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title: "PURCHASE OF HANDHELD XRF ANALYSIS EQUIPMENT FOR COMPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS OF HEAVY ELEMENTS"
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# PURCHASE OF HANDHELD XRF ANALYSIS EQUIPMENT FOR COMPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS OF HEAVY ELEMENTS

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd5744ad-6522-4cd8-8903-0789102125b7

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive is seeking quotes for the purchase of handheld XRF analysis equipment for compositional analysis of heavy elements. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment sector. The tender period is active and will close on 24th February 2021 at 13:00 UTC, with the contract period starting on 26th February 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £25,000, and bids must be submitted via email, referencing the tender ID HSE/T3877. The delivery location specified is Bootle, England.

This opportunity offers potential for SMEs specialised in laboratory equipment or analytical devices to expand their business by providing high-quality measurement technologies. Companies involved in the manufacturing or supply of portable analytical instruments or those with expertise in XRF and LIBS technology would be particularly suited to compete in this tender, enabling them to potentially secure a contract with a prominent governmental authority.

## Notice

HSE require quotes for the urgent supply of hand-held portable equipment for measurement of compositions of metals (both heavy and light elements) using XRF and/or LIBS analysis. Full details are in the attached specification document. Additional information: Tenders must be submitted via email to tenders@hse.gov.uk, quoting the tender reference number above (HSE/T3877). No other means of submitting your bid is permissible unless in exceptional circumstances and with the advance agreement of HSE Procurement Unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09dc6772-5102-4680-bda0-42ad5309f3a2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2021 - 26 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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

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

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2021 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09dc6772-5102-4680-bda0-42ad5309f3a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09dc6772-5102-4680-bda0-42ad5309f3a2
  17th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47b64604-cadb-4134-87b9-6bd6a037c984
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/907f5f7c-e79b-4dd8-b8a3-0f5c4a515eec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bbcc50f-8f69-4f1d-9e96-a21fa3d632a5

## Notice URLs

- http://hse.gov.uk

## Provenance

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