Services to examine the significance of noise in relation to onshore wind farms

Tender description

Contract Award Notice Name of Tender: Services to examine the significance of noise in relation to onshore wind farms. The objective of this RFT was to obtain evidence upon which to evaluate the appropriateness of the Wind Energy Development Guidelines in relation to noise impacts and if considered necessary suggest changes. Numbers of tenders received: 7 tenders Name and address of company awarded the contract: Marshall Day Acoustics Ireland Ltd of 12 Spring Meadows, Warrenpoint, County Down, BT 34 3SU, UK Date of contract award: 19/07/2013 Description of contract: Services to examine the significance of noise in relation to onshore wind farms The contract will terminate on 31/10/2013 Value of contract: Estimated total annual value of the contract is €19,800 Award criteria and weightings: The contract was awarded from the qualifying tenders on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender using the following award: 1)Range and depth of previous relevant experience (scored out of 10, minimum score of 6 required); 2)Quality and level of resources (including professional qualifications) to be applied to the project (scored out of 15, minimum score of 9 required); 3)Demonstrated understanding of the requirements (scored out of 15, minimum score of 9 required); 4)Quality of the tender proposal and methodology. Proposed management of assignment; incorporating best practice including environmental management, deliverables, time scales, and measures for ensuring quality (scored out of 20, minimum score of 13 required); 5)Cost (scored out of 40).