Scope
Reference
1.11.4.4688.
Description
We require a call-off service, on a day-rate basis, from a pressure systems specialist to provide advice, especially on such more specialised areas, covering:
• Concept design advice;
• Pre-purchase pressure systems advice;
• As part of HSE's investigation function, we may be required to examine and operate pressure systems with limited provenance and to make an assessment of whether damaged systems can be operated safely;
• Risk assessment advice;
• Training provision to degree-qualified engineers and scientists working with pressure systems;
• Pre-delivery factory acceptance support offsite for new, modified or reconditioned systems;
• Advice on Written Schemes of Examination expectations; and
• Interpretation of any exemptions under PSSR to ensure compliance.
Note the statutory compliance inspections themselves, including both working and thorough examinations, are outside this work specification and are contracted separately.
Total value (estimated)
- £48,000 excluding VAT
- £57,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
5 September 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Further information on the full requirements can be found via In Tend.
The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
HSE is inviting prospective suppliers too access the tender documentation/further information via their tendering portal above.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Further information on the full requirements can be found via In Tend.
The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
HSE is inviting prospective suppliers too access the tender documentation/further information via their tendering portal above.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Technical specifications to be met
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
Further information on the full requirements can be found via In Tend.
The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home
HSE is inviting prospective suppliers too access the tender documentation/further information via their tendering portal above.
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
Website: http://www.hse.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government