# Supply, delivery and installation of a Micro-Macro hardness testing machine

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Health & Safety Executive](/buyers/health-safety-executive/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £40,000
- Published: 11 February 2021
- Planned start: 26 February 2021
- Planned end: 26 February 2021
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: b4d99993-2c2b-47f2-a3f7-4a2a08c5ce2b-412481
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c92efc2-3d3f-4800-82e5-96b32624b942

## Description

HSE require quotes for the \.upply, delivery and installation of a Micro-Macro hardness testing machine\. • Micro-Macro hardness testing machine for the hardness testing of metals • Must be capable of carrying out Vickers Hardness testing and Vickers micro-hardness testing of prepared metal samples • Must be Bench mountable • Must comprise rotating turret capable of taking at least one hardness indenter and at least two magnifying objectives • Essential requirement is ability to measure Vickers hardness and Vickers micro-hardness • Desirable is the ability to also measure Brinell and Knoop hardness Full details are in the attached specification document\. Additional information: Tenders must be submitted via email to tenders@hse\.gov\.uk, quoting the tender reference number above \(HSE/T3862\)\. No other means of submitting your bid is permissible unless in exceptional circumstances and with the advance agreement of HSE Procurement Unit\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d99993-2c2b-47f2-a3f7-4a2a08c5ce2b-412481)