TRHS0010 - Acoustic Consultant for High Speed Two (HS2)

Concepts

• noise control consultancy
• high speed
• hs2 ltd
• the high speed rail
• two
• consultancy
• hs2
• speed
• acoustic
• consultant

Location

London

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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).

Renewal Options

The contract will run from September 2024 to August 2027 (a duration of three years in total) with the option to extend for a further two years in increments of 12 months, depending on the remaining number of consents to be made by HS2 Ltd and the number of appeals that are likely to occur.

CPV Codes

• 71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services
• 90742000 - Services related to noise pollution

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.