Tender

A portable, terrestrial 3D laser scanner

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive, a central government public authority in the UK, is currently in the tender stage of procuring a portable, terrestrial 3D laser scanner. This procurement is open for competitive quotations from qualified providers and is described under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Located at the HSE Science and Research Centre in Harpur Hill, Buxton, the procurement process is conducted through an open competition method, with all documentation accessible via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. Key deadlines include the submission end date on 28 November 2025, and any enquiries should be made by 21 November 2025.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in precision equipment to secure a government contract valued at £84,000 gross. Businesses with the capability to meet the technical specifications and delivery deadlines, while offering competitive pricing and technical support, are well-suited to compete. The two-year contract, starting in January 2026, will position successful suppliers as key contributors to the technological advancement of safety research in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A portable, terrestrial 3D laser scanner

Notice Description

'The Science Division (SD) of the Health and Safety Executive invites sealed tenders from qualified providers to provide competitive quotations for the provision of a portable, terrestrial 3D laser scanner. All the required equipment will be for our facility located at the HSE Science and Research Centre, Harpur Hill, Buxton, SK17 9JN

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dcf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072110-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

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