--- title: "Request for Information - Event Noise Monitoring Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a157" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a157" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a157.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a157.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Request for Information - Event Noise Monitoring Services Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a157 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a157) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a157.json) ## Summary The North Yorkshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking to engage qualified noise consultants for Event Noise Monitoring Services at Scarborough Open Air Theatre. This initiative aims to prevent public nuisance and safeguard noise-sensitive receptors during amplified music events. The anticipated start of the contract is 1st April 2027, with the potential to extend until 31st March 2033. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting noise pollution management, with a maximum yearly event capacity of 30. Interested parties have until 12th June 2026 for initial engagement, as per the preliminary market engagement notice. This tender represents significant opportunities for qualified noise consultancy firms, particularly those familiar with noise pollution monitoring and control. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. Businesses with expertise in on-site noise monitoring, sound propagation testing, and providing comprehensive noise management plans will find this procurement attractive. Companies equipped with noise-measuring equipment and experience in conducting pre-event and post-event surveys will also be well-suited to compete for this contract, providing ample prospects for expanding service portfolios and enhancing market reputation. ## Notice The Council is looking to procure Event Noise Monitoring Services. This service will be carried out by qualified and experienced noise consultants at Scarborough open Air Theatre. Noise monitoring is a mandatory planning and premises licence condition for amplified music events at the venue and is required to ensure events are delivered in a manner that prevents public nuisance and protects nearby noise sensitive receptors. The appointed Noise Consultant shall provide a comprehensive, end to end noise monitoring and management service for all qualifying events held at Scarborough open Air Theatre. The requirements of the Venue on show day will be for two fully qualified Noise Monitoring Staff, one will be positioned next to the Front of House Sound Desk at all times, and the other will monitor outside the Venue from the key identified monitoring points in accordance with Planning and Licensing requirements. The service shall encompass the full lifecycle of each event. There is a maximum of 30 music events permitted per calendar year, these numbers vary, the contract will not guarantee volume of work. The following figures are for indicative purposes only; * 2025 season delivered 18 events * 2026 season delivered 28 events The successful provider will carry out, but may not be limited to, the following; * Pre-event Surveys and Planning * On-Site Noise Monitoring and control * Background Noise Surveys * Sound Propagation Testing * Event Day Monitoring * Provide a Noise Management Plan * Provide Pose-Event Noise Reports. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105771&TID=100110894&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047925-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £137,940 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHALLERTON | | Post town | Darlington | | Postcode | DL7 8AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire | | Local authority | North Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Romanby | | Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton | | Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 38434300 - Noise-measuring equipment - 71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services - 90742000 - Services related to noise pollution - 90742100 - Noise control services - 90742300 - Noise pollution monitoring services - 90742400 - Noise pollution advisory services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 13:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047925-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047925-2026 22nd May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105771&TID=100110894&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.northyorks.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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