--- title: "The Calibration/Maintenance of HSE's Measurement/Protective Equipment and The Provision of Various Complementary Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b49f6ca-7623-4c57-adeb-570b5dd238a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b49f6ca-7623-4c57-adeb-570b5dd238a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b49f6ca-7623-4c57-adeb-570b5dd238a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b49f6ca-7623-4c57-adeb-570b5dd238a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2019-01-16" --- # The Calibration/Maintenance of HSE's Measurement/Protective Equipment and The Provision of Various Complementary Services Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b49f6ca-7623-4c57-adeb-570b5dd238a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b49f6ca-7623-4c57-adeb-570b5dd238a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b49f6ca-7623-4c57-adeb-570b5dd238a1.json) ## Summary The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is conducting an open tender process for "The Calibration/Maintenance of HSE's Measurement/Protective Equipment and The Provision of Various Complementary Services." This contract falls under the industry category of calibration services and is set to commence on 1 April 2019 for a duration of three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The deadline for submitting responses is 1 March 2019 at 13:00 hrs (GMT). Delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various overseas territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration and maintenance services. Companies that can provide high-quality calibration services conforming to UKAS standards will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, ensuring that they have the capability to meet HSE's requirements while potentially minimising sub-contracting. Winning this contract could lead to steady work with a key public sector client and enhance a firm's profile in the calibration services market. ## Notice HSE's Inspectors, Specialists and Scientists use a wide range of measurement and protective equipment to support their work. It is vital that this equipment is in the right place at the right time and calibrated and maintained to the highest standards (typically UKAS). HSE's bespoke Equipment Exchange Programme (EEP), described in Section 3.1 ensures that properly calibrated/maintained equipment is always available where needed. HSE is seeking to appoint a sole contractor to manage the EEP and to support equipment Users on behalf of HSE. Minimal sub-contracting of certain aspects of the calibration requirement will be acceptable. HSE's current contract for services relating to the maintenance, calibration, distribution of its instrument stock is due to expire on 31 March 2019 and HSE is seeking to let a replacement contract which will run for a period of three years commencing on 01 April 2019, with the option to extend the contract for a period of up to two years in one year installments. Additional information: Additional information on how to apply for this opportunity: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/ All tender documentation is available through the In-tend Supplier e-Tendering portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse). You are required to register to access the documents. Registration is free of charge. The deadline for receipt of responses is no later than 1 March 2019 @ 13:00 hrs (GMT). HSE reserves the right to reject any tender received after this deadline, for whatever reason. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70874f9-0f1d-4415-b26f-c5a59ea35050 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50433000 - Calibration services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2019 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70874f9-0f1d-4415-b26f-c5a59ea35050 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70874f9-0f1d-4415-b26f-c5a59ea35050 16th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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