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HSE RFQ - STEREO MICROSCOPE FOR METALLURGICAL EXAMINATION

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Award

30 Sep 2024 at 12:25

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

19 Jul 2024 at 13:48

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Jul 2024 at 10:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently concluded an award for the procurement of a stereo microscope for metallurgical examination, under the tender ID HSE/T4646. The buying organisation, HSE's Science Division, located in Harpur Hill, Buxton, sought competitive quotations via an open procedure. The industry category falls under laboratory, optical and precision equipments. The contract was awarded on 30th September 2024 to Nikon Metrology Europe N.V., with a contract value of £17,097. The procurement followed an open procedure below the threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 29th August 2024 and the contract period spanning from 30th September 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision optical tools. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the procurement’s open nature and below-threshold categorisation. Such contracts can help businesses broaden their client base and engage with HSE, a reputable public sector organisation in the United Kingdom. Engaging in this procurement process could pave the way for future collaborations and enhance market visibility for businesses in the laboratory and optical equipment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HSE RFQ - STEREO MICROSCOPE FOR METALLURGICAL EXAMINATION

Notice Description

The Science Division (SD) of the Health and Safety Executive invites competitive quotations for the supply of the following item to their Laboratory located at Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN: 1 x Stereo Microscope for metallurgical examination 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-ce54765b-2ca2-4e63-b4a8-272d9836bddd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc75909b-86f1-4f1a-9fbc-5b385b53c934
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,097 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@hse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIKON METROLOGY EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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