£1bn beach defence mega-framework up for grabs

The Environment Agency is on the hunt for just two marine specialists to deliver a £1bn beach management framework to protect coastal communities from flooding and erosion.
The single-lot national deal will run for six years from May 2026, with an option to extend for a further two years.
Work will involve routine and emergency beach replenishment, shingle redistribution, and coastal defence maintenance along England’s vulnerable coastlines.Specialist contractors will be tasked with