Scope
Reference
HSE/T4787
Description
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
Total value (estimated)
- £205,000 excluding VAT
- £246,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 3 November 2025
- 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38530000 - Diffraction apparatus
- 38582000 - X-ray inspection equipment
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 August 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 September 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Evaluation of bids will be based on being able to meet the technical aspects as outlined in the specification with the shortest timescale, at best price |
Cost |
Weighting description
Evaluation of bids will be based on being able to meet the technical aspects as outlined in the specification with the shortest timescale, at best price
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Health and Safety Executive
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBXM-4389-TXVZ
Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside
Liverpool
L20 7HS
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@hse.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government