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title: "SOUND METERS SD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86044963-b280-4a76-add8-5ad00e86dc24"
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buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE"
published: "2020-03-31"
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# SOUND METERS SD

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86044963-b280-4a76-add8-5ad00e86dc24

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of "Sound Meters SD". This procurement falls under the Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments category and is set within the United Kingdom. The tender period is scheduled to end on 21 April 2020, with the contract period commencing shortly after, on 22 April 2020, and concluding by 30 June 2020. The procurement method chosen is a direct single tender action, as the value of the contract is below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying sound level measuring instruments. Businesses experienced in delivering handheld and tripod-mounted units capable of high dB(C) measurements and compliant with BS EN 61672 (IEC 61672):2013 standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could lead to significant growth opportunities for companies in the testing and evaluation instrument market.

## Notice

* Needs to be a stand alone unit, hand held and be able to be tripod mounted = sound level meter. * Need to be able to handle peaks up to 160 to 170 dB(C) - this will mean using a 1/4 inch microphone, (not standard issue with sound level meters) * Needs to be able to carry out A-weighted and C-weighted measurements simultaneously. * Must be able to do C-weighted peak for Control of Noise at Work Regs 2005. * Needs to be able to do impulse weightings for Firework standards testing measurements * All in one unit/supplier/manufacturer to mitigate risk of microphone element not communicating with meter element. * Instrument needs to meet BS EN 61672 (IEC 61672):2013 Additional information: Please apply directly to the buyer using the contact details provided, or follow the instructions given in the notice description or information section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59af5f0e-4183-4d7a-884f-bfafcefa3e81 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| 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 | 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

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2020 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59af5f0e-4183-4d7a-884f-bfafcefa3e81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59af5f0e-4183-4d7a-884f-bfafcefa3e81
  31st March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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