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title: "Provision of American Petroleum Institute (API) Standards"
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# Provision of American Petroleum Institute (API) Standards

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d6ea2b9-d2ba-4b07-a9b9-380f8aa2b82e

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive is currently seeking suppliers for the "Provision of American Petroleum Institute (API) Standards," classified under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on publications. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 19 February 2018, following the tender's publication on 24 January 2018. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1 March 2018, lasting until 28 February 2022, and delivery addresses cover various locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This is a limited procurement method, inviting competitive quotations below a specified threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in creating or providing standards related to occupational health and safety across various sectors, including construction, engineering, and environmental management. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering API standards or similar publications will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the Health & Safety Executive aims to enhance the safety framework within the industry while influencing stakeholders to adopt more efficient systems.

## Notice

HSE's subject interests lie across all industries and include a diverse range of occupational health and safety topics for example: analytical chemistry, hazardous chemicals, electrical engineering, nuclear technology, construction, metallurgy, offshore technology, ergonomics, mining and quarrying, occupational hygiene, medicine, occupational safety and law. Fringe topics include accountancy, management and finance. The use of standards supports HSE's business objectives across the full spectrum of its wide-ranging functions. IMU currently facilitate the provision of standards to HSE staff. These are primarily supplied in electronic format but can also be supplied as a hardcopy where requested. American Petroleum Institute (API) standards represent an authoritative standards benchmark for the international oil and natural gas industry, demonstrating the extent to which risks can be practically reduced. They can also be employed as an effective means of influencing stakeholders to adopt safer and more efficient systems and designs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc60d85-3253-4c17-aa3a-10a7dd13d451 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22120000 - Publications

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2018 at 10:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc60d85-3253-4c17-aa3a-10a7dd13d451
- 24 Jan 2018 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc60d85-3253-4c17-aa3a-10a7dd13d451

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcc60d85-3253-4c17-aa3a-10a7dd13d451
  31st January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f942af8-18cf-4438-91cd-1dc0f96e5b9b
  Tender Documents

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