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Expert Witness - Noise Consultant

HS2

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14 Feb 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

HS2 Ltd, located in Birmingham, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Expert Witness - Noise Consultant" within the services industry category under the CPV classification code 71319000. The procurement cycle has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Southdowns Environmental Consultants Ltd. The procurement method was classified as "Other - Below threshold exemption." The contract commenced on 3rd February 2025 and will end on 2nd August 2026, spanning a maximum period of 18 months. It encompasses various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 27th January 2025 and the award notice publication on 14th February 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for service-based companies specialising in environmental consultancy and expert witness services related to noise. Companies like Southdowns Environmental Consultants Ltd, which focus on niche environmental services, stand to benefit significantly. The procurement expressly welcomes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), reflecting HS2 Ltd's commitment to inclusive business practices. SMEs skilled in environmental consulting for large scale infrastructure projects are well-suited to compete for such contracts, further enhancing their portfolios and market reputation through public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Expert Witness - Noise Consultant

Notice Description

HS2 Ltd have appointed the services of the Supplier to provide Expert Witness - Noise Consultancy services. The Contract has been placed for a maximum period of 18 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7acc9e1e-ecdd-4185-b491-f3924b528fbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c41570a-a6cd-4f11-b473-f8ad0e158442
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Below threshold exemption
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71319000 - Expert witness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHDOWNS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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