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A Noise Limit for Offshore Wind Pile Driving: Feasibility Assess & Pilot Program

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

09 Nov 2023 at 12:29

Tender

08 Nov 2023 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently awarded a contract for a project titled "A Noise Limit for Offshore Wind Pile Driving: Feasibility Assess & Pilot Program" in the services category. This project, which falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services classification, aims to test the feasibility of establishing a piling noise standard in English and Welsh waters. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract was awarded to Seiche Ltd for a total value of £125,617.75. The contract was signed on 31st August 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the noise control services industry to engage with Defra in pioneering environmentally significant projects. Companies specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those focusing on offshore wind environmental standards, could benefit from participating in this project. The active status of the tender indicates an ongoing chance for businesses to collaborate with Defra and contribute to vital marine conservation efforts in English and Welsh waters.

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Notice Title

A Noise Limit for Offshore Wind Pile Driving: Feasibility Assess & Pilot Program

Notice Description

A Noise Limit for Offshore Wind Pile Driving: Feasibility Assessment & Pilot Programme Design

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this project is to test the feasibility of introducing a piling noise standard in English and Welsh waters, and to deliver a rigorous scientific design for the piling noise standard trials.

Defra is designing a piling noise standard as part of a suite of offshore wind environmental standards (OWES), as committed to in the British Energy Security Strategy (BESS, April 2022).

Recognising the impact that the loud, impulsive noise from offshore wind pile driving can have on a range of marine species, particularly harbour porpoise, it is expected that the standard would reduce piling noise to a set decibel limit.

The exact threshold value of the decibel limit for piling is yet to be determined, and work is needed to determine what threshold value is achievable in English and Welsh waters. The standard will need to be tested in a trial setting prior to full implementation to ensure that it is functional and the technology available can lead to decibel limit being met.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0416c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033175-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

90742100 - Noise control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£126,617 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,617 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2023 - 2 May 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Defra Group Commercial
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

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

SEICHE

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