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title: "An Acoustic Test Fixture Manikin Head - AWARD"
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# An Acoustic Test Fixture Manikin Head - AWARD

Buyer: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1f03d37-2519-43d8-a7bf-a217959d69e4

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## Summary

The Health and Safety Executive is conducting a public procurement process for an Acoustic Test Fixture Manikin Head, aimed at testing various types of hearing protection. This contract falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £40,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender was awarded on 19 April 2017, with a contract period commencing on 2 April 2017 and lasting until 2 March 2018. Interested parties were required to submit their proposals by 14:00 on 29 March 2017, with delivery addresses accepted from various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacturing or supply of specialised laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in acoustics and hearing protection technologies. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions and able to meet stringent testing criteria would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, as the contract was awarded to G.R.A.S. Sound & Vibration UK Ltd for £29,109, there may still be scope for partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities in future related projects initiated by the Health and Safety Executive.

## Notice

HSE is inviting organisations to provide offers for an Acoustic Test Fixture Manikin Head which is required for the following types of work: o Testing of all types of hearing protector including both active and passive circumaural types and plugs o Measurements of hearing protection afforded by other head gear, for example police riot helmets, or firefighters breathing apparatus o Measurements of the interference with alarms and warning sounds caused by helmets and other headgear o Measurements of high direct sound pressure levels up to 170 dB for testing the performance of hearing protection at high noise levels. The attached documents detail the equirements in full and provide details on how to submit a proposal and how this will be evaluated: Instructions to Bidders document; Schedule A - Statement of Requirements; Schedule B - Tender Submission Form; Schedule C - Evaluation Criteria; Schedule D - Terms and Conditions; Schedule E - Pricing Schedule The deadline for responses is no later than 14.00hrs, 29 March 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f97e42e-899d-48c9-a71e-1163a8cfe45a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2017 - 2 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,109 |
| 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 AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | MERSEYSIDE |
| 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 | G.R.A.S. SOUND & VIBRATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2017 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f97e42e-899d-48c9-a71e-1163a8cfe45a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f97e42e-899d-48c9-a71e-1163a8cfe45a
  19th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk

## Provenance

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