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Invitation to Tender for Supply, Build and Installation of one Drying Oven for Explosives at HSE's Science and Research Centre, Buxton

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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02 Feb 2022 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive is seeking bids for the supply, build, and installation of a drying oven for explosives at its Science and Research Centre in Buxton, England. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for engagement set for 2nd March 2022. The project falls under the industrial and laboratory furnaces category, specifically identified by the CPV code 42300000. Interested parties can access tender documents and additional information through the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, engineering, and installation services, particularly those with experience in hazardous materials environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the requirements for tailored solutions and compliance with stringent safety and technical specifications. Companies that can demonstrate capability in providing certified equipment suitable for explosive atmospheres will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Supply, Build and Installation of one Drying Oven for Explosives at HSE's Science and Research Centre, Buxton

Notice Description

The Science Division (SD) of the Health and Safety Executive invites bids for the Supply, Build and Installation of one Drying Oven for Explosives at their Laboratory located at Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN. Minimum Requirements: 1. Must be suitable for use in category B Building; Zone 21 Category 2 Ex II2D IIIC with a T4 temperature rating. 2. Oven interior size must by 1 m x 1 m x 1 m 3. Interior of oven must be made from AISI 316 /18/8 Stainless Steel 4. Must be capable of sustaining various set temperatures up to 135oC (max). 5. The inside oven temperature must be able to reach 105oC and maintain this temperature for a minimum of 30 days. 6. Must have an accuracy of set temperature for temperature inside of oven to be +/- 2oC ( inclusive of k factor) (i.e. 75 +/- 2oC or 103 +/- 2oC ) 7. The heating cabinet should be equipped with an inner ventilation system and continuous recording of temperature. 8. Heating cabinet must be double skinned and use thermal conditioning medium (i.e. thermal oil / Air etc.) 9. Must have an additional thermostatic regulator that will override all other controls and limit the temperature to a safe level. This is required to be variable to set from 85oC to 135oC (once set this must be tamperproof) 10. The temperature safety cut-off's must not be self-re-setting. 11. Oven must have an indicator light to show when the heater is energised. 12. Spatial distribution within the oven - Max +/- 2OC (inclusive of k factor ) 13. All electrical equipment to be suitable for Zone 21. 14. All sensors should be protected with Zenor barriers 15. Must be able to add external thermocouples within the oven (Record oven temperature and temperature of an explosive article with external thermocouple attached). 16. Oven Insulation material must be mineral fibre 17. Oven must be able to be programmable and be able to connect to either a network or standalone computer/recording system and be able to download/print the temperature traces of either the oven/articles being temperature cycle, preferably both. The bid proposal should include costs for the build, supply and fitting of the oven at our Buxton site. Fitting should also include equipment testing to ensure all is working correctly and temperatures within requirements inclusive of k factor (Uncertainty) Oven must come with a guarantee and all required certifications (UKCA marked) for use in an explosive dust atmosphere. Oven to be calibrated in situ - preferably UKAS accredited but to National Standards would be acceptable and provide the required calibration certificate. Additional information: All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a4db0b1-249d-46c8-b6af-89c431b4bc23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5e0a1fe-0298-4cbe-b169-1eadf14ed385
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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 Documents

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