Published date: 19 April 2021
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Laboratory services - 71900000
Research laboratory services - 73111000
Pathology services - 85111800
Blood analysis services - 85111810
Services provided by medical laboratories - 85145000
Toxic substances protection services - 90721500
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£1
Procurement reference
HSE/T3914A
Published date
19 April 2021
Closing date
5 May 2021
Closing time
1pm
Contract start date
10 May 2021
Contract end date
30 June 2021
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
In Great Britain (GB) the key focus for controlling occupational exposure to harmful substances at work is effective risk management with the application of good exposure control and occupational health practices. Prior to the end of the Transition Period, the UK was subject to the requirements of EU legislation in this area. This included the introduction of Binding Occupational Exposure Limits (BOELVs) through implementation of amendments to the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, and Indicative Occupational Exposure Limit Values (IOELVs) through amendments to the Chemicals Agents Directive (CAD). Implementation of these directives in GB was achieved through the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations 2002 (COSHH), by the addition or revision of Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) in HSE publication EH40/2005. WELs form part of COSHH and are set for specific hazardous substances and must not be exceeded and exposure to asthmagens, carcinogens and mutagens must be reduced to as low as is reasonably practicable (ALARP).
Following the end of the Transition Period we are no longer involved in the EU limit setting regime. However, we will continue, as now, to have a domestic GB Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) setting system in place. As part of continuing this approach, we are developing the long-term GB delivery model and our own domestic capability and capacity for setting WELs in GB. Northern Ireland are responsible for developing their own system.
The GB process for establishing WELs continues under the current robust and well-established regulatory framework. The focus remains on those substances where we think we can have most impact in terms of reducing cases of occupational ill-health in GB. As part of supporting our longer-term capability, we require experienced toxicologists to undertake the effective review and assessment of available scientific data and other relevant information.
HSE is seeking support from an expert toxicology specialist to assist with identifying the necessary skills, experience and competence required to support ongoing delivery of our GB WELs regime.
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