Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca0-b679-723e-aa15-4ec7deabaa0d/asset-delivery-frameworks pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Asset Delivery Frameworks [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 29 Jul 2022 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Environment Agency has commenced work on the renewal and /or replacement of the Frameworks it uses to deliver capital and revenue programmes under the national Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) strategy. As part of this work, a review is being undertaken to develop commercial models that are fit for the future and aligned with the future business needs. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) commences our market engagement to:- - notify the market of the upcoming renewals programme, and - invite suppliers to register their interest in participating in engagement exercises that will help to shape the future frameworks. This PIN relates to the frameworks and services listed below, for which we are currently developing or implementing our procurement strategy: - MEICA Maintenance and Minor Project Work - MEICA Major/ Complex project work - Property Flood Resilience - Marine or coastal construction works - Minor civil engineering services (concrete structures, revetment works, bridge works, piling works, weirs/locks, fish passes, minor building works, metal fabrication and culverts and drainage) - Routine Operational Maintenance activities (grass cutting, tree works, tree surveys, debris screen removal, de-silting, invasive weed control and treatment of invasive non-native species and minor repairs) - Landscaping services - Infrastructure/ Construction consultancy services, typically (but not exclusively) delivered under the EA's Client Support (CSF) and Mapping and Modelling (MMF) frameworks, including:- \-- Technical support services \-- Cost and carbon management services \-- Modelling, survey and mapping services for forecasting and flood risk assessments \-- Environmental/Sustainability services \-- Research and Development services \-- Specialist consultancy roles Note that civil construction projects in the range ~£500,000 to £50m are delivered via the EA's Collaborative Delivery Framework, and are not included in the scope of this PIN. Additional information: The formal procurement exercises are expected to commence in October 2022 for MEICA and PFR, with other procurements commencing in 2023. Periodic updates will be provided to all suppliers that respond to the questionnaire. Suppliers are notified that: participating in this market sounding exercise will not guarantee short-listing at a later stage in the procurement; the EA reserves the right not to proceed with any subsequent procurement; the EA will not meet any costs incurred by any party in responding to this notice. To assist the EA in shaping the future framework requirements, organisations interested in delivering any of the services listed are asked to register their interest and respond to a short pre-tender questionnaire by emailing Suppliers are asked to respond to the questionnaire no later than 26th August. Following consideration of the responses the EA may wish to engage in further discussions with respondents, and the information gathered will help shape the future frameworks and procurement procedures followed. Read full description ## CPV classification Engineering works and construction works Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bceb2da8-77ed-4b82-bf66-30e62ef153e5) 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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