Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c32-c363-73a0-95e4-2dfafa1c5cc3/flood-and-coastal-risk-management-fcrm-operational-framework-south-east-hub pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Operational Framework - South East Hub [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £1 Published 1 May 2018 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The purpose of this framework is to put in place a contractual arrangement that is fit for purpose for delivering low value civil engineering projects and packages as well as routine maintenance works. The North, Central and South West hubs have already begun this future arrangement. Incorporating approximately 30 of our previous arrangements and frameworks covering a wide range of services - minor (civil engineering) works, culvert inspection and clearance, vegetation management, tree works, main river maintenance, pest control and soft engineering and river restoration works. The structure and approach we have settled on reflects the need to be more efficient in the way that we operate as well as making the arrangements easier for both the Environment Agency and our successful suppliers. - Lot 1 Small scale civil engineering and maintenance works (including culvert inspection and clearance) - Lot 2 Routine maintenance, vegetation management and pest control Both lots will require emergency / incident response capability. To register your interest and for more information please visit [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) and search the opportunities for the reference number : project\_23396 This document does not formally signify the start of the procurement process and does not constitute a commitment by the Environment Agency to undertake any procurement exercise or to follow any processes contained wherein. In the event that we decide to formally commence the procurement of this framework a separate contract notice will be issued in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). Read full description ## CPV classification Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ff78583a-4c4f-4487-aa85-1308686f6c55) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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