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The Beach Management Framework will run initially for six years to 2032, with an option to extend for a further two years to 2034.<\/p>\n

The new deal effectively squeezes out firms like BAM Nuttall, Kier, and Jackson Civil Engineering which have historically been involved as delivery partners.<\/p>\n

Beach Management Framework contractors<\/p>\n

Van Oord UK
\nMarine dredging, beach nourishment and coastal engineering specialist<\/p>\n

VBA Joint Venture
\nPartnership between VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and AtkinsR\u00e9alis<\/p>\n

Under the new deal, contractors will carry out routine and emergency beach maintenance works along England\u2019s coastline, moving millions of tonnes of shingle from areas of build-up to erosion hotspots to maintain flood protection standards.<\/p>\n

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The framework will also cover beach recharge schemes using marine dredged and land-won aggregate, rock armour placement, repairs to sea defences and emergency coastal response following severe weather events.<\/p>\n

Work worth up to \u00a310m can be awarded directly under a geographical allocation system, while larger schemes will be competed between the two framework partners.<\/p>\n

The Environment Agency said the programme is critical to protecting homes, businesses and infrastructure from rising sea levels, coastal erosion and increasingly extreme weather events.<\/p>\n

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VBA said the framework would enable it to continue delivering beach recharge, sediment recycling and coastal maintenance schemes aimed at reducing erosion and strengthening natural flood defences around England.<\/p>\n

The joint venture has worked with the Environment Agency since 2013 through its water, environment, marine and coastal programmes.<\/p>\n

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