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Technical Assessment of the Changes to the Outdoor Noise Directive

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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12 Nov 2024 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has recently awarded a contract to the University of Salford for a technical assessment of the changes to the Outdoor Noise Directive. This project, valued at £22,000, falls under the Noise-control consultancy services industry category and aims to assess the EU's changes and their impact on manufacturers of outdoor equipment, particularly under the Windsor Framework Agreement. The procurement process followed an open procedure below the threshold and concluded with the awarding stage on 17th October 2024. The project commenced on 21st October 2024 and is expected to be completed by 13th December 2024, covering UK and several overseas territories.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in acoustics and noise-control consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with technical expertise in this niche field are particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. By engaging in such projects, businesses can establish or strengthen their reputation in providing specialist advice on regulatory changes and compliance, positioning themselves as valuable partners in shaping future policy-making and regulatory frameworks within both the UK and EU contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Assessment of the Changes to the Outdoor Noise Directive

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade is seeking to commission a project to an organisation with expert knowledge in acoustics with a focus on the noise by equipment for use outdoors. We are seeking expert advice in assessing the changes that the EU has made to Annex III of the Outdoor Noise Directive and the impact that these changes may have on manufacturers of equipment in scope of the Directive. We are seeking this information as, under the Windsor Framework Agreement between the UK Government and the EU, the UK Government must implement these changes in Northern Ireland. The information will be beneficial in future policy making more widely too. We require the organisation to produce us with a report containing the following information, once they have completed their analysis: - A high-level summary of what the changes actually are/what they mean which can be easily understood by an audience without knowledge of the technical or scientific detail; - A more in-depth analysis of the differences between the Annex III in the original Directive and the new Annex III; - Assessment of the potential impacts that these changes might have on manufacturers of outdoor equipment in scope; - Any additional insights into the affected sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52edf458-b064-4427-bb79-898f887c0766
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/894d316f-d20c-4cc0-a3c8-4ffb11a2d009
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 13 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

Further Information

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