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title: "DSIT 050 - HSE RFQ - Inverted Microscope"
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# DSIT 050 - HSE RFQ - Inverted Microscope

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c58d4af-b14e-47df-be8c-df04b4d46161

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive has awarded a contract for the supply of an optical microscope in an inverted configuration suitable for metallurgical observation of polished metals and cross-section samples. The contract, titled "DSIT 050 - HSE RFQ - Inverted Microscope", was awarded to Nikon Metrology Europe N.V., with a contract value of £60,230.13 GBP. The procurement process was open with a tender deadline on 18th March 2024 and a contract period from 26th to 31st March 2024. The tender falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipments, and the contract location is at Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN in the United Kingdom.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in supplying laboratory and optical equipment, to engage with the Health & Safety Executive on future procurement opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly suitable, given the preference for SME participation indicated in the tender suitability criteria. The transparent and competitive nature of the procurement method offers a level playing field for businesses looking to grow through public sector contracts.

## 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 An optical microscope in an inverted configuration suitable for metallurgical observation of polished metals and cross-section samples 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/12232e2f-e98a-42cb-97cc-fcb19de1ef08 |
| 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 | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,230 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL |
| 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 | NIKON METROLOGY EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2024 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12232e2f-e98a-42cb-97cc-fcb19de1ef08
- 28 Feb 2024 at 17:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b347e0-02f9-45d0-a4e0-3c579c4101c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12232e2f-e98a-42cb-97cc-fcb19de1ef08
  11th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3b347e0-02f9-45d0-a4e0-3c579c4101c2
  28th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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