--- title: "Replacement X-ray diffraction instrument" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056000" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056000" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056000.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056000.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE" published: "2025-08-12" --- # Replacement X-ray diffraction instrument Buyer: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056000 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056000) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056000.json) ## Summary The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a public authority within the central government, is in the tender stage for procuring a replacement X-ray diffraction instrument. The procurement process, identified under ID HSE/T4787 and classified primarily within the goods category, is conducted through an open procedure, which allows broad participation. The equipment is required for their Science Division's laboratory located in Harpur Hill, Buxton, United Kingdom. Bidders must submit their proposals by the 30th of September, 2025, with enquiries to be concluded by the 23rd of September, 2025. The contract, valued at £205,000 excluding VAT, is expected to be awarded by the 3rd of November, 2025. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in scientific equipment manufacturing or supply. The procurement criteria emphasize technical capability, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness, thus providing a platform for businesses with a track record of delivering high-quality X-ray inspection equipment. Companies that can innovate and provide solutions matching or exceeding the technical specifications outlined by the HSE stand a good chance of securing this contract, facilitating growth and enhancing their reputation within the industrial health and safety sector. The open procedure ensures a level playing field, encouraging diverse participation from the industry. ## 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, United Kingdom. The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) Science and Research Centre is Britain's leading industrial health and safety facility. It supports HSE's mission to protect people's health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled. This equipment is required to replace a Panalytical Xpert pro MPD which is now more than 20 years old. Requirement is for 1 x X-ray diffraction Instrument ### Planning Information HSE are tendering for an X-ray diffraction Instrument. The opportunity will go live on Wednesday 17th July 2025, with a value of £205,000 (ex VAT), £246,000 (inc VAT). Interested bidders should access the opportunity via In-tend - please see tender opportunity advertised separately. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048030-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 17 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £205,000 | | Lots value | £205,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTH AND 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus - 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment ## Release History - 12 Aug 2025 at 12:18 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048030-2025 - 17 Jul 2025 at 07:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040688-2025 - 16 Jul 2025 at 08:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040378-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048030-2025 12th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040688-2025 17th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040378-2025 16th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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