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title: "Reducing Noise from Offshore Wind Piling: A Pilot"
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# Reducing Noise from Offshore Wind Piling: A Pilot

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0127135e-6638-4870-85cd-b1a7deb9c72e

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## Summary

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has initiated a tender for a project titled "Reducing Noise from Offshore Wind Piling: A Pilot," which falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). This procurement process, which is currently in the tender stage, follows an open procedure (above threshold). The tender was published on 25th November 2024, and the deadline for submissions is 5th January 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd February 2025 to 2nd February 2029. The project will be conducted in London, United Kingdom, at the postal code SW1P 4DF. The estimated contract value ranges between GBP 1,300,000 and GBP 1,575,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy and offshore wind energy sectors. Companies specialising in noise reduction technologies, environmental research, and development services will find this project particularly relevant. Given the substantial budget and extended contract period, it is an excellent chance for businesses to grow their portfolio by contributing to impactful environmental standards for offshore wind piling. While the tender is not specifically targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, large and established firms with the necessary expertise and resources are well-positioned to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

Defra Offshore Wind Environmental Standards Pilot - Noise Limit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e462f5a4-eac7-49b9-a506-598beb5c2604 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,575,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e462f5a4-eac7-49b9-a506-598beb5c2604
- 25 Nov 2024 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e291b7-3bb0-417f-b9d3-be81084d43d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e462f5a4-eac7-49b9-a506-598beb5c2604
  26th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e291b7-3bb0-417f-b9d3-be81084d43d1
  25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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