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Analysis into cost of additional underwater noise mitigation during offshore wind farm construction

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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24 Feb 2022 at 17:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, focuses on an analysis of the costs associated with additional underwater noise mitigation during the construction of offshore wind farms. This open tender, categorised under environmental engineering consultancy services, was announced on 24th February 2022 and relates to projects aimed at achieving the UK government’s target of 40GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. The tender period concluded on 24th January 2022, with a contract value of £30,000 set to start on 9th February 2022 and running until 31st March 2022. The relevant delivery address is located in London, SW1H 0ET. This project requires insights into managing and mitigating noise impacts on marine life due to offshore construction activities.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in environmental engineering, consultancy services, and marine mammal protection. Firms with expertise in noise mitigation techniques, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), will find themselves well-placed to compete for this project. As the demand for sustainable and environmentally responsible offshore construction grows in line with government targets, engaging in such tenders could aid in expanding business activities and nurturing new partnerships in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Analysis into cost of additional underwater noise mitigation during offshore wind farm construction

Notice Description

Increases in offshore wind development are needed to meet the government's target of 40GW by 2030, however construction of these developments has the potential to harm the marine environment. Marine mammals are sensitive to this noise, which has the potential to kill, injure or disturb without appropriate mitigation. A key area of concern is impulsive noise, primarily generated when installing turbine foundations. Developers are already required (as part of the consent process) to implement marine mammal mitigation when undertaking these activities, however, it is anticipated that additional mitigation will be needed in the future to reflect increases in the size of turbine generators and their associated foundations; and to manage in-combination effects, which are a major concern given the number of developments required over the next ten years. Defra and BEIS are working together to investigate how additional noise mitigation could be used to substantially decrease the amount of underwater noise produced during offshore wind farm construction, and whether the requirement for mitigation should be mandatory. This proposed project is aligned with a Defra project. The Defra project will review existing regulatory processes for offshore wind and consider how piling can be managed and mitigated. It will also summarise available noise reduction options and consider what mitigation may be needed in the future. The BEIS project will review the cost implications of this additional mitigation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1b0b573-ba65-4687-9915-81463c87cda7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0447d9d-8fcf-4212-92f0-37220eccfa8e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

NIRAS GROUP (UK

Further Information

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