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title: "HSE RFQ - Benchtop equipment for the measurement of carbon and sulphur content in metals using combustion analysis"
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# HSE RFQ - Benchtop equipment for the measurement of carbon and sulphur content in metals using combustion analysis

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ee26683-9424-41d1-953a-1bae39e5b675

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has awarded a contract for the supply of benchtop equipment for the measurement of carbon and sulphur content in metals. The tender was part of an open procedure below the threshold, with a total contract value of £50,000. LECO INSTRUMENTS UK LTD was awarded the contract, with a contract period starting on October 18, 2022, and ending on October 18, 2024, providing opportunities for suppliers of testing and evaluation instruments.

The procurement process was initiated by HSE's Science Division and took place in BOOTLE, England. The tender had a specific deadline for submission on September 5, 2022, and the contract period started on September 6, 2022, ending on November 7, 2022. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of goods and is well-suited for SMEs looking to provide physical checking and testing apparatus within the industry.

## Notice

The Science Division (SD) of the Health and Safety Executive invites competitive quotations for the Supply of the following item to their Laboratory located at Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN 1 x Benchtop equipment for the measurement of carbon and sulphur content in metals using combustion analysis 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/f357c9f7-0cb8-4af6-86e3-d51dee30588f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2022 - 18 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,690 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LECO INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2022 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f357c9f7-0cb8-4af6-86e3-d51dee30588f
- 8 Aug 2022 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6912a987-7cbc-4fe0-8db3-b51e9dc0c506

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f357c9f7-0cb8-4af6-86e3-d51dee30588f
  15th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6912a987-7cbc-4fe0-8db3-b51e9dc0c506
  8th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse

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