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title: "Cardiovascular and Metabolic Impacts from Environmental Noise Exposure"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b53a"
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# Cardiovascular and Metabolic Impacts from Environmental Noise Exposure

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b53a

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal, a Ministry, has recently completed a procurement process for the research and development services related to cardiovascular and metabolic impacts from environmental noise exposure. The project, titled "Cardiovascular and Metabolic Impacts from Environmental Noise Exposure," falls under the services classification and was completed in London, UK. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contracting authority initiated the tender, and the award has been made to the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) based in the Netherlands. The contract, worth £211,590.68 GBP, was signed on February 20, 2023.

This tender for research and development services related to environmental noise exposure presents business growth opportunities for organisations specializing in research and consultancy services. The tender specifically focuses on evaluating the impacts of transport noise sources on cardiovascular and metabolic health. Businesses with expertise in public health research and data analysis would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage has now advanced to the award phase, with the contract awarded to RIVM due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. Interested businesses should review the detailed requirements and prepare to demonstrate their capabilities in providing the required services.

## Notice

UK Ministers have committed to reviewing evidence relating to environmental noise exposure and associated costs, in light of the publication of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Environmental Noise Guidelines in 2018. 
The Defra-led Interdepartmental Group on Costs and Benefits (IGCB) is a group of government analysts that provides analysis and advice relating to the quantification and valuation of local environmental impacts. The Noise subject group IGCB(N) has been asked to prepare written guidance on the evidence base to determine whether updates to their previous recommendations are advisable. The outputs from this study will inform the guidance.
This Research and Development Contract will identify and review the latest evidence and provide meta-analyses, where deemed appropriate to inform the review. Specifically, this project focuses on cardiovascular and metabolic impacts from transport noise sources.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Ministers have committed to reviewing evidence relating to environmental noise exposure and associated costs, in light of the publication of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Environmental Noise Guidelines in 2018. 
The Defra-led Interdepartmental Group on Costs and Benefits (IGCB) is a group of government analysts that provides analysis and advice relating to the quantification and valuation of local environmental impacts. The Noise subject group IGCB(N) has been asked to prepare written guidance on the evidence base to determine whether updates to their previous recommendations are advisable. The outputs from this study will inform the guidance.
This Research and Development Contract will identify and review the latest evidence and provide meta-analyses, where deemed appropriate to inform the review. Specifically, this project focuses on cardiovascular and metabolic impacts from transport noise sources.

### Procurement Information

This requirement is a Single Tender Action as classified under Regulation 32, 2 b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) because competition is absent for technical reasons and there is no reasonable alternative or substitute for the expertise, we are procuring from RIVM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008386-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £211,590 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (RIVM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2023 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008386-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

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