--- title: "Supply of a Spark Generator for Production of Nano Particles" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94987681-fb08-4262-a505-db510c88a9ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94987681-fb08-4262-a505-db510c88a9ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94987681-fb08-4262-a505-db510c88a9ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94987681-fb08-4262-a505-db510c88a9ee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2017-02-03" --- # Supply of a Spark Generator for Production of Nano Particles Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94987681-fb08-4262-a505-db510c88a9ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94987681-fb08-4262-a505-db510c88a9ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94987681-fb08-4262-a505-db510c88a9ee.json) ## Summary The Health and Safety Executive is seeking tenders for the supply of a Spark Generator for the production of nano particles. This procurement, classified under detection and analysis apparatus in the scientific sector, is located in Buxton, England. The tender period has a closing date of 17 March 2016, with an estimated contract start date of 1 April 2016 and a duration of one month. The budget for this project ranges from £10,000 to £20,000, and the procurement method has not been specified. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and related services, particularly for those able to offer innovative solutions for nanoparticle generation. Companies with expertise in calibration, installation, and training for scientific apparatus will find this contract suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project seeks to fulfil specific requirements for the production, warranty, and maintenance of the equipment. ## Notice The Health and Safety Laboratory (HSL) is Britain's leading industrial health and safety facility. HSL supports HSE's mission to protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled. BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT For the calibration/validation of air sampling methods, sampler devices, sensors and the production of laboratory proficiency test samples, HSL requires the ability to produce stable standard particle atmospheres. OBJECTIVES Production of stable standard particle atmospheres with outputs of constant size and concentration. SPECIFICATION REQUIRED The requirements are for:- * Capability to produce carbonaceous nanoparticles in the range 20 nm - 200 nm based upon a spark discharge process with the ability to produce other metallic nanoparticles. * Mass flow of up to 10 mg/hour * Ability to produce nanoparticle output for at least 5 hours stable * Volume dilution output from generator (vendor to describe available options) ideally through use of mass flow controllers for precise dilution control Installation, Commissioning and Training. Tender to include itemised delivery, installation, and commissioning costs for the HSL Buxton site and provision of on-site training of 3-4 staff in the use of the new system. Warranty. Customary warranty or extended warranty to be offered. HSL would like to a achieve 24 month warranty period as standard for the instrument. Other Services: We would also like to look at preventative maintenance and calibration services Additional information: Contract start date is estimated subject to approval and award. HSL has applied broad estimates in the lowest and highest value fields in the 'Summary Information' section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47269503-dbbc-4f9f-b94b-b99a179b8ac6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 30 Apr 2016 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 - 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus ## Release History - 3 Feb 2017 at 11:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47269503-dbbc-4f9f-b94b-b99a179b8ac6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47269503-dbbc-4f9f-b94b-b99a179b8ac6 3rd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f77b703-a542-4a51-a53d-ebb4853a56cf Tender Documents ## Notice URLs - http://www.hsl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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