Planning

Tenders for the Supply, Build and Installation of one ATEX Oven

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Planning

03 Nov 2021 at 13:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is currently planning a procurement process for the supply, build, and installation of one ATEX oven, located at their laboratory in Harpur Hill, Buxton, SK17 9JN. The procurement, classified under the industry category of industrial or laboratory furnaces, is part of the EAB EU Exit Project to replace the current conditioning oven used for the testing of explosives and pyrotechnics. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 19th November 2021, and all tender documents can be accessed via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in manufacturing ATEX-approved equipment, particularly those knowledgeable about the strict regulations governing devices in explosive atmospheres. Companies specialising in industrial equipment and those with experience in electrical installations within hazardous environments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate as they may possess relevant skills and innovations to meet the HSE's rigorous requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tenders for the Supply, Build and Installation of one ATEX Oven

Notice Description

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) invites Tenders for the Supply, Build and Installation of one ATEX Oven, at their Laboratory located at Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN, as part of the EAB EU Exit Project. The Science Division (SD) of the Health and Safety Executive has a requirement to conduct the testing of both known and unknown explosives and pyrotechnics which are required to be dried /Thermal conditioned / artificially aged to specific temperatures for set durations prior to completing any testing. SD is looking to procure and replace its current conditioning oven. The new oven must comply with current legislation and guidance for the use of equipment within an explosive atmosphere. The guidance below is not an exhaustive list; DTI's Equipment and Protective Systems for use in Potentially Explosives Atmospheres Regulations 1996 (As amended) (EPS) (SI 1996/192) ATEX Equipment Directive 94/9/EC Dangerous substances and Explosive Atmospheres ACOP L138 HSE/CBI Explosive Industry Group: Guidance for Electrical Installation and Equipment within Explosive Manufacturing and Storage Facilities including Fireworks Minimum Requirements: 1. Must be ATEX approved for use in category B Building; Zone 20 Category 1 Equipment with a T4 temperature rating. 2. Oven interior size must by 1 m x 1 m x 1 m 3. Must be capable of sustaining various set temperatures up to 135oC (max). 4. The inside oven temperature must be able to reach 105oC and maintain this temperature for a minimum of 30 days. 5. Must have an accuracy of set temperature for temperature inside of oven to be +/- 2oC (i.e. 75 +/- 2oC or 103 +/- 2oC) 6. The heating cabinet should be equipped with an inner ventilation system and continuous recording of temperature. 7. Heating cabinet must be jacketed and use thermal oil 8. 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) 9. The temperature safety cut-off's must not be self-re-setting. 10. Oven must have an indicator light to show when the heater is energised. 11. Electrical equipment should be safe to use with explosives 12. Must be able to add external thermocouples within the oven (Record oven temperature and temperature of an explosive article with external thermocouple attached). 13. 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. It is a requirement that bidders have knowledge and experience of manufacturing ovens to ATEX in a Zone 20 Category 1 environment for Explosives, and also of Electrical Installation and Equipment within Explosive Manufacturing and Storage Facilities including Fireworks. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1436302-b859-4b42-90f0-7b6b24721354
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
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 2021Expired
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

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 Documents

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