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Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently soliciting tenders for the supply of an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICPMS) as part of their laboratory equipment procurement. This tender is categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is taking place in Buxton, UK. The tender is in the planning stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 2:00 PM on 29th December 2017. Interested parties must submit questions by noon on 29th November 2017, with answers issued by 13th December 2017. The total value of the contract is £220,000, and the delivery will be made to HSE's Health & Safety Laboratory in Buxton.

This opportunity could significantly benefit businesses specialising in laboratory instruments, particularly those providing analytical and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing or supplying high-quality scientific apparatus would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for various suppliers to participate, fostering increased competition and potential growth for businesses equipped to meet the specific requirements outlined in the tender.

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Notice Title

Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

The Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL) of the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is inviting tenders for the supply of an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICPMS). HSL undertakes routine low-level elemental analysis in biological fluids on behalf of HSE and also for a number of HSL's external customers. This analysis takes the form of testing of human exposure to contamination within the metals industry (e.g. cadmium and lead) and many other industries with exposures to a wide range of elements (welding, recycling, surface engineering etc). In order to deliver on the growing number of biological analysis undertaken and on new planned projects it is necessary to replace an older ICPMS instrument with a newer, more reliable and sensitive instrument Additional information: 1. In order to gain access to the documentation and to respond to this opportunity you will be required to register, free of charge, on to HSE's e-Procurement portal by accessing the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home 2. The deadline for all questions is noon on 29/11/17. Responses wil be provided by close of play 13/12/17. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 2pm on 29/12/17. Delivery Notes Delivery is to HSE's Health & Safety Laboratory in Buxton, SK17 9JN Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da13c2df-3c48-411b-a433-b9bf8030643a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d98f9f7b-86ea-4f5d-8395-a1ea777d2e2e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Julie Gratton
Contact Email
julie.gratton@hsl.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01298218731

Buyer Location

Locality
MERSEYSIDE
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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