Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) for asbestos analysis

What the buyer is asking for

The Science, Engineering and Analysis Division (SEAD) of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) invites competitive quotations for the supply of the following item to their Laboratory located at Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN: 1 x Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) for asbestos analysis

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Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   29 Sept 2026, 09:11 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 6 days

   6 Oct 2026, 17:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 9 days

   9 Oct 2026, 13:00 BST
4. Award decision expected byin 183 days

   31 Mar 2027, 23:59 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice29 Sept 2026, 09:11 BST091651-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender