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Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) for asbestos analysis

Health & Safety Executive

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29 Sep 2026 at 09:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), through its Science, Engineering and Analysis Division, sought one transmission electron microscope with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) for asbestos analysis. This is a laboratory instrument purchase, classified under laboratory and precision equipment (CPV 38000000). Delivery is to the HSE laboratory at Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire. The equipment is intended for asbestos analysis; the procurement describes a single microscope system rather than separate lots or a wider laboratory service. Suppliers should therefore be able to provide an integrated TEM and EDS setup suitable for the stated analytical purpose and deliver it to the HSE’s Buxton facility.

The HSE invited competitive quotations through an open procedure, using an accelerated process on grounds of urgency. The tender was published on 29 September 2026. The deadline for clarification questions was 6 October 2026 at 17:00, and offers were due by 9 October 2026 at 13:00. The stated estimated value is £400,000 excluding VAT (£500,000 including VAT). The contract period is scheduled for 31 March 2027, with the award decision due by 31 March 2027. There is one lot. The buyer’s selection basis is whether the supplier meets all essential requirements, assessment of any other specified capabilities or features, cost, and delivery lead time.

This opportunity is suited to specialist laboratory equipment manufacturers, distributors or integrators able to supply a transmission electron microscope with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy configured for asbestos analysis. Suppliers need to demonstrate compliance with every essential specification; additional stated capabilities and features may also influence assessment. Price and delivery lead time are also explicit considerations, so bidders should be able to provide a clear commercial offer and credible delivery arrangements. The requirement is for one high-value laboratory instrument system, making it relevant to suppliers with experience supplying comparable microscopy and elemental analysis equipment to scientific or analytical laboratories. No particular accreditation, staffing qualification or minimum organisational capacity is set out in the procurement details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) for asbestos analysis

Notice Description

The Science, Engineering and Analysis Division (SEAD) of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) invites competitive quotations for the supply of the following item to their Laboratory located at Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN: 1 x Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) for asbestos analysis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077bfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091651-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2027 24 hours
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 & Safety Executive
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Postcode Area
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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