Environment Agency Natural Flood Management Programme Phase 2 - Swan Brook Wetlands Year 3

What this is

The Swan Brook Wetlands project (Year 3) comprises Natural Flood Management measures across three National Trust owned and tenanted farm sites to increase water retention in the Swan Brook headwaters and reduce downstream flood risk. NFM measures include low earth bunds, in-field scrapes, roughening features, leaky dams and floodplain reconnection, plus access and drainage infrastructure construction. Funded by Defra via the Environment Agency's £25 million Natural Flood Management Programme. Estimated value GBP 80,000.

Key points

• Natural Flood Management works at Swan Brook Wetlands (Year 3)
• Site visit Thursday 21 May 2026; submission deadline noon Friday 5 June 2026
• Estimated value GBP 80,000

Who can bid

Contractors with capacity, capability and relevant experience delivering Natural Flood Management interventions.

How it is scored

Selection based on capacity, capability, relevant NFM experience, proposed solution and cost.

Money

Estimated value GBP 80,000. Funded by Defra via the Environment Agency £25m NFM Programme.

How to submit

Completed RFP1 Response and bill of quantities to arrive no later than noon Friday 5 June 2026, per the attached Request for Proposals.

Clarifications

Full details in the attached Request for Proposals document.

Contract period

Year 3 of the programme; not otherwise specified.

Classification

CPV 77100000 — Agricultural services South West