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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Defra Network eTendering Portal

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

Contact

Olubunmi Akinmade

Email

olubunmi.akinmade [at] defra.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

Buyer's address

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

I.5) Main activity

Environment

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Noise and Statutory Nuisance – Ad-hoc Technical Support

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 71356300 - Technical support services

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Defra is seeking to re-procure its contractual arrangement for the provision of ad hoc timely, high quality, specialist technical input to the Authority’s Noise and Statutory Nuisance Policy and Evidence Teams. There are no guarantees of any minimum level of work over the contract duration. Tasks under the contract will be confirmed on an ad hoc basis through Work Orders.

The scope of requirement covers technical and legislative information, analysis, research, policy-attuned appraisal and advice, modelling, information about practical implementation of policies and procedures, economic appraisal or any other related support on noise and vibration, all statutory nuisances, artificial light pollution and policy areas with significant synergies, e.g. air quality.

Essential areas of expertise the Contractor (and/or their supply chain) will possess include road and rail traffic and aviation, light, odour, and smoke.

Other areas of expertise the Contractor (and/or their supply chain) will possess are environmental vibration, air source heat pump noise, low frequency noise,
insects, and dust, among others.

The initial contract term will be four (4) years with an option to extend for up to a further three (3) years in twelve (12) months.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,750,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services
• 71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings
• 90742400 - Noise pollution advisory services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UK - United Kingdom

Main site or place of performance

U.K.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Defra is seeking to re-procure its contractual arrangement for the provision of ad hoc timely, high quality, specialist technical input to the Authority’s Noise and Statutory Nuisance Policy and Evidence Teams. There are no guarantees of any minimum level of work over the contract duration. Tasks under the contract will be confirmed on an ad hoc basis through Work Orders.

The scope of requirement covers technical and legislative information, analysis, research, policy-attuned appraisal and advice, modelling, information about practical implementation of policies and procedures, economic appraisal or any other related support on noise and vibration, all statutory nuisances, artificial light pollution and policy areas with significant synergies, e.g. air quality.

Essential areas of expertise the Contractor (and/or their supply chain) will possess include road and rail traffic and aviation, light, odour, and smoke.

Other areas of expertise the Contractor (and/or their supply chain) will possess are environmental vibration, air source heat pump noise, low frequency noise,
insects, and dust, among others.

The initial contract term will be four (4) years with an option to extend for up to a further three (3) years in twelve (12) months.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60

Price - Weighting: 30

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,750,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

20 December 2024

End date

19 December 2028

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

May be extended for additional periods up to a maximum period of three (3) years bringing the total contract period to seven (7) years

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal.

If you need technical help with the Atamis system, either when registering, or when completing a tender, please contact the Atamis support team e-mail Support [at] Atamis.co.uk or phone Tel: 029 2279 0052

Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

16 September 2024

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

16 September 2024

Local time

12:00pm

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Likely to be seven months before the extension term expires which is 20/06/31

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Public Procurement Review Body

N/A

N/A

N/A

Email

publicprocurementreview [at] cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Public Procurement Review Body

N/A

N/A

N/A

Email

publicprocurementreview [at] cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Public Procurement Review Body

N/A

N/A

N/A

Email

publicprocurementreview [at] cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address