Tender

Supply of Gamma Densitometer

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a central public authority in the United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process for the supply of a Gamma Densitometer, essential for conducting large-scale liquid hydrogen experiments at the HSE Science & Research Centre in Buxton. This procurement falls under the goods category and is managed by an open competition method. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 20th August 2025, at 13:00 BST. The related enquiry period will conclude on 6th August 2025, at 13:00 BST. The total estimated contract value is £36,000. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with the contract starting on 3rd November 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation, particularly those manufacturing or supplying densitometers. Companies with the capability to meet precise specifications and tight delivery deadlines are well-suited to compete, given the critical nature of the equipment to ongoing safety assessments in liquid hydrogen research. SMEs with a competitive pricing structure and robust supply chain capabilities may find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their presence in the public sector scientific equipment market.

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Notice Title

Supply of Gamma Densitometer

Notice Description

HSE Science & Research Centre (Buxton) has been conducting large-scale liquid hydrogen experiments to assess the hazards around the use of liquid hydrogen. To make accurate flow measurements for safety assessment, HSE requires a gamma densitometer to measure the density of the liquid hydrogen flow. The densitometer will be attached to a vacuum insulated liquid hydrogen release rig.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0560c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040705-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38425800 - Densitometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH AND 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

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