Scope
Reference
HSE/T4809
Description
HSE SD operates a joinery workshop for the bespoke/low volume manufacturing of items in support of our research and incident investigations. The joinery machinery is used to process a range of timber and engineered woods, and other materials such as thermoplastics, mica board, and cement-based fireboard.
HSE Science Division is aiming to replace/upgrade the joinery machinery and for the purposes of this tender is aiming to procure replacements for our sliding table panel saw and planer/thicknesser.
Total value (estimated)
- £35,000 excluding VAT
- £42,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 October 2025 to 13 October 2025
- 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 43810000 - Woodworking equipment
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 September 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 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
Award criteria
The successful supplier will be selected based on the appropriateness of the suggested product to HSE's needs combined with an assessment of the cost against other tender submissions.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
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