Tender

Supply, delivery and installation of a Micro-Macro hardness testing machine

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender

11 Feb 2021 at 15:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is inviting tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of a Micro-Macro hardness testing machine, classified under the industry category of testing and measuring machines. Interested parties must submit their bids by 19 February 2021 at 1:00 PM, with the contract expected to commence on 26 February 2021. The tender has a value of £40,000 and employs an open procurement method, providing a transparent opportunity for suppliers.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial machinery and testing equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced hardness testing solutions. Companies that can meet the technical specifications outlined by HSE, including the ability to perform Vickers hardness testing, will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports their engagement in public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, delivery and installation of a Micro-Macro hardness testing machine

Notice Description

HSE require quotes for the .upply, delivery and installation of a Micro-Macro hardness testing machine. * Micro-Macro hardness testing machine for the hardness testing of metals * Must be capable of carrying out Vickers Hardness testing and Vickers micro-hardness testing of prepared metal samples * Must be Bench mountable * Must comprise rotating turret capable of taking at least one hardness indenter and at least two magnifying objectives * Essential requirement is ability to measure Vickers hardness and Vickers micro-hardness * Desirable is the ability to also measure Brinell and Knoop hardness Full details are in the attached specification document. Additional information: Tenders must be submitted via email to tenders@hse.gov.uk, quoting the tender reference number above (HSE/T3862). No other means of submitting your bid is permissible unless in exceptional circumstances and with the advance agreement of HSE Procurement Unit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d99993-2c2b-47f2-a3f7-4a2a08c5ce2b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2021 - 26 Feb 2021 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice URLs

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