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title: "UKHSA Scientific - Provision of a Portable Particulate Matter (PM) System"
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buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2023-09-08"
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# UKHSA Scientific - Provision of a Portable Particulate Matter (PM) System

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de0df5c9-34bd-413d-a212-872bda1750d9

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is planning a tender for the provision of a Portable Particulate Matter (PM) System. The system is required to measure PM in air and enable chemical and elemental analyses. The aim is to accurately measure/monitor total suspended particulates, PM10, PM2.5 and PM1, and to segregate these PM by size. The deadline for engagement is September 19, 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in air quality management, laboratory equipment, and medical devices. SMEs would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability criteria. The UKHSA is the buying organisation, based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the planning stage, providing potential suppliers time to prepare and engage with the tender requirements.

## Notice

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) toxicology department is seeking to appoint a provider for the provision of a portable particulate matter (PM) system. The portable PM system is required for the ability to measure PM in air and to collect PM to enable chemical and elemental analyses. The aim is for the system to be readily deployed to any UK location that will be able to accurately measure/monitor both total suspended particulates, PM10, PM2.5 and PM1 and to collect and segregate these PM by size. Please respond to this early market engagement via the following: 1. Complete the attached Request for Information form 2. Send your completed response to science.tendering@ukhsa.gov.uk FAO Luke Fillery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce5abbfa-d0b2-41bb-b49c-ed3975188d63 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90731100 - Air quality management

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2023 at 09:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce5abbfa-d0b2-41bb-b49c-ed3975188d63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce5abbfa-d0b2-41bb-b49c-ed3975188d63
  8th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0f50966-5008-40df-96c0-3d5ec5caeee0
  UKHSA_Request for Information (RFI) - Portable PM System

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