--- title: "PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE HS2 Phase One and 2a Acoustic Consultants" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046a13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046a13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046a13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046a13.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2024-05-23" --- # PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE HS2 Phase One and 2a Acoustic Consultants Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046a13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-046a13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-046a13.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued a planning tender titled "PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE HS2 Phase One and 2a Acoustic Consultants" for noise-control consultancy services. The procurement is for advice and support related to noise appeals under the High Speed Rail Acts. The tender value is £120,000 GBP, and interested parties can express their interest through the e-sourcing portal Jaggaer. This tender presents an opportunity for companies specialised in noise-control consultancy services to provide independent advice and support for noise appeals under the HS2 project. Businesses in the construction noise industry would be well-suited to compete for this tender, which aims to assist High Speed Two Ltd (HS2 Ltd) in handling noise appeals and engaging with local authorities effectively. ## Notice The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking an external supplier for the provision of advice and support in relation to the determination of noise appeals under Schedule 27 to the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Act 2017 and Schedule 26 to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) Act 2021. These appeals, should they occur, would be between High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd (HS2 Ltd), which is the nominated undertaker for the HS2 project, and relevant local authorities. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The DfT is seeking an acoustic consultancy service which is specialised in construction noise to provide timely, high quality and specialist independent advice and support on a call-off basis in relation to the determination of any noise appeals which might occur under Schedule 27 to the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Act 2017 and (if applicable) Schedule 26 to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) Act 2021. The work of the acoustic consultant is expected to include (but is not limited to): Investigation of the decision of the local authority as to whether the refusal to give consent, imposition of conditions on approval, or serving of a notice are appropriate; and Preparing a report for Secretaries of State outlining the conclusions of investigation and presenting them with a recommendation. The acoustic consultant will be required to work to all of the following key deliverables: Reading the appeal and associated information provided by the parties; Attending site visits, as appropriate; Gathering and obtaining supporting information (e.g. through modelling or monitoring) as required to reach an informed conclusion; Writing a report outlining conclusions and recommendation; Attending meetings with DfT/Defra officials as required; Answering queries raised by DfT/Defra officials and/or the Secretaries of State, as required; Updating DfT on progress with the investigation on a weekly basis (or as required); and Informing DfT of any new risks, and providing an explanation of how any existing risks are being managed, on a weekly basis (or as required). Please express your interest through the e-sourcing portal Jaggaer. You can access Jaggaer through this link https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016356-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DR | | 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 | Vincent Square | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 23 May 2024 at 14:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016356-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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