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title: "Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) for asbestos analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077bfd"
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# Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) for asbestos analysis

Buyer: Health & Safety Executive  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077bfd

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## Summary

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), through its Science, Engineering and Analysis Division, sought one transmission electron microscope with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) for asbestos analysis. This is a laboratory instrument purchase, classified under laboratory and precision equipment (CPV 38000000). Delivery is to the HSE laboratory at Harpur Hill, Buxton, Derbyshire. The equipment is intended for asbestos analysis; the procurement describes a single microscope system rather than separate lots or a wider laboratory service. Suppliers should therefore be able to provide an integrated TEM and EDS setup suitable for the stated analytical purpose and deliver it to the HSE’s Buxton facility.

The HSE invited competitive quotations through an open procedure, using an accelerated process on grounds of urgency. The tender was published on 29 September 2026. The deadline for clarification questions was 6 October 2026 at 17:00, and offers were due by 9 October 2026 at 13:00. The stated estimated value is £400,000 excluding VAT (£500,000 including VAT). The contract period is scheduled for 31 March 2027, with the award decision due by 31 March 2027. There is one lot. The buyer’s selection basis is whether the supplier meets all essential requirements, assessment of any other specified capabilities or features, cost, and delivery lead time.

This opportunity is suited to specialist laboratory equipment manufacturers, distributors or integrators able to supply a transmission electron microscope with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy configured for asbestos analysis. Suppliers need to demonstrate compliance with every essential specification; additional stated capabilities and features may also influence assessment. Price and delivery lead time are also explicit considerations, so bidders should be able to provide a clear commercial offer and credible delivery arrangements. The requirement is for one high-value laboratory instrument system, making it relevant to suppliers with experience supplying comparable microscopy and elemental analysis equipment to scientific or analytical laboratories. No particular accreditation, staffing qualification or minimum organisational capacity is set out in the procurement details.

## Notice

The Science, Engineering and Analysis Division (SEAD) of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) invites competitive quotations for the supply of the following item to their Laboratory located at Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN: 1 x Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) for asbestos analysis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091651-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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 & Safety Executive |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Postcode area | 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

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

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2026 at 09:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091651-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091651-2026
  29th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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