Planning

Provision of a Liquid/Ion Chromatography System for HSE's Science and Research Centre, Buxton, SK17 9JN

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Planning

25 Nov 2021 at 15:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Provision of a Liquid/Ion Chromatography System" intended for its Science and Research Centre located in Buxton, SK17 9JN. The procurement process has been initiated to enhance analytical capabilities, necessary for meeting the requirements of both the HSE and other external customers. An engagement deadline has been set for 15 December 2021, with all related documentation available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. This project falls within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category, specifically under the CPV code for laboratory equipment.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory, analytical, or research instrumentation, particularly those that can provide sophisticated chromatography systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to bid, as the specifications encourage innovative solutions compatible with existing HSE systems. Companies capable of demonstrating their systems' capabilities in line with the detailed requirements will have the potential to not only secure new contracts but also to foster growth in developing analytical methodologies for the Health & Safety Executive and wider market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Liquid/Ion Chromatography System for HSE's Science and Research Centre, Buxton, SK17 9JN

Notice Description

The Science Division (SD) of the Health and Safety Executive invites bids for the provision of a Liquid/Ion Chromatography System for HSE's Science and Research Centre, Buxton, SK17 9JN. This equipment is required to enhance the analytical capability of HSE and enable it to meet the requirements of the HSE and other external customers. This system would be coupled to an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS) system and used to separate elemental species by chromatography. The LC/IC system will be directly coupled and controlled by the ICPMS system (Thermo Fisher Scientific ICap Q and RQ ICP-MS). Appropriate compatible chromatography software and plug in as well as connection cables for the ICPMS hardware should be supplied. The instrument is expected to help develop new areas of business and improve existing ones. General requirements are that system has a gradient pump function and can undertake arsenic and chromium speciation (with anion exchange chromatography) as well as reverse phase chromatography for a range of metal species. Note to Tenderers: The entire chromatographic system should have low levels of trace elements (especially arsenic and chromium) and PEEK fittings where possible. The system should easily connected and be controlled by the Thermo ICPMS Qtegra setup. Note no suppressor is needed. Note no detector is needed. Selected manufacturers who tender will be asked to analyse samples with a method provided all of which will be supplied by scientists at HSE and if possible demonstrate the methods A full, detailed specification can be found in the ITT document pack and can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. The more detailed specification is not based on any particular individual supplier's system but must be compatible with the aforementioned ICPMS instruments. HSE require interested parties to show how their proposed systems could meet such parameters. 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
ocds-b5fd17-96b1325a-d889-4f09-81c2-47b456f88636
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5b5eb54-a5d6-41dc-af04-5635fffb8de9
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

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Dec 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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