--- title: "An Acoustic Test Fixture Manikin Head" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0937cf05-88a1-4d98-9068-945513d1e44b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0937cf05-88a1-4d98-9068-945513d1e44b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0937cf05-88a1-4d98-9068-945513d1e44b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0937cf05-88a1-4d98-9068-945513d1e44b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2017-03-02" --- # An Acoustic Test Fixture Manikin Head Buyer: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0937cf05-88a1-4d98-9068-945513d1e44b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0937cf05-88a1-4d98-9068-945513d1e44b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0937cf05-88a1-4d98-9068-945513d1e44b.json) ## Summary The Health and Safety Executive is conducting a public procurement process for an Acoustic Test Fixture Manikin Head, essential for testing various types of hearing protectors and equipment. This procurement is categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is open for bids until 14:00 on 29 March 2017. The contract period begins on 2 April 2017 and concludes on 2 March 2018. Interested organisations must register on HSE's eTendering portal to submit proposals. The estimated contract value is £40,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying laboratory and testing equipment, particularly those focusing on acoustics and hearing protection technologies. Companies offering innovative solutions in noise measurement and hearing safety would find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in this process could enable these businesses to establish valuable relationships with the Health and Safety Executive, potentially leading to long-term contracts and growth in the public sector market. ## Notice HSE is inviting organisations to provide offers for an Acoustic Test Fixture Manikin Head which is required for the following types of work: o Testing of all types of hearing protector including both active and passive circumaural types and plugs o Measurements of hearing protection afforded by other head gear, for example police riot helmets, or firefighters breathing apparatus o Measurements of the interference with alarms and warning sounds caused by helmets and other headgear o Measurements of high direct sound pressure levels up to 170 dB for testing the performance of hearing protection at high noise levels. The attached documents detail the equirements in full and provide details on how to submit a proposal and how this will be evaluated: Instructions to Bidders document; Schedule A - Statement of Requirements; Schedule B - Tender Submission Form; Schedule C - Evaluation Criteria; Schedule D - Terms and Conditions; Schedule E - Pricing Schedule The deadline for responses is no later than 14.00hrs, 29 March 2017. Additional information: In order to bid, you must register your business on HSE's eTendering portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home All tender documents are available to download from HSE's eTendering portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14fc49bb-d370-46d1-8801-c7684bef765d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2017 - 2 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE | | Locality | MERSEYSIDE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L20 7HS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton | | Local authority | Sefton | | Electoral ward | Linacre | | Westminster constituency | Bootle | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 2 Mar 2017 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14fc49bb-d370-46d1-8801-c7684bef765d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14fc49bb-d370-46d1-8801-c7684bef765d 2nd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/HSE/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.hse.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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