Award

Noise Modelling System

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

24 Mar 2025 at 16:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the awarding stage for their Noise Modelling System (NMS) project, classified under the Environmental services category (CPV: 90700000). The contract, worth GBP 1,893,475, was awarded to Noise Consultants Limited and covers areas such as hosting, supporting and managing the NMS, provisions for handover, pilot testing, R&D dataset provision, and preparation for the 2025 Round 5 noise mapping. The procurement was a direct single tender action under a below-threshold framework, with the contracting period starting from 17 March 2025 and ending on 6 April 2026. Key locations for this project include the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international regions.

This contract presents excellent business growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental services, cloud services, data management, and software licensing. Companies with expertise in these areas who can offer robust hosting and supporting capabilities, as well as those experienced in government compliance and legal requirements for environmental mapping, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Active participation in such contracts can lead to long-term relationships with Defra and other governmental bodies, contributing to business expansion and credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Noise Modelling System

Notice Description

The Defra Noise Modelling System (NMS) has been designed, built, hosted and managed under a single-supplier framework. This contract overs five main areas: 1. Hosting, supporting and managing the NMS, including data and software licensing, cloud services, backups, security patching, etc. 2. Handover provision, to ensure a seamless continuous provision of service with a new provider. 3. Pilot - the NMS is to be piloted with a number of users before the full launch that has been agreed by Ministers 4. Provision of datasets (accompanied by appropriate documentation and coding) to allow Defra to carry out R&D activities 5. Preparation for Round 5 mapping - Defra has a legal requirement to deliver noise maps across the country in 5 yearly intervals, known as rounds. Preparation for Round 5 must commence in 2025 to have any chance of meeting the legal deadline for delivering these maps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3b911c1-4a03-4006-87b8-8c572bce3c82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01514578-9174-4f2d-b917-11c71cb47c8e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,893,475 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,893,475 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 6 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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
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

NOISE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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