--- title: "Supply of Permeation Diffusion Gas Standard Generator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-513936ec-cd6b-483c-8eb2-a93f86c835e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-513936ec-cd6b-483c-8eb2-a93f86c835e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-513936ec-cd6b-483c-8eb2-a93f86c835e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-513936ec-cd6b-483c-8eb2-a93f86c835e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2017-02-03" --- # Supply of Permeation Diffusion Gas Standard Generator Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-513936ec-cd6b-483c-8eb2-a93f86c835e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-513936ec-cd6b-483c-8eb2-a93f86c835e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-513936ec-cd6b-483c-8eb2-a93f86c835e1.json) ## Summary The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Supply of Permeation Diffusion Gas Standard Generator" aimed at producing stable gas atmospheres for calibration and validation processes. The procurement is classified under the Gas generators industry (CPV 42980000) and is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 16th March 2016. The contract is expected to start on 1st April 2016 and conclude by 30th April 2016, with a contract value estimated between £10,000 and £35,000. The location for delivery and installation is at the HSL Buxton site, SK17 9JN, England. The procurement method does not specify any particular procedure at this stage. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and engineering domains, particularly those involved in scientific instruments and gas standards. Companies that specialise in laboratory equipment, calibration services, or environmental monitoring systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can offer comprehensive installation and training services, along with warranties and maintenance, may find a competitive edge in this procurement process. ## Notice The Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) is Britain's leading industrial health and safety facility. HSL supports HSE's mission to protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled. BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT For the calibration/validation of air sampling methods, sample devices, sensors and the production of laboratory proficiency test samples, HSL requires the ability to produce stable standard gas atmospheres for a range of inorganic and organic gases. OBJECTIVES HSL produces such stable standard gas atmospheres based upon procedures codified in the ISO 6145 series of standards. SPECIFICATION REQUIRED The requirements are for:- o System based on diffusion/permeation process for the generation of gas standards as codified in ISO 6145 part 8 and 10 o Thermostatic oven covering the range of at least 30 to 100 deg C Vendor to supply temperature set point resolution, stability and ranges and details of temperature calibration protocol) o Vertical oven orientation allowing the use of diffusion cells (Vendor to supply internal oven chamber dimensions, flow path construction materials and details/sizes of inlet and outlet gas connectors) o 1 x Mass Flow Controller carrier delivery or other metered flow system (Vendor to supply details of mass flow ranges available and accuracy) o Desirable - Humidity control module to produce a relative humidity range of 20 - 90 % (Vendor to supply details of achievable range, stability and set point resolution) o Desirable - RS-485 communications module for optional remote PC control via HSL software written in Labview, source code to be supplied. o Desirable - Modular system - e.g. extra chambers for multicomponent gas generation, dilution modules for secondary dilution Installation: Commissioning and Training. Tender to include itemised delivery, installation, and commissioning costs for the HSL Buxton site and provision of on-site training of 3-4 staff in the use of the new system. Warranty: Customary warranty or extended warranty to be offered. HSL would like to a achieve 24 month warranty period as standard for the instrument. Other Services: We would also like to look at preventative maintenance and calibration services Additional information: Contract start date is estimated subject to approval and award. HSL has applied broad estimates in the lowest and highest value fields in the 'Summary Information' section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d369a210-d2ee-4d95-9511-6b476cbe30af | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 30 Apr 2016 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | 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 | BUXTON | | Post town | Stockport | | Postcode | SK17 9JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | High Peak | | Electoral ward | Burbage | | Westminster constituency | High Peak | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42980000 - Gas generators ## Release History - 3 Feb 2017 at 11:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d369a210-d2ee-4d95-9511-6b476cbe30af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d369a210-d2ee-4d95-9511-6b476cbe30af 3rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0337fc8-4b6b-421a-b03f-47b0c2ef44b8 Tender Documents ## Notice URLs - http://www.hsl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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