Tender

Reducing Noise from Offshore Wind Piling: A Pilot

DEFRA

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Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has initiated a procurement process for the project titled "Reducing Noise from Offshore Wind Piling: A Pilot". This project falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code 73000000). The process is at the tender stage, with the procurement documents available since 13 December 2024. The tender period concludes on 13 January 2025, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 8 February 2025 and end on 31 August 2028. The project location is in London, specifically within postcode SW1P 4DF, UK, and it follows an open procedure (above threshold), inviting unrestricted and full direct access to the procurement documents.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in marine environmental protection, particularly those engaged in mitigating underwater noise pollution. SMEs and VCSEs are specifically encouraged to participate, making it an appealing prospect for small and voluntary sector enterprises with expertise in environmental research and consultancy. The contract aims to address critical issues related to marine life conservation, thereby offering companies the chance to contribute to impactful environmental initiatives while potentially expanding their business through a high-profile government project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reducing Noise from Offshore Wind Piling: A Pilot

Notice Description

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. Underwater noise is increasing in the marine environment. A key area of concern is impulsive noise which can be generated from a range of activities including piling during the installation of offshore wind turbine foundations. Without mitigation, mid-frequency sound, such as from impact piling, has been shown to cause permanent hearing loss, tissue damage and lethal injury to marine mammals. The sound can also result in disturbance effects, such as disruption of foraging and potential impacts to breeding, communication and navigation. This can be potentially more harmful at the population level as it can impact a larger number of marine mammals. Fish have also been shown to have lethal and sub-lethal effects from impulsive sounds. It is thought that piling can also cause physiological impacts to eggs and larvae as these life stages contain air sacs. Other impacts such as poor body condition post hatching could occur, in addition to behavioural impacts that can affect the population level. For example, if piling activity is to take place close to a known spawning bed or ground for herring during the key spawning period, the behaviour of the spawning herring could potentially be disturbed, leading to spawning taking place in less suitable locations, or not at all. Mackerel have demonstrated changes in their shoaling behaviour when exposed to piling noise and Atlantic cod have been shown to have delayed migrations to spawning grounds when exposed to pile driving noise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e2eef0-1777-4931-ba64-2221552ab159
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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