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THE REFURBISHMENT OF BUILDING 42 TO CREATE A NEW GAS INCIDENT INVESTIGATION LABORATORY

Health and Safety Executive

Published: Oct 7, 2026

Updated: Oct 7, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, energy and power and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Rehabilitation, Oil Gas and Laboratory. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

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. The following services and works are required: • Supply and installation of new Kingspan composite roof panel system • Coordination with Client’s asbestos contractor appointed to remove existing asbestos cement sheet roof • Supply and installation of new roller shutter doors • Replacement of internal doors with new fire rated doors • Replacement of failed concrete lintels and associated masonry repointing • Replacement of final section of existing gas main to increase gas supply • New gas supply to Building 45 • Internal gas works to distribute to testing locations • Internal electrical modifications • Relocation and commissioning of existing equipment including extract booth and heat exchanger • Installation of new epoxy resin flooring throughout • Decorations throughout • The successful contractor shall be required to engage with the HSE’s incumbent ATEX Electrical Contractor SR Electrical Services Ltd. for the installation and commissioning of a new ATEX rated extract fan within the existing extract booth. The works are required at our Buxton site at SK17 9JN. The works are required to commence in January 2027 and to complete by 26th March 2026.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 094924-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Health and Safety Executive

Health and Safety Executive has issued 42 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 26 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Health and Safety Executive in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 094924-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.