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title: "Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Watches - Market Engagement"
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buyer: "ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Watches - Market Engagement

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74a8a1bb-19e1-4db6-98ad-f9a2599adece

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## Summary

The Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) is initiating a tender process titled "Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) Watches - Market Engagement." This procurement process falls under the industry category of Office and Computing Machinery, with additional relevance to Electrical Machinery and Machinery for mining, quarrying, and construction equipment. The process is currently in the Tender stage, and it seeks to acquire HAVS watches to enhance workforce health and safety. The delivery location is specified as Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th October 2024, and the contract period is set from 2nd January 2025 to 2nd January 2030.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and safety equipment, particularly those manufacturing wearable technology like HAVS watches. Companies with expertise in electrical machinery and computing equipment will find this tender particularly relevant. While RMBC is gauging market interest and suitability through this process, businesses that demonstrate high competency in producing such technology stand to benefit greatly by contributing to the improved safety measures of a sizable workforce. This market engagement could lead to substantial contract value and long-term growth for suppliers with the right capabilities.

## Notice

RMBC require Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome(HAVS) Watches to further strengthen health and safety within the workforce. With the market continuously improving RMBC would like to approach the market to ascertain levels of competency, interest and suitability which will in turn support RMBC in the procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/381f0f1c-1d66-433a-a068-4d007e385ada |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 2 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/381f0f1c-1d66-433a-a068-4d007e385ada

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/381f0f1c-1d66-433a-a068-4d007e385ada
  16th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86758&B=UK
  RMBC have identified that a wearable device is required when operating machinery that pose a HAV risk. The purpose of this market engagement is to explore available options, understand the market and its complexities while also gauging interest.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104118
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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