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title: "HSE RFQ - STEREO MICROSCOPE FOR METALLURGICAL EXAMINATION"
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# HSE RFQ - STEREO MICROSCOPE FOR METALLURGICAL EXAMINATION

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce54765b-2ca2-4e63-b4a8-272d9836bddd

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## Summary

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently concluded an award for the procurement of a stereo microscope for metallurgical examination, under the tender ID HSE/T4646. The buying organisation, HSE's Science Division, located in Harpur Hill, Buxton, sought competitive quotations via an open procedure. The industry category falls under laboratory, optical and precision equipments. The contract was awarded on 30th September 2024 to Nikon Metrology Europe N.V., with a contract value of £17,097. The procurement followed an open procedure below the threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 29th August 2024 and the contract period spanning from 30th September 2024 to 31st March 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision optical tools. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the procurement’s open nature and below-threshold categorisation. Such contracts can help businesses broaden their client base and engage with HSE, a reputable public sector organisation in the United Kingdom. Engaging in this procurement process could pave the way for future collaborations and enhance market visibility for businesses in the laboratory and optical equipment sector.

## 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: 1 x Stereo Microscope for metallurgical examination 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/cc75909b-86f1-4f1a-9fbc-5b385b53c934 |
| 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 | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,097 |
| 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

- 30 Sep 2024 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc75909b-86f1-4f1a-9fbc-5b385b53c934
- 19 Jul 2024 at 13:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50eeba72-add3-47fd-9a10-f2c875b97ef6
- 19 Jul 2024 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50eeba72-add3-47fd-9a10-f2c875b97ef6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc75909b-86f1-4f1a-9fbc-5b385b53c934
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50eeba72-add3-47fd-9a10-f2c875b97ef6
  19th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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