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Noise and Statutory Nuisance - Ad-hoc Technical Support

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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17 Dec 2024 at 16:08

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15 Jul 2024 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract titled "Noise and Statutory Nuisance – Ad-hoc Technical Support" under the industry category of noise-control consultancy services (CPV code: 71313100). This contract has been procured through an open procedure and focuses on providing specialist technical input for Defra's Noise and Statutory Nuisance Policy and Evidence Teams. The contract was awarded on 17th December 2024 and will commence on 6th January 2025, running for an initial term of four years with an option to extend for up to three further years. The contract's total value is £1,750,000, and the location of delivery is within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support and consultancy in areas such as road and rail traffic noise, aviation, light, odour, smoke, and environmental vibration. SMEs and other firms with expertise in noise consultancy, artificial light engineering, and related environmental nuisances would be well-suited for competition, given the broad scope of the required services. Furthermore, the contract allows for subcontracting, providing additional opportunities for smaller firms to participate in specific areas of expertise. This tender not only offers potential financial gains but also the chance to contribute to the improvement of national environmental policies and practices.

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Notice Title

Noise and Statutory Nuisance - Ad-hoc Technical Support

Notice Description

This is the re-procurement of Defra's contractual arrangement for the provision of ad hoc timely, high quality, specialist technical input to the Authority's Noise and Statutory Nuisance Policy and Evidence Teams.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The re-procurement of the provision of ad hoc timely, high quality, specialist technical input to the Authority's Noise and Statutory Nuisance Policy and Evidence Teams. There are no guarantees of any minimum level of work over the contract duration. Tasks under the contract will be confirmed on an ad hoc basis through Work Orders.

The scope of requirement covers technical and legislative information, analysis, research, policy-attuned appraisal and advice, modelling, information about practical implementation of policies and procedures, economic appraisal or any other related support on noise and vibration, all statutory nuisances, artificial light pollution and policy areas with significant synergies, e.g. air quality.

Essential areas of expertise the Contractor (and/or their supply chain) will possess include road and rail traffic and aviation, light, odour, and smoke.

Other areas of expertise the Contractor (and/or their supply chain) will possess are environmental vibration, air source heat pump noise, low frequency noise,
insects, and dust, among others.

The initial contract term will be four (4) years commencing on 06/01/2025, to 05/01/2029 with an option to extend for up to a further three (3) years in twelve (12) months, to 05/01/2032.

Options: Option to extend up to a further thirty-six (36) months resulting in contract expiry date of 05/01/32 if enacted

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047d84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040660-2024
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services

71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings

71356300 - Technical support services

90742400 - Noise pollution advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Likely to be seven months before the extension term expires which is 20/06/31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Additional Buyers

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

Contact Name
Olubunmi Akinmade
Contact Email
olubunmi.akinmade@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

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

ACCON

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