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title: "Expert Witness - Noise Consultant"
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# Expert Witness - Noise Consultant

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7acc9e1e-ecdd-4185-b491-f3924b528fbb

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## Summary

HS2 Ltd, located in Birmingham, England, has completed a procurement process titled "Expert Witness - Noise Consultant" within the services industry category under the CPV classification code 71319000. The procurement cycle has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Southdowns Environmental Consultants Ltd. The procurement method was classified as "Other - Below threshold exemption." The contract commenced on 3rd February 2025 and will end on 2nd August 2026, spanning a maximum period of 18 months. It encompasses various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 27th January 2025 and the award notice publication on 14th February 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for service-based companies specialising in environmental consultancy and expert witness services related to noise. Companies like Southdowns Environmental Consultants Ltd, which focus on niche environmental services, stand to benefit significantly. The procurement expressly welcomes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), reflecting HS2 Ltd's commitment to inclusive business practices. SMEs skilled in environmental consulting for large scale infrastructure projects are well-suited to compete for such contracts, further enhancing their portfolios and market reputation through public sector engagements.

## Notice

HS2 Ltd have appointed the services of the Supplier to provide Expert Witness - Noise Consultancy services. The Contract has been placed for a maximum period of 18 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c41570a-a6cd-4f11-b473-f8ad0e158442 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Below threshold exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHDOWNS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71319000 - Expert witness services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c41570a-a6cd-4f11-b473-f8ad0e158442

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c41570a-a6cd-4f11-b473-f8ad0e158442
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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