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title: "PROCUREMENT OF PALAS DUST AEROSOL GENERATOR"
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# PROCUREMENT OF PALAS DUST AEROSOL GENERATOR

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27c29a59-3caa-4bde-8d92-17845f772f8c

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive is seeking bids for the procurement of a PALAS dust aerosol generator, an essential piece of equipment for validating dust monitoring instruments and ensuring compliance with exposure limits. This tender, which falls under the goods category and is classified as a direct procurement method, is currently in the Tender stage. Interested suppliers should submit their proposals by 1:00 PM on 21st January 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 25th January 2021 and run until 1st April 2021, with a budget set between £20,000 and £25,000. Deliveries will be made to the postcode SK17 9JN in England.

This opportunity presents a valuable prospect for businesses specialising in laboratory and electrical equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in chemical products, laboratory instruments, or related machinery are well-suited to participate in this tender, as it allows for the expansion of their market presence by supplying innovative solutions to a critical public health need.

## Notice

Dust generators are used by HSE SD to validate the performance of sampling and real-time dust monitoring instruments for assessing compliance with exposure limits and assessing health or control measures. We are seeking to purchase a PALAS dust aerosol generator to replace our existing older model. Additional information: Please see attached specification for Procurement of a PALAS dust aerosol generator. If you would like to submit a bid to provide this piece of equipment, please email tenders@hse.gov.uk quoting 1.11.4.3841 Deadlines for bids is 13.00pm 21/01/2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c420acaa-3ed3-4f5a-9d4c-45b5b57a2cad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 1 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| 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

- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 11:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c420acaa-3ed3-4f5a-9d4c-45b5b57a2cad
- 14 Jan 2021 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c420acaa-3ed3-4f5a-9d4c-45b5b57a2cad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c420acaa-3ed3-4f5a-9d4c-45b5b57a2cad
  18th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afc57e17-468d-4697-9649-ab8814b0cd57

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