Tender

SOUND METERS SD

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender

31 Mar 2020 at 14:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of "Sound Meters SD". This procurement falls under the Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments category and is set within the United Kingdom. The tender period is scheduled to end on 21 April 2020, with the contract period commencing shortly after, on 22 April 2020, and concluding by 30 June 2020. The procurement method chosen is a direct single tender action, as the value of the contract is below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying sound level measuring instruments. Businesses experienced in delivering handheld and tripod-mounted units capable of high dB(C) measurements and compliant with BS EN 61672 (IEC 61672):2013 standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to significant growth opportunities for companies in the testing and evaluation instrument market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOUND METERS SD

Notice Description

* Needs to be a stand alone unit, hand held and be able to be tripod mounted = sound level meter. * Need to be able to handle peaks up to 160 to 170 dB(C) - this will mean using a 1/4 inch microphone, (not standard issue with sound level meters) * Needs to be able to carry out A-weighted and C-weighted measurements simultaneously. * Must be able to do C-weighted peak for Control of Noise at Work Regs 2005. * Needs to be able to do impulse weightings for Firework standards testing measurements * All in one unit/supplier/manufacturer to mitigate risk of microphone element not communicating with meter element. * Instrument needs to meet BS EN 61672 (IEC 61672):2013 Additional information: Please apply directly to the buyer using the contact details provided, or follow the instructions given in the notice description or information section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86044963-b280-4a76-add8-5ad00e86dc24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59af5f0e-4183-4d7a-884f-bfafcefa3e81
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 1-6 months
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
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 Documents

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