Tender

Specialist HAVS Testing

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a specialist contractor for HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) testing, aimed at assessing vibration levels from handheld equipment. The procurement process, falling under the health and safety services category, is currently in the tender stage. The location for this project is Wrexham, with specific activities pertaining to the measuring of ‘A(8)’ values for various tools used within the council. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their quotes electronically by 28th April 2025 at 17:00, while the award decision is expected by 5th May 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in safety equipment, hand tools, health and safety consultancy, and related services. Businesses with expertise in mechanical handling equipment and safety training can also benefit from participating. Engaging in this procurement allows suppliers to establish a relationship with a regional authority and showcase their expertise in ensuring workplace safety, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Specialist HAVS Testing

Notice Description

Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) are looking for a specialist contractor to undertake vibration measurements. The measurements are to be a sample of employees working with hand held equipment which when used emits a vibration value. Intensity of vibration for different tools is usually measured as an acceleration unit corrected for an eight hour working day and referred to as an 'A(8)' value.Full details can be found within the attached document.Interested Contractors are encouraged to provide a quote for the work.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=149773.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:149773)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-149773
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149773
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

42 - Industrial machinery

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

35113000 - Safety equipment

42418500 - Mechanical handling equipment

44511000 - Hand tools

44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

80550000 - Safety training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@wrexham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1978292798

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

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