Published date: 29 March 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 13 January 2023, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

Location of contract

SW1P 3JR

Value of contract

£49,540

Procurement reference

CF-0054400D8d000003VQwdEAG

Published date

29 March 2023

Closing date

13 January 2023

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

18 January 2023

Contract end date

30 August 2023

Contract type

Not applicable

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Introduction and Project Aim

The standard BS 4142:2014+A1:2019 "Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound" (BS 4142) provides the most suitable method for assessing the impact of industrial noise external to residential receptors. BS 4142 considers the prevailing acoustic background and
character of the industrial noise.

There is no equivalent method for assessing the impact of industrial noise on internal dwelling areas. The absolute sound levels presented in existing noise standards relating to internal spaces
may not adequately assess the relative and contextual impact of industrial noise which can be a local dominating source, often with tonal and/or impulsive characteristics.

This specification aims to investigate a method for assessing the noise impact of industrial sounds on internal rooms within residential dwellings, considering both the internal background sound level, and the sound level and character of the industrial noise entering the dwelling. The development of such a method could lead to better use of brownfield sites and reduce conflict in planning applications, and so provide additional housing.

No method testing is envisaged at this stage as this is purely an exploratory exercise. Piloting, if any viable methods are identified, may be covered at a later stage in future projects, if deemed
appropriate.

Award information

Awarded date

10 February 2023

Contract start date

18 January 2023

Contract end date

30 August 2023

Total value of contract

£49,540

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Atkins Limited

Address

Woodcote Grove
Ashley Road
Epsom
Surrey KT185BW

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Felicity Jowett

Address

Horizon House Deanery Road,
Bristol
BS1 5AH
UK

Email

felicity.jowett@defra.gov.uk