--- title: "TOXICOLOGY RESOURCE AND CAPABILITY FOR SETTING WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS IN GB." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-725cd06c-0e69-4214-8d1a-6c09e894a4ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-725cd06c-0e69-4214-8d1a-6c09e894a4ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-725cd06c-0e69-4214-8d1a-6c09e894a4ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-725cd06c-0e69-4214-8d1a-6c09e894a4ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2021-04-19" --- # TOXICOLOGY RESOURCE AND CAPABILITY FOR SETTING WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS IN GB. Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-725cd06c-0e69-4214-8d1a-6c09e894a4ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-725cd06c-0e69-4214-8d1a-6c09e894a4ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-725cd06c-0e69-4214-8d1a-6c09e894a4ac.json) ## Summary The Health & Safety Executive is currently seeking to procure toxicology resources and capabilities for setting workplace exposure limits in Great Britain. The tender, titled "TOXICOLOGY RESOURCE AND CAPABILITY FOR SETTING WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS IN GB," is classified under laboratory services (CPV code 71900000) and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period concludes on 5th May 2021, with a contract period starting on 10th May 2021 and running until 30th June 2021. This procurement opportunity is located in Bootle, England, and aims to enhance the domestic capability for establishing workplace exposure limits following the UK's withdrawal from the EU limit-setting regime. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in toxicology, research laboratory services, and occupational health, particularly those that can contribute to the review and assessment of scientific data relevant to workplace exposure limits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in environmental safety, health risk assessment, and regulatory compliance are well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can offer tailored and innovative solutions to support the Health & Safety Executive's ongoing efforts in managing occupational exposure to hazardous substances. ## Notice In Great Britain (GB) the key focus for controlling occupational exposure to harmful substances at work is effective risk management with the application of good exposure control and occupational health practices. Prior to the end of the Transition Period, the UK was subject to the requirements of EU legislation in this area. This included the introduction of Binding Occupational Exposure Limits (BOELVs) through implementation of amendments to the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, and Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values (IOELVs) through amendments to the Chemicals Agents Directive (CAD). Implementation of these directives in GB was achieved through the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations 2002 (COSHH), by the addition or revision of Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) in HSE publication EH40/2005. WELs form part of COSHH and are set for specific hazardous substances and must not be exceeded and exposure to asthmagens, carcinogens and mutagens must be reduced to as low as is reasonably practicable (ALARP). Following the end of the Transition Period we are no longer involved in the EU limit setting regime. However, we will continue, as now, to have a domestic GB Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) setting system in place. As part of continuing this approach, we are developing the long-term GB delivery model and our own domestic capability and capacity for setting WELs in GB. Northern Ireland are responsible for developing their own system. The GB process for establishing WELs continues under the current robust and well-established regulatory framework. The focus remains on those substances where we think we can have most impact in terms of reducing cases of occupational ill-health in GB. As part of supporting our longer-term capability, we require experienced toxicologists to undertake the effective review and assessment of available scientific data and other relevant information. HSE is seeking support from an expert toxicology specialist to assist with identifying the necessary skills, experience and competence required to support ongoing delivery of our GB WELs regime. Additional information: All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bcc1670-0857-4515-85b8-01f9f3f14906 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 May 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85 - Health and social work services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 85111800 - Pathology services - 85111810 - Blood analysis services - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories - 90721500 - Toxic substances protection services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2021 at 08:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bcc1670-0857-4515-85b8-01f9f3f14906 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bcc1670-0857-4515-85b8-01f9f3f14906 19th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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