Planning

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE HS2 Phase One and 2a Acoustic Consultants

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

23 May 2024 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued a planning tender titled "PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE HS2 Phase One and 2a Acoustic Consultants" for noise-control consultancy services. The procurement is for advice and support related to noise appeals under the High Speed Rail Acts. The tender value is £120,000 GBP, and interested parties can express their interest through the e-sourcing portal Jaggaer.

This tender presents an opportunity for companies specialised in noise-control consultancy services to provide independent advice and support for noise appeals under the HS2 project. Businesses in the construction noise industry would be well-suited to compete for this tender, which aims to assist High Speed Two Ltd (HS2 Ltd) in handling noise appeals and engaging with local authorities effectively.

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Notice Title

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE HS2 Phase One and 2a Acoustic Consultants

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking an external supplier for the provision of advice and support in relation to the determination of noise appeals under Schedule 27 to the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Act 2017 and Schedule 26 to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) Act 2021. These appeals, should they occur, would be between High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd (HS2 Ltd), which is the nominated undertaker for the HS2 project, and relevant local authorities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The DfT is seeking an acoustic consultancy service which is specialised in construction noise to provide timely, high quality and specialist independent advice and support on a call-off basis in relation to the determination of any noise appeals which might occur under Schedule 27 to the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Act 2017 and (if applicable) Schedule 26 to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) Act 2021. The work of the acoustic consultant is expected to include (but is not limited to): Investigation of the decision of the local authority as to whether the refusal to give consent, imposition of conditions on approval, or serving of a notice are appropriate; and Preparing a report for Secretaries of State outlining the conclusions of investigation and presenting them with a recommendation. The acoustic consultant will be required to work to all of the following key deliverables: Reading the appeal and associated information provided by the parties; Attending site visits, as appropriate; Gathering and obtaining supporting information (e.g. through modelling or monitoring) as required to reach an informed conclusion; Writing a report outlining conclusions and recommendation; Attending meetings with DfT/Defra officials as required; Answering queries raised by DfT/Defra officials and/or the Secretaries of State, as required; Updating DfT on progress with the investigation on a weekly basis (or as required); and Informing DfT of any new risks, and providing an explanation of how any existing risks are being managed, on a weekly basis (or as required). Please express your interest through the e-sourcing portal Jaggaer. You can access Jaggaer through this link https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046a13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016356-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gcdcrmrail@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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