Scope
Reference
C33015
Description
The provision of Defra’s Noise Modelling System ("NMS") software and live service support including management, maintenance, hosting and development of the NMS in England, with optional use for Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
The purpose of this Contract Award Notice is to announce Defra's intention to enter into a contract for provision of the NMS with Noise Consultants Limited (NCL) for 3 years, with the option to extend by a further year, at a total maximum cost of £12m (net of VAT) over the maximum 4 year term.
The core capabilities required for this Contract are:
• to provide IT service management and hosting for the NMS;
• to continue to provide licensing of necessary software and datasets required to run the NMS; and
• to deliver an updated set of noise modelling calculations and datasets.
The contract also includes the optional capability:
• to introduce NMS enhancements;
• to migrate the existing NMS into Defra's cloud hosting tenancy; and
• for other public bodies to utilise the NMS.
Contract 1. Noise modelling system (NMS)
Supplier
Contract value
- £12,000,000 excluding VAT
- £14,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 23 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- Possible extension to 28 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The 1 year extension may be invoked in the event that Defra requires more time to migrate the existing NMS to their cloud tenancy.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract also includes the optional capability:
(a) to introduce NMS enhancements;
(b) to migrate the existing NMS into Defra's cloud hosting tenancy; and
(c) for other public bodies to utilise the NMS.
CPV classifications
- 90742400 - Noise pollution advisory services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Noise Consultants Limited (NCL)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWZ-7683-BLLY
3rd Floor St. Augustine's Court, 1 St. Augustine's Place
Bristol
BS1 4UD
United Kingdom
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: Yes
Public service mutual: Yes
Contract 1. Noise modelling system (NMS)
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Neil Widdop
Email: neil.widdop@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government