Tender

Supply of Permeation Diffusion Gas Standard Generator

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Supply of Permeation Diffusion Gas Standard Generator" aimed at producing stable gas atmospheres for calibration and validation processes. The procurement is classified under the Gas generators industry (CPV 42980000) and is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 16th March 2016. The contract is expected to start on 1st April 2016 and conclude by 30th April 2016, with a contract value estimated between £10,000 and £35,000. The location for delivery and installation is at the HSL Buxton site, SK17 9JN, England. The procurement method does not specify any particular procedure at this stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering domains, particularly those involved in scientific instruments and gas standards. Companies that specialise in laboratory equipment, calibration services, or environmental monitoring systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can offer comprehensive installation and training services, along with warranties and maintenance, may find a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Permeation Diffusion Gas Standard Generator

Notice Description

The Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) is Britain's leading industrial health and safety facility. HSL supports HSE's mission to protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled. BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT For the calibration/validation of air sampling methods, sample devices, sensors and the production of laboratory proficiency test samples, HSL requires the ability to produce stable standard gas atmospheres for a range of inorganic and organic gases. OBJECTIVES HSL produces such stable standard gas atmospheres based upon procedures codified in the ISO 6145 series of standards. SPECIFICATION REQUIRED The requirements are for:- o System based on diffusion/permeation process for the generation of gas standards as codified in ISO 6145 part 8 and 10 o Thermostatic oven covering the range of at least 30 to 100 deg C Vendor to supply temperature set point resolution, stability and ranges and details of temperature calibration protocol) o Vertical oven orientation allowing the use of diffusion cells (Vendor to supply internal oven chamber dimensions, flow path construction materials and details/sizes of inlet and outlet gas connectors) o 1 x Mass Flow Controller carrier delivery or other metered flow system (Vendor to supply details of mass flow ranges available and accuracy) o Desirable - Humidity control module to produce a relative humidity range of 20 - 90 % (Vendor to supply details of achievable range, stability and set point resolution) o Desirable - RS-485 communications module for optional remote PC control via HSL software written in Labview, source code to be supplied. o Desirable - Modular system - e.g. extra chambers for multicomponent gas generation, dilution modules for secondary dilution Installation: Commissioning and Training. Tender to include itemised delivery, installation, and commissioning costs for the HSL Buxton site and provision of on-site training of 3-4 staff in the use of the new system. Warranty: Customary warranty or extended warranty to be offered. HSL would like to a achieve 24 month warranty period as standard for the instrument. Other Services: We would also like to look at preventative maintenance and calibration services Additional information: Contract start date is estimated subject to approval and award. HSL has applied broad estimates in the lowest and highest value fields in the 'Summary Information' section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-513936ec-cd6b-483c-8eb2-a93f86c835e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d369a210-d2ee-4d95-9511-6b476cbe30af
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42980000 - Gas generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 30 Apr 2016 30 days
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
Julie Gratton
Contact Email
purchasing@hsl.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BUXTON
Postcode
SK17 9JN
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
High Peak
Electoral Ward
Burbage
Westminster Constituency
High Peak

Further Information

Notice URLs

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