Tender

Replacement of Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen analyser to ANSTI machine

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive, a central government public authority, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Replacement of Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen analyser to ANSTI machine." This procurement is classified under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" industry category and is taking place within the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage and follows an open competition procurement method designed for projects below the specified threshold. Businesses interested in this opportunity must submit their proposals by the 5th of December, 2025, with questions accepted until the 28th of November, 2025. The equipment is intended for the HSE's Science Division laboratory situated in Harpur Hill, Buxton.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, or precision equipment, particularly those capable of supplying analysers for integration into respiratory protective equipment testing machines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Successful suppliers will be chosen based on their ability to meet detailed specifications and deliver value through competitive pricing. This procurement offers a chance to collaborate with a central government body and gain visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement of Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen analyser to ANSTI machine

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. The analyser is required to integrate into the HSE SD ANSTI surface breathing simulator for testing respiratory protective equipment. The ANSTI machine replicates a sinusoidal breathing rhythm via a mechanical system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e161
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077131-2025
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
£14,077 Under £100K
Lots Value
£14,077 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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

Notice Documents

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