--- title: "HSE VEAT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a57e8095-63d4-4399-8bfb-d0c1c77bc5a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a57e8095-63d4-4399-8bfb-d0c1c77bc5a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a57e8095-63d4-4399-8bfb-d0c1c77bc5a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a57e8095-63d4-4399-8bfb-d0c1c77bc5a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2022-12-15" --- # HSE VEAT Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a57e8095-63d4-4399-8bfb-d0c1c77bc5a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a57e8095-63d4-4399-8bfb-d0c1c77bc5a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a57e8095-63d4-4399-8bfb-d0c1c77bc5a9.json) ## Summary The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is planning a procurement process titled "HSE VEAT" in the industry category of Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase. The engagement end date is set for 28th December 2022, with the intention to proceed to contract with ThermoScientific for maintenance services on 29th December 2022. The opportunity is open to SMEs and VCSEs, and the delivery address is in BOOTLE, England. This tender for maintenance services for a specialised scientific instrument offers business growth opportunities for companies experienced in providing maintenance of high-value equipment. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in scientific equipment maintenance are well-suited to compete. HSE has identified the need for regular maintenance to comply with safety regulations and avoid service disruptions. The procurement process is designed to directly award the contract to ThermoScientific due to their technical expertise in maintaining the specific equipment. ## Notice HSE's ThermoScientific ICS5000+ ion chromatography (IC) instrument is used for of a variety of commercial samples and is essential for supplying samples for 3 sample types in the AIR PT scheme. It is also used for analysis of forensic samples relating to statutory workplace regulations and incident investigation, work which may result in legal proceedings. Regular maintenance is required to comply with the legal requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) for safe operation, to maintain analytical measurement quality, to reduce instrument downtime and maximize the lifespan of this expensive piece of scientific equipment. Regular maintenance, as specified by PUWER, is essential to maintain equipment safety. The instrument is also an expensive capital item with an estimated replacement cost of around PS100k. In order to fulfil the expected 10-year lifespan the IC instrument needs to be maintained by professional engineers. Lack of maintenance will reduce the lifespan of the instrument and impact safety, delivery and the quality of the measurements generated. In addition, if we do not have a contract, any breakdown will lead to disruption to delivery of our services as HSE will have to individually procure a repair visit with the significant delays this would incur. The requirement needs an external provider as HSE do not have the necessary expertise. HSE intends to direct award the contract for this work to the equipment manufacturer, ThermoScientific, under the provisions of Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) - whereby competition is absent for technical reasons. HSE asserts its belief that because of the specialized nature of scientific equipment such as this, such services with guaranteed repair can only be provided by the instrument supplier because they are the only known supplier to have the specialist knowledge required to maintain the equipment to the required standard and to offer a rapid guaranteed repair service when needed. Provided HSE's assertions in respect of this matter are not challenged in the intervening period, we plan to proceed to contract with ThermoScientific for these services on 29/12/2022 (allow for 10 days from date of publication - extend to next working day if the 10 days ends on a weekend or Bank Holiday). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7752b6a2-963a-4ef3-b32d-ee22d5f4594a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Dec 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments ## Release History - 15 Dec 2022 at 11:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7752b6a2-963a-4ef3-b32d-ee22d5f4594a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7752b6a2-963a-4ef3-b32d-ee22d5f4594a 15th December 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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