--- title: "Noise Assessments" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-122961" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-122961" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-122961.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-122961.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-08" --- # Noise Assessments Buyer: WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-122961 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-122961) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-122961.json) ## Summary Wrexham County Borough Council is currently planning a procurement for noise assessments, aimed at ensuring compliance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. The procurement falls under the services category and is located in Wrexham, Wales. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals for available services by Wednesday, 27th July 2022, as part of a market engagement process anticipated to occur in late summer or early autumn. This engagement will focus on identifying competent organisations with expertise in workplace noise control assessment and related services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in noise-control consultancy, occupational health and safety assessments, and environmental monitoring services. Companies with experience in conducting noise exposure surveys and assessments, as well as those able to offer solutions for vibration and hazardous substance exposure, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender can help such businesses to expand their service offerings and establish long-term working relationships with a local authority client. ## Notice Wrexham County Borough Council are conducting market engagement for a competent organisation to assess whether our existing workplace noise control measures are adequate and comply with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (CNWR 2005). It is desirable that the organisation also has competence in monitoring and assessment of occupational exposure to vibration and hazardous substances.We are interested in engaging with organisations who can provide competent persons to carry out assessments of the risks from occupational exposure to noise (CNWR 2005 - Regulation 5), including:1. Identifying if employees are exposed to noise at or above a lower exposure action value, an upper exposure action value, or an exposure limit value, including:a) Observation of specific working practices, existing controls and the type and performance of any hearing protection in use.b) Discussions with relevant members of the workforce.c) Reference to relevant information on the probable levels of noise corresponding to any equipment used in the particular working conditions; andd) if necessary, measurement of the level of noise to which employees are likely to be exposed.2. Where noise exposure surveys are required they should including spot noise measurements and, where appropriate, personal dosimetry to identify average noise levels and, if appropriate, peak noise levels during representative work activities.3. Consideration of the factors set out in Regulation 5(3)4. Specifying recommended improvements and additional controls in an action planServices where assessments will be required include:Environment and Technical Department* Waste and recycling collections (vehicle type, glass collection)* Highways maintence/repairs (breakers, cut-off saws, compactors, drain/gully clearing etc.)* Vehicle / plant maintenance workshops (vehicles, pneumatic tools etc.)* Grounds maintenance (mowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, chains saws etc.)* Cemeteries and Crematorium (excavators and grounds maintenance equipment)Housing Department* Responsive repairs (various construction trades)* Voids (refurbishments)* Housing Estate caretakers (grounds maintenance, minor repairs)Social Care Department* Community Living Service (vocalisations by service users)Schools* Design and Technology Workshops (woodworking and engineering equipment)It is desirable that the organisation is able to carry out similar assessments for exposure to vibration and hazardous substancesWrexham County Borough Council request that Suppliers who register an interest submit proposals of available services to support Market Engagement. It is requested that any submissions are received by Wednesday 27th July 2022. Wrexham County Borough Council are intending to undertake Market Engagement late Summer/early Autumn (subject to change).NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=122961. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=122961 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 8 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WREXHAM | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL11 1AR | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham | | Local authority | Wrexham | | Electoral ward | Grosvenor | | Westminster constituency | Wrexham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 8 Jul 2022 at 15:41 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=122961 ## Notice URLs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=122961 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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