Planning

Request for Information - Event Noise Monitoring Services

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking to engage qualified noise consultants for Event Noise Monitoring Services at Scarborough Open Air Theatre. This initiative aims to prevent public nuisance and safeguard noise-sensitive receptors during amplified music events. The anticipated start of the contract is 1st April 2027, with the potential to extend until 31st March 2033. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting noise pollution management, with a maximum yearly event capacity of 30. Interested parties have until 12th June 2026 for initial engagement, as per the preliminary market engagement notice.

This tender represents significant opportunities for qualified noise consultancy firms, particularly those familiar with noise pollution monitoring and control. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. Businesses with expertise in on-site noise monitoring, sound propagation testing, and providing comprehensive noise management plans will find this procurement attractive. Companies equipped with noise-measuring equipment and experience in conducting pre-event and post-event surveys will also be well-suited to compete for this contract, providing ample prospects for expanding service portfolios and enhancing market reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Event Noise Monitoring Services

Notice Description

The Council is looking to procure Event Noise Monitoring Services. This service will be carried out by qualified and experienced noise consultants at Scarborough open Air Theatre. Noise monitoring is a mandatory planning and premises licence condition for amplified music events at the venue and is required to ensure events are delivered in a manner that prevents public nuisance and protects nearby noise sensitive receptors. The appointed Noise Consultant shall provide a comprehensive, end to end noise monitoring and management service for all qualifying events held at Scarborough open Air Theatre. The requirements of the Venue on show day will be for two fully qualified Noise Monitoring Staff, one will be positioned next to the Front of House Sound Desk at all times, and the other will monitor outside the Venue from the key identified monitoring points in accordance with Planning and Licensing requirements. The service shall encompass the full lifecycle of each event. There is a maximum of 30 music events permitted per calendar year, these numbers vary, the contract will not guarantee volume of work. The following figures are for indicative purposes only; * 2025 season delivered 18 events * 2026 season delivered 28 events The successful provider will carry out, but may not be limited to, the following; * Pre-event Surveys and Planning * On-Site Noise Monitoring and control * Background Noise Surveys * Sound Propagation Testing * Event Day Monitoring * Provide a Noise Management Plan * Provide Pose-Event Noise Reports.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105771&TID=100110894&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a157
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047925-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

38434300 - Noise-measuring equipment

71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services

90742000 - Services related to noise pollution

90742100 - Noise control services

90742300 - Noise pollution monitoring services

90742400 - Noise pollution advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,940 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Nov 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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