Beach Management Framework

Procurement description

The Environment Agency requires a Framework to deliver its routine and ad-hoc beach maintenance works across all coastal frontages in England that it is responsible for. This maintenance typically consists of moving/transporting large volumes of shingle from areas of accretion to areas of erosion and evenly re-distributing shingle along the sea to restore/maintain the required standard of protection. There is a requirement to import marine dredged or land-based shingle onto coastal frontages to replenish lost material and to conduct maintenance/repairs to coastal defences and structures. There is a requirement to import and place rock on coastal frontages, as well as to provide coastal incident response, recovery and readiness support in the event of extreme weather events. This maintenance is essential to minimise the risk of coastal flooding to residential properties and commercial businesses. Market Engagement was undertaken using PIN notices via the PCR 15 regulations in May and December 2024. The Framework will operate as a single National Lot with a maximum of two Delivery Partners being appointed onto the Framework. The Framework duration will be a six-year (72 month) initial period with a 2-year (24 month) extension option (total eight years). The total estimated value of the Framework will be between £469,000,000 to £1,227,166,000 (exclusive of VAT). The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate, or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal.

Main category

Works

Delivery regions

• UKC - North East (England)
• UKD - North West (England)
• UKF - East Midlands (England)
• UKH - East of England
• UKJ - South East (England)
• UKK - South West (England)

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

1227167000.00 GBP to 1227167000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

11 May 2026, 00:00AM to 10 May 2032, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 10 May 2034

Is a framework being established?

Yes

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0.0000%

Type of framework

Open

Maximum number of suppliers

2

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Justification for framework term

Justification for having a 4+ Framework duration: •Specialist marine vessels are in high demand globally, leading to prolonged mobilisation timeframes, this may impact the EA’s ability to deliver their programme of beach nourishment work to meet their obligations under Shoreline Management Plans. • Supports key Construction Playbook policies of Portfolio & Longer-Term Contracting, Commercial Pipelines and Risk Allocation. • The EA requires an 8-year duration to facilitate the delivery of its longer term 8-year pipeline. • The majority of respondents to our second PIN agreed that an 8-year Framework is attractive to the market and encourages greater commitment from the market to invest in specialist vessels, equipment and staff. • A longer duration enables relationships to be built with long-term collaborative Delivery Partners, supporting efficient delivery through programme level optimisation and packaging of work.

Contracting authority locations

• UKC
• UKD
• UKF
• UKG
• UKH
• UKJ
• UKK

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

The Framework to Others in England: • Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and its associated bodies including any Agencies and non-departmental public bodies and others (the Defra Group) in England. The Client may also require the provision of the goods/services to members of this Defra Group via the Client, rather than directly. • Local Authorities in England. • Internal Drainage Boards in England. • Central Government departments, executive agencies, and other non-departmental public bodies in England. Further information can be found within the Tender documents.

Framework operation description

The Framework will operate as a standalone Framework under the Procurement Act 2023 and will not be re-opened for competition.

CPV classifications

• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45244000 - Marine construction works
• 45243000 - Coastal-defence works
• 45243400 - Beach-consolidation works
• 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
• 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works
• 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
• 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works
• 71500000 - Construction-related services
• 45243500 - Sea defences construction work
• 45243200 - Breakwater construction work
• 71300000 - Engineering services

Delivery regions

• UKC - North East (England)
• UKD - North West (England)
• UKF - East Midlands (England)
• UKH - East of England
• UKJ - South East (England)
• UKK - South West (England)

Lot value (estimated)

1227167000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1472600400.00 GBP Including VAT

Contract start date (estimated)

11 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

10 May 2032, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

10 May 2034, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Framework duration will be a six-year (72 month) initial period with a 2-year (24 month) extension option (totally eight years).

Award criteria