Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Transport
Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 4DR
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE HS2 Phase One and 2a Acoustic Consultants
Reference number
TRHS0010
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking an external supplier for the provision of advice and support in relation to the determination of noise appeals under Schedule 27 to the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Act 2017 and Schedule 26 to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) Act 2021. These appeals, should they occur, would be between High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd (HS2 Ltd), which is the nominated undertaker for the HS2 project, and relevant local authorities.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £120,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The DfT is seeking an acoustic consultancy service which is specialised in construction noise to provide timely, high quality and specialist independent advice and support on a call-off basis in relation to the determination of any noise appeals which might occur under Schedule 27 to the High Speed Rail
(London-West Midlands) Act 2017 and (if applicable) Schedule 26 to the High Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) Act 2021. The work of the acoustic consultant is expected to include (but is not limited to):
Investigation of the decision of the local authority as to whether the refusal to give consent, imposition of conditions on approval, or serving of a notice are appropriate; and
Preparing a report for Secretaries of State outlining the conclusions of investigation and presenting them with a recommendation.
The acoustic consultant will be required to work to all of the following key deliverables:
Reading the appeal and associated information provided by the parties;
Attending site visits, as appropriate;
Gathering and obtaining supporting information (e.g. through modelling or monitoring) as required to reach an informed conclusion;
Writing a report outlining conclusions and recommendation;
Attending meetings with DfT/Defra officials as required;
Answering queries raised by DfT/Defra officials and/or the Secretaries of State, as required;
Updating DfT on progress with the investigation on a weekly basis (or as required); and
Informing DfT of any new risks, and providing an explanation of how any existing risks are being managed, on a weekly basis (or as required).
Please express your interest through the e-sourcing portal Jaggaer. You can access Jaggaer through this link https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
23 May 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes