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Reducing Noise from Offshore Wind Piling: A Pilot

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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09 Jun 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Reducing Noise from Offshore Wind Piling: A Pilot" was managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The contract, valued at £1,574,364.50, falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy. Covering various global locations including the UK and Europe, the project emphasizes services as its main procurement category. The process employed an open procedure method above the threshold, and the award was concluded on 23rd May 2025, with Seiche Ltd being declared the supplier. The contract period spans from 10th February 2025 to 9th February 2029, inviting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but not voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, research, and development, particularly those specialising in marine technology and noise reduction solutions. Companies with the capability to innovate within the specified service area will find this project vital for expanding their portfolio. With the open procurement method, the tender was accessible, thus encouraging competitiveness and offering a growth platform for SMEs adept in technological advancements related to offshore wind energy infrastructures.

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Notice Title

Reducing Noise from Offshore Wind Piling: A Pilot

Notice Description

Reducing Noise from Offshore Wind Piling: A Pilot

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9aea210e-0a92-4c09-a127-688886f79dfb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0174f7e5-36bd-42db-a3af-90b49eb0351b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,574,364 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,574,364 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2029 4-5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
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
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

SEICHE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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