--- title: "Technical Assessment of the Changes to the Outdoor Noise Directive" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52edf458-b064-4427-bb79-898f887c0766" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52edf458-b064-4427-bb79-898f887c0766" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52edf458-b064-4427-bb79-898f887c0766.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52edf458-b064-4427-bb79-898f887c0766.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE" published: "2024-11-12" --- # Technical Assessment of the Changes to the Outdoor Noise Directive Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52edf458-b064-4427-bb79-898f887c0766 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-52edf458-b064-4427-bb79-898f887c0766) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-52edf458-b064-4427-bb79-898f887c0766.json) ## Summary The Department for International Trade (DIT) has recently awarded a contract to the University of Salford for a technical assessment of the changes to the Outdoor Noise Directive. This project, valued at £22,000, falls under the Noise-control consultancy services industry category and aims to assess the EU's changes and their impact on manufacturers of outdoor equipment, particularly under the Windsor Framework Agreement. The procurement process followed an open procedure below the threshold and concluded with the awarding stage on 17th October 2024. The project commenced on 21st October 2024 and is expected to be completed by 13th December 2024, covering UK and several overseas territories. The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in acoustics and noise-control consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with technical expertise in this niche field are particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. By engaging in such projects, businesses can establish or strengthen their reputation in providing specialist advice on regulatory changes and compliance, positioning themselves as valuable partners in shaping future policy-making and regulatory frameworks within both the UK and EU contexts. ## Notice The Department for Business and Trade is seeking to commission a project to an organisation with expert knowledge in acoustics with a focus on the noise by equipment for use outdoors. We are seeking expert advice in assessing the changes that the EU has made to Annex III of the Outdoor Noise Directive and the impact that these changes may have on manufacturers of equipment in scope of the Directive. We are seeking this information as, under the Windsor Framework Agreement between the UK Government and the EU, the UK Government must implement these changes in Northern Ireland. The information will be beneficial in future policy making more widely too. We require the organisation to produce us with a report containing the following information, once they have completed their analysis: - A high-level summary of what the changes actually are/what they mean which can be easily understood by an audience without knowledge of the technical or scientific detail; - A more in-depth analysis of the differences between the Annex III in the original Directive and the new Annex III; - Assessment of the potential impacts that these changes might have on manufacturers of outdoor equipment in scope; - Any additional insights into the affected sector. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/894d316f-d20c-4cc0-a3c8-4ffb11a2d009 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 13 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £22,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2DY | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Nov 2024 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/894d316f-d20c-4cc0-a3c8-4ffb11a2d009 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/894d316f-d20c-4cc0-a3c8-4ffb11a2d009 12th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/052fe1bf-fd66-4e4e-ac52-9220419fedac Redacted contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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