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Prior Information Notice to notify the market of publication of Support Service Frameworks for the Implementation of the Dublin Agglomeration Noise Action Plan 2024 - 2028 and other Noise related Services.

This Prior Information Notice is being used to notify the market that Dublin City Council intends to publish two separate Frameworks agreements for the provision of Consultancy Services to support the implementation of the Dublin Agglomeration Noise Action Plan 2024-2028 (DANAP) in respect of the administrative areas of Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council only. Framework 1 - Evaluation of Priority Important Areas (PIAs) and/or Other Areas of Environmental Noise Exposure. The scope of services covered by this Framework 1 includes but not necessarily limited to the following; • Specification for, review and analysis of noise monitoring data • Traffic surveys – specification for, review and analysis of data • Data review and processing • Acoustic modelling, studies and consulting • Preparation of and/or review of traffic model(s) for use in noise model • Noise modelling to CNOSSOS-EU methodology • Identify and evaluate noise mitigation measures (road and rail noise sources) including use of a noise model to investigate a range of scenarios • Synergies with other environmental noise criteria and monitoring data, e.g. Air Quality • Road, traffic and rail engineering particularly in the context of a technical understanding of the development of engineering options relevant to noise mitigation including cost estimates etc. • Population Exposure Stats and Health Effects Assessment including change in noise levels assessment across the population • Cost Benefits Analysis (CBA) including whole life costs and multi-criteria assessment (MCA) • Environmental assessment • Consultation with stakeholders (internal and external to DCC) • Public Consultation (support and advice) • Preparation of study reports • European & National best practice in relation to noise management and other related policy and practices • Support investigation of funding sources and mechanisms (i.e. national, EU etc). General • Deliverables and Documentation