--- title: "TOXICOLOGY RESOURCE AND CAPABILITY FOR SETTING WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS IN GB." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d58f8822-b3dd-422a-a250-413dfef3f973" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d58f8822-b3dd-422a-a250-413dfef3f973" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d58f8822-b3dd-422a-a250-413dfef3f973.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d58f8822-b3dd-422a-a250-413dfef3f973.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2021-04-19" --- # TOXICOLOGY RESOURCE AND CAPABILITY FOR SETTING WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS IN GB. Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d58f8822-b3dd-422a-a250-413dfef3f973 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d58f8822-b3dd-422a-a250-413dfef3f973) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d58f8822-b3dd-422a-a250-413dfef3f973.json) ## Summary The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is currently conducting a procurement process for "Toxicology Resource and Capability for Setting Workplace Exposure Limits in GB." This initiative focuses on laboratory services aimed at controlling occupational exposure to harmful substances. The tender has recently been published, with a closing date for submissions by 16 April 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 18 April 2021 and will run until 31 May 2021, and is being procured through an open procedure below the threshold. The location for this procurement is Great Britain, particularly addressing the regulatory needs following the cessation of the UK’s obligation to EU directives on workplace exposure limits. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services and toxicology sectors, particularly those specialising in occupational health and environmental safety. Companies with expertise in research laboratory services, blood analysis, and toxic substance protection will find this project particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their agility and focused services can meet the specific requirements outlined by the HSE for developing and maintaining domestic exposure limit systems in Great Britain. ## Notice In Great Britain (GB) the key focus for controlling occupational exposure to harmful substances at work is effective risk management with the application of good exposure control and occupational health practices. Prior to the end of the Transition Period, the UK was subject to the requirements of EU legislation in this area. This included the introduction of Binding Occupational Exposure Limits (BOELVs) through implementation of amendments to the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, and Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values (IOELVs) through amendments to the Chemicals Agents Directive (CAD). Implementation of these directives in GB was achieved through the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations 2002 (COSHH), by the addition or revision of Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) in HSE publication EH40/2005. WELs form part of COSHH and are set for specific hazardous substances and must not be exceeded and exposure to asthmagens, carcinogens and mutagens must be reduced to as low as is reasonably practicable (ALARP). Following the end of the Transition Period we are no longer involved in the EU limit setting regime. However, we will continue, as now, to have a domestic GB Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) setting system in place. As part of continuing this approach, we are developing the long-term GB delivery model and our own domestic capability and capacity for setting WELs in GB. Northern Ireland are responsible for developing their own system. The GB process for establishing WELs continues under the current robust and well-established regulatory framework. The focus remains on those substances where we think we can have most impact in terms of reducing cases of occupational ill-health in GB. As part of supporting our longer-term capability, we require experienced toxicologists to undertake the effective review and assessment of available scientific data and other relevant information. HSE is seeking support from an expert toxicology specialist to assist with identifying the necessary skills, experience and competence required to support ongoing delivery of our GB WELs regime. 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/5f51b522-643f-4c03-ba1f-34730bb290db | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 19 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Apr 2021 - 31 May 2021 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 85 - Health and social work services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 85111800 - Pathology services - 85111810 - Blood analysis services - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories - 90721500 - Toxic substances protection services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2021 at 08:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f51b522-643f-4c03-ba1f-34730bb290db - 29 Mar 2021 at 11:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f51b522-643f-4c03-ba1f-34730bb290db - 24 Mar 2021 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f51b522-643f-4c03-ba1f-34730bb290db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f51b522-643f-4c03-ba1f-34730bb290db 19th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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