Tender

Provision of an Electrolytic polisher and etcher

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a central government authority based in Bootle, Merseyside, is inviting sealed tenders for the provision of an Electrolytic polisher and etcher. This equipment is intended for metallurgical preparation and aims to replace or upgrade existing resources at the HSE Science and Research Centre located in Harpur Hill, Buxton, SK17 9JN. The procurement is an open competition aimed at securing industrial machinery categorized under CPV code 42000000. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 20th November 2025, following an open procurement method below the threshold. The enquiry period ends on 13th November 2025, with all submissions to be made electronically via the HSE In-Tend portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses offering industrial machinery, particularly those experienced in metallurgical equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are considered suitable to participate in this procurement process. The contract period is set from 28th February 2026 to 27th February 2027, with a gross budget of £24,000. Suppliers are evaluated based on the quality and suitability of their product offerings and cost-effectiveness, allowing businesses to showcase their competitive edge on attributes other than price alone. Such opportunities are ideal for companies looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector and enhance their expertise in the provision of specialised industrial solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Electrolytic polisher and etcher

Notice Description

The Science Division (SD) of the Health and Safety Executive invites sealed tenders from qualified and experienced service providers to provide competitive quotations for the provision of an Electrolytic polisher and etcher for metallurgical preparation to replace/upgrade our existing equipment. All the required equipment will be for our facility located at the HSE Science and Research Centre, Harpur Hill, Buxton, SK17 9JN.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbe5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071664-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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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