Tender

Guidance for when undertaking noise impact assessments when using explosives in the marine environment

JNCC SUPPORT CO

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

24 Sep 2024 at 13:59

TenderAmendment

12 Sep 2024 at 15:51

TenderAmendment

05 Sep 2024 at 09:21

Tender

02 Sep 2024 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is currently in the tender stage for the procurement titled "Guidance for when undertaking noise impact assessments when using explosives in the marine environment". The tender seeks to develop guidance for marine industries in the UK that plan to use explosives, including for clearing unexploded ordnance, in the marine environment. The industry category is Environmental Services (CPV code: 90700000). Key dates include a recently extended bid submission deadline of 16:00 on Monday, 30 September 2024. The contract is scheduled to start on 7 October 2024 and end on 28 February 2025. The budget for this project is £60,000, including VAT, and the procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for SMEs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, acoustic studies, and marine impact assessments. Ideal contenders will likely have expertise in underwater noise risk assessments, sound propagation, and marine biology, specifically pertaining to the impact of explosive noise on marine life. Securing this contract could enhance a company's portfolio, provide financial growth, and establish a role in an essential environmental initiative led by a reputable government-supported entity like JNCC. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the submission requirements, including the conflict of interest form and acceptance of terms and conditions noted in the ITT.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Guidance for when undertaking noise impact assessments when using explosives in the marine environment

Notice Description

To develop and produce guidance for marine industries in the UK that plan to use explosives (including for clearing unexploded ordnance) in the marine environment. This will cover (as a minimum): an introduction with purpose of guidance, when a noise assessment is required and the relevant consenting processes; what is required in terms of describing the activity and characteristics of the sound sources; describing species sensitivities, justifying the use of appropriate source and propagation models, recommending the parameters to be used in noise modelling (e.g. environmental) and sound exposure estimates, auditory injury criteria and metrics, and how best to present the results; as well as the information that should be captured (by the operator) once the activity is underway. To meet the overall aim of this project (Section 2), the objectives are to provide: 1. Review key publications relating to underwater noise risk assessments of explosive noise (e.g. source characterisation, sound propagation, sound exposure modelling and criteria) summarising new findings as well as recommended methods for improving noise risk assessments of the risk of injury to marine mammals and fish from explosive noise 2. Based on the outputs of Objective 1, develop detailed UK guidance for assessing the risk of injury to marine mammals and fish posed by explosive noise. 3. Provide a protocol for sound field verification, that can be employed during the operations to verify the conclusions in the noise risk assessments. This also needs to consider the findings from the review under Objective 1. 4. Discussion of potential further improvements to noise risk assessments that may be possible to implement in explosive use assessments in the short to medium term. Available budget The total value of this project is PS60,000 (GBP) including VAT If interested in this project potential bidders are invited to download the following documents and complete the conflict of interest form and the acceptance form of our terms and conditions attached to the invitation to tender letter (ITT). Additional information: The tender deadline for bid submissions has been extended from 16:00 hours on Monday 23 September 2024 to 16:00 hours on Monday 30 September 2024. **Bid submissions **Please use V2 tender Zip pack, the documents within the zip have been updated to reflect this change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-633c1338-8395-4bc3-ab6f-dcee781445ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f673137-f8fc-48c1-a1e7-3a68cf9ac846
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JNCC SUPPORT CO
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-633c1338-8395-4bc3-ab6f-dcee781445ca-2024-09-24T14:59:11+01:00",
    "date": "2024-09-24T14:59:11+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-633c1338-8395-4bc3-ab6f-dcee781445ca",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "C24-0619-1936",
        "title": "Guidance for when undertaking noise impact assessments when using explosives in the marine environment",
        "description": "To develop and produce guidance for marine industries in the UK that plan to use explosives (including for clearing unexploded ordnance) in the marine environment. This will cover (as a minimum): an introduction with purpose of guidance, when a noise assessment is required and the relevant consenting processes; what is required in terms of describing the activity and characteristics of the sound sources; describing species sensitivities, justifying the use of appropriate source and propagation models, recommending the parameters to be used in noise modelling (e.g. environmental) and sound exposure estimates, auditory injury criteria and metrics, and how best to present the results; as well as the information that should be captured (by the operator) once the activity is underway. To meet the overall aim of this project (Section 2), the objectives are to provide: 1. Review key publications relating to underwater noise risk assessments of explosive noise (e.g. source characterisation, sound propagation, sound exposure modelling and criteria) summarising new findings as well as recommended methods for improving noise risk assessments of the risk of injury to marine mammals and fish from explosive noise 2. Based on the outputs of Objective 1, develop detailed UK guidance for assessing the risk of injury to marine mammals and fish posed by explosive noise. 3. Provide a protocol for sound field verification, that can be employed during the operations to verify the conclusions in the noise risk assessments. This also needs to consider the findings from the review under Objective 1. 4. Discussion of potential further improvements to noise risk assessments that may be possible to implement in explosive use assessments in the short to medium term. Available budget The total value of this project is PS60,000 (GBP) including VAT If interested in this project potential bidders are invited to download the following documents and complete the conflict of interest form and the acceptance form of our terms and conditions attached to the invitation to tender letter (ITT). Additional information: The tender deadline for bid submissions has been extended from 16:00 hours on Monday 23 September 2024 to 16:00 hours on Monday 30 September 2024. **Bid submissions **Please use V2 tender Zip pack, the documents within the zip have been updated to reflect this change.",
        "datePublished": "2024-09-02T17:13:25+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "90700000",
            "description": "Environmental services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "East of England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "East of England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "East of England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "East of England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 60000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-09-30T16:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-10-07T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2025-02-28T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f673137-f8fc-48c1-a1e7-3a68cf9ac846",
                "datePublished": "2024-09-02T17:13:25+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en",
                "dateModified": "2024-09-24T14:59:11+01:00"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f065ecf4-e083-447a-9a1d-ae089fd8213c",
                "format": "application/zip"
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "url": "https://jncc.gov.uk/about-jncc/corporate-information/procurement/"
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cfe3fe4-5621-469a-985d-cff9872456b3",
                "format": "application/zip"
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e384f3d9-ac2d-400a-b5e2-fea084242e84",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            },
            {
                "id": "6",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "v2 questions and answers log",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99fc1083-d300-4d33-9ad2-923c0ccacd18",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            },
            {
                "id": "7",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "V3 Questions and Answers Log",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41cdcace-a96c-4e24-9e1e-dcdf2dbbf768",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/y47K27YN",
            "name": "JNCC SUPPORT CO",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "JNCC SUPPORT CO",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/y47K27YN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2 East Station Road,Fletton Quays",
                "locality": "PETERBOROUGH",
                "postalCode": "PE28YY",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Natalie Romero",
                "email": "natalie.romero@jncc.gov.uk",
                "telephone": "01733 866987"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/y47K27YN",
        "name": "JNCC SUPPORT CO"
    }
}