PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE HS2 Phase One and 2a Acoustic Consultants

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 dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ↗