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RDE758 - BS4142 Distance Corrections for Features - App Feasibility Study

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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16 May 2025 at 13:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "RDE758 - BS4142 Distance Corrections for Features - App Feasibility Study" involves the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) as the buying organisation. This service falls under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services," identified by the CPV code 73200000. The primary contract period spans from 2 April 2024 to 31 August 2025. The process was conducted through a selective procurement method and is now in the "award" stage, with WSP UK Ltd being the supplier awarded the contract valued at £111,299.76. The project has a broad geographical delivery scope, including the United Kingdom and various international locations such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy. Companies with a specific focus on sound character assessment methods, especially those incorporating both subjective and objective measures as per the BS 4142 standard, would find this contract particularly beneficial. Although the process is currently completed, the framework from which this tender was called off may continue to offer similar opportunities that could be lucrative for businesses equipped to provide niche consultancy services to government departments. As the successful bidder, WSP UK Ltd is well-suited due to its experience and capacity to deliver specified consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE758 - BS4142 Distance Corrections for Features - App Feasibility Study

Notice Description

RDE758 sub lot 3.5 An earlier study was undertaken for Defra by WSP, the University of Salford and ANV, which concluded that there may be a need for more objective methods for estimating character corrections at the planning stage when following the guidance in BS 4142: 2014+A1: 2019 Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound. To address this need, the study concluded future research should focus on developing new assessment methods that incorporate both subjective and objective measures of sound character. Contract awarded by Defra

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf7e3071-402d-4347-b89c-5ee17724afe7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/634fd958-a8e9-49b8-9a59-36cd4fd39e39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,299 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,299 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 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 3JR
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

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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