Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c79-3b4d-728b-bd48-0c477ebebaa1/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-an-energy-dispersive-x-ray-fluorescenc pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Tender for the Provision of an Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer for HSE's Science and Research Centre, Buxton SK17 9JN [Health & Safety Executive](https://tendernation.io/buyers/health-safety-executive) Estimated value Not stated Published 2 Dec 2021 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Science Division (SD) of the Health and Safety Executive invites bids for the provision of an Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer for HSE's Science and Research Centre, Buxton, SK17 9JN. This equipment is required to enhance the analytical capability of HSE and enable it to meet the requirements of the HSE and other external customers. This system would be used for the non-destructive analysis of: • Elements in airborne particulate matter captured on air filter samples e.g., as described in US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) IO-3.3 • Elements in sedimented powders, fumes, ashes, and dust collected from workplace processes e.g., welding fume. • Elements in samples submitted by HSE Engineers for forensic analysis e.g., in solid materials such as metallic components/fragments plastics, polymers; in liquids/solvents, in greases/lubricating oils etc. Note to Tenderers: Key requirement: To deliver and install the system and establish one HSE method by 26 March 2022 HSE require interested parties to show how their proposed systems could meet such parameters. Where options (if available) are listed, these may either be included in the given price or costed separately, please specify. A full, detailed specification can be found in the ITT document pack and can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. Additional information: 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: [in-tendhost.co.uk/hse](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse) Read full description ## CPV classification X-ray devices Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9fc5e879-cf34-45d8-80a4-273b4af53ba1) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Health & Safety Executive: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/health-safety-executive) [Sector More Medical equipment & pharmaceuticals tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/medical-equipment-pharmaceuticals) ## More tenders like this [Custom made Cranial Plates Tender · Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · 28 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a158c1-0673-726d-b0b6-25ad41206a9b/custom-made-cranial-plates-tender) [Pharmaceutical products – Open-House-Rabattverträge 2026-17 Tafamidis · Techniker Krankenkasse · 773 days left · 30 Nov 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-aa23-7217-b0b6-daa9dc9fe3b2/germany-pharmaceutical-products-open-house-rabattvertrage-2026-17-tafamidis) [Enteral feeds – Enteralna prehrana · Klinički Bolnički Centar Split · 31 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-61f0-727d-a7e5-8af11fde40a5/croatia-enteral-feeds-enteralna-prehrana) [Operating-theatre devices – Operační stoly · Fakultní nemocnice Brno · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-6f95-7385-a1b5-a45251fdf818/czechia-operating-theatre-devices-operacni-stoly) [Orthopaedic implants – Dostawa implantów ortopedycznych · Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny w Białymstoku · 30 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-a014-7092-93fd-a23b17232c85/poland-orthopaedic-implants-dostawa-implantow-ortopedycznych) [Autoclaves – Autoklaver till Tandvårdshögskolan i Malmö · Malmö universitet · 9 days left · 28 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-9dd7-7329-993d-a6e0f71667e9/sweden-autoclaves-autoklaver-till-tandvardshogskolan-i-malmo)