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Assessing Industrial Noise inside Dwellings

DEFRA

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29 Mar 2023 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Assessing Industrial Noise inside Dwellings" was awarded to Atkins Limited. The buying organisation, Defra, based in Bristol, UK, initiated this tender for research and development consultancy services in the industry category of noise assessment. The procurement method employed was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 13th January 2023, with a contract period starting on 18th January 2023 and ending on 30th August 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth particularly for companies specialising in research and development consultancy services focusing on noise assessment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are suitable for this tender. By tackling the method for assessing industrial noise impact on internal residential spaces, this project aims to support better land use planning and potentially increase housing availability by utilising brownfield sites effectively.

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Notice Title

Assessing Industrial Noise inside Dwellings

Notice Description

Introduction and Project Aim The standard BS 4142:2014+A1:2019 "Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound" (BS 4142) provides the most suitable method for assessing the impact of industrial noise external to residential receptors. BS 4142 considers the prevailing acoustic background and character of the industrial noise. There is no equivalent method for assessing the impact of industrial noise on internal dwelling areas. The absolute sound levels presented in existing noise standards relating to internal spaces may not adequately assess the relative and contextual impact of industrial noise which can be a local dominating source, often with tonal and/or impulsive characteristics. This specification aims to investigate a method for assessing the noise impact of industrial sounds on internal rooms within residential dwellings, considering both the internal background sound level, and the sound level and character of the industrial noise entering the dwelling. The development of such a method could lead to better use of brownfield sites and reduce conflict in planning applications, and so provide additional housing. No method testing is envisaged at this stage as this is purely an exploratory exercise. Piloting, if any viable methods are identified, may be covered at a later stage in future projects, if deemed appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeef7d03-21cf-43aa-975f-3a4a3a43c6d5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,540 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2023 - 30 Aug 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS

Further Information

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