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title: "Assessing Industrial Noise inside Dwellings"
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# Assessing Industrial Noise inside Dwellings

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33ef7866-cf2a-4f17-a54f-24227b99f655

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Assessing Industrial Noise inside Dwellings" was awarded to Atkins Limited. The buying organisation, Defra, based in Bristol, UK, initiated this tender for research and development consultancy services in the industry category of noise assessment. The procurement method employed was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 13th January 2023, with a contract period starting on 18th January 2023 and ending on 30th August 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth particularly for companies specialising in research and development consultancy services focusing on noise assessment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are suitable for this tender. By tackling the method for assessing industrial noise impact on internal residential spaces, this project aims to support better land use planning and potentially increase housing availability by utilising brownfield sites effectively.

## Notice

Introduction and Project Aim The standard BS 4142:2014+A1:2019 "Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound" (BS 4142) provides the most suitable method for assessing the impact of industrial noise external to residential receptors. BS 4142 considers the prevailing acoustic background and character of the industrial noise. There is no equivalent method for assessing the impact of industrial noise on internal dwelling areas. The absolute sound levels presented in existing noise standards relating to internal spaces may not adequately assess the relative and contextual impact of industrial noise which can be a local dominating source, often with tonal and/or impulsive characteristics. This specification aims to investigate a method for assessing the noise impact of industrial sounds on internal rooms within residential dwellings, considering both the internal background sound level, and the sound level and character of the industrial noise entering the dwelling. The development of such a method could lead to better use of brownfield sites and reduce conflict in planning applications, and so provide additional housing. No method testing is envisaged at this stage as this is purely an exploratory exercise. Piloting, if any viable methods are identified, may be covered at a later stage in future projects, if deemed appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeef7d03-21cf-43aa-975f-3a4a3a43c6d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2023 - 30 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,540 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,540 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2023 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeef7d03-21cf-43aa-975f-3a4a3a43c6d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeef7d03-21cf-43aa-975f-3a4a3a43c6d5
  29th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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