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The Refurbishment of Building 42 to Create a New Gas Incident Investigation Laboratory

Health and Safety Executive · NHS and health

In brief

Health and Safety Executive is looking for suppliers for construction work (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £350,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 months, up to 6 months with extensions, starting 11 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 1pm, Tuesday 24 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by
1pm, Tuesday 24 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 40% · Price 60%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 19 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

All the Contractor Services required will be focused at HSE's Science & Research Centre at Harpur Hill in Buxton, Derbyshire. HSE's Buxton site extends to 550 acres of land, located less than 3 miles from the centre of Buxton. The site is comprised of a 17,000m² laboratory building completed in 2004, which is operated under a PFI (Public Finance Initiative) Contract, and approximately 100 other buildings and scientific test facilities measuring 11,000m², in total, spread across 550 acres. HSE have a requirement to create a new gas incident investigation laboratory and evidence store within existing buildings 42 and 45. The buildings require various backlog maintenance works, including replacement of precast concrete lintels, roofing and associated fabric upgrades. Additionally, upgrades are required to the gas main to increase the incoming supply to allow for concurrent testing of appliances. Refurbishing Building 42 will allow Science Division to continue further research on current HSE research projects within a dedicated facility, freeing up space within their current location for other usage. A dedicated facility will also allow for hosting clients for testing and research purposes. Delivery of this project will support the HSE Science, engineering and analysis division, via an increased capacity for incident investigations and research work into new gas technologies.

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  4. Make sure your bid arrives before 1pm, Tuesday 24 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 094924-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 102064-2026

About the buyer

Health and Safety ExecutiveLast 12 months

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From notice 094924-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 October 2026, last updated 28 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 October 2026.