--- title: "Specialist HAVS Testing" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-149773" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-149773" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-149773.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-149773.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-09" --- # Specialist HAVS Testing Buyer: WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-149773 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-149773) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-149773.json) ## Summary Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a specialist contractor for HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome) testing, aimed at assessing vibration levels from handheld equipment. The procurement process, falling under the health and safety services category, is currently in the tender stage. The location for this project is Wrexham, with specific activities pertaining to the measuring of ‘A(8)’ values for various tools used within the council. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their quotes electronically by 28th April 2025 at 17:00, while the award decision is expected by 5th May 2025. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in safety equipment, hand tools, health and safety consultancy, and related services. Businesses with expertise in mechanical handling equipment and safety training can also benefit from participating. Engaging in this procurement allows suppliers to establish a relationship with a regional authority and showcase their expertise in ensuring workplace safety, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector. ## Notice Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) are looking for a specialist contractor to undertake vibration measurements. The measurements are to be a sample of employees working with hand held equipment which when used emits a vibration value. Intensity of vibration for different tools is usually measured as an acceleration unit corrected for an eight hour working day and referred to as an 'A(8)' value.Full details can be found within the attached document.Interested Contractors are encouraged to provide a quote for the work.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=149773.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:149773) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149773 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WREXHAM | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL11 1AR | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham | | Local authority | Wrexham | | Electoral ward | Grosvenor | | Westminster constituency | Wrexham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 35113000 - Safety equipment - 42418500 - Mechanical handling equipment - 44511000 - Hand tools - 44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools - 71317200 - Health and safety services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services - 79417000 - Safety consultancy services - 80550000 - Safety training services ## Release History - 9 Apr 2025 at 09:58 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149773 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=APR507133&idx=1 9th April 2025 - Hand Arm Vibration - Sample measuring the 'A(8)' value of WCBC hand held tools ## Notice URLs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=149773.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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