot 2 detailed design services and construction works (design and construction contract value <~£5m) aligned to the Authority's North Hub.
- **Contract Period:** 18/02/2027 to 19/02/2035

### Lot 2bi: Sub-Lot 2bi (Midlands)
- **Lot id:** `2bi`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45220000, 71300000, 71310000, 71320000, 71510000, 71520000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE, UKF, UKG
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £130,770,755
- **Description:** Lot 2 detailed design services and construction works  (design and construction contract value <~£5m) aligned to the Midlands geographic area within the Authority's Midlands and South West Hub.
- **Contract Period:** 18/02/2027 to 19/02/2035

### Lot 2bii: Sub-Lot 2bii (South West)
- **Lot id:** `2bii`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45220000, 71300000, 71310000, 71320000, 71510000, 71520000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £130,770,755
- **Description:** Lot 2 detailed design and construction works (design and construction contract value <~£5m) aligned to the South West geographic area within the Authority's Midlands and South West Hub.
- **Contract Period:** 18/02/2027 to 19/02/2035

### Lot 2biii: Sub-Lot 2biii (Midlands and SW)
- **Lot id:** `2biii`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45220000, 71300000, 71310000, 71320000, 71510000, 71520000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE, UKF, UKG, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £196,156,132
- **Description:** Lot 2 detailed design services and construction works (design and construction contract value <~£5m) aligned to the Authority's Midlands and South West Hub.
- **Contract Period:** 18/02/2027 to 19/02/2035

### Lot 2c: Sub-Lot 2c (East and SE)
- **Lot id:** `2c`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45220000, 71300000, 71310000, 71320000, 71510000, 71520000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH, UKI, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £285,516,148
- **Description:** Lot 2 detailed design services and construction works (design and construction contract value <~£5m) aligned to the Authority's East and South East Hub.
- **Contract Period:** 18/02/2027 to 19/02/2035

### Lot 3a: Sub-Lot 3a (North)
- **Lot id:** `3a`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45220000, 71300000, 71310000, 71320000, 71510000, 71520000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,275,014,860
- **Description:** Lot 3 detailed design services and construction works (design and construction contract value ~£5m-£150m) aligned to the Authority's North Hub.
- **Contract Period:** 18/02/2027 to 19/02/2035

### Lot 3b: Sub-Lot 3b (Midlands and SW)
- **Lot id:** `3b`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45220000, 71300000, 71310000, 71320000, 71510000, 71520000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE, UKF, UKG, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,332,771,944
- **Description:** Lot 3 detailed design services and construction works (~£5m-£150m) aligned to the Authority's Midlands and Southwest Hub.
- **Contract Period:** 18/02/2027 to 19/02/2035

### Lot 3c: Sub-Lot 3c (East and SE)
- **Lot id:** `3c`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 45220000, 71300000, 71310000, 71320000, 71510000, 71520000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH, UKI, UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,394,888,052
- **Description:** Lot 3 detailed design services and construction works (design and construction contract value ~£5m-£150m) aligned to the Authority's East and South East Hub.
- **Contract Period:** 18/02/2027 to 19/02/2035

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F023315-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-16T09:53:07.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T07:49:32.411Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-052024