Award

The Provision of Pressure Systems Consultancy Services

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 10:38

Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 10:51

PlanningUpdate

22 Jul 2025 at 10:46

Planning

21 Jul 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), focused on acquiring consultancy services for pressure systems. This contract, titled "The Provision of Pressure Systems Consultancy Services," falls under the industry category of research and development services. Located in the United Kingdom, this initiative went through various stages, including planning and tendering, eventually reaching the award stage with the contract being awarded on 3rd October 2025. The contract period begins on 27th October 2025 and extends to 26th October 2027. The procurement method was open, conducted below the threshold with open competition, and targeted central government public authority needs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in pressure systems consultancy, particularly those capable of offering advanced advisory services on complex pressure systems, including hydrogen services and cryogenic conditions. With a gross contract value of £57,600, companies ranging from large multinational enterprises to smaller specialised firms with expertise in pressure system safety and risk assessment could leverage this contract to expand their government portfolio and showcase their capabilities. The nature of the consultancy required also creates possible partnership avenues for training and development in specialised pressure systems, enhancing business reputation and industry standing.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Pressure Systems Consultancy Services

Notice Description

HSE Science Division at its Buxton site design, procure and operate a number of pressure systems. While many of these are standard and straightforward in nature, some others are more specialist as part of experimental studies to enable new technology and safety studies. This includes for example: * Hydrogen service; * Pressures of c 1,000 barg; * Composite vessels; * Cryogenic service; * Fire tests; * Hydraulic burst tests; and * Small scale pneumatic burst tests We require a call-off service, from a pressure systems specialist to provide advice, especially on such more specialised areas, covering: * Concept design advice; * Pre-purchase pressure systems advice; * As part of HSE's investigation function, we may be required to examine and operate pressure systems with limited provenance and to make an assessment of whether damaged systems can be operated safely; * Risk assessment advice; * Training provision to degree-qualified engineers and scientists working with pressure systems; * Pre-delivery factory acceptance support offsite for new, modified or reconditioned systems; * Advice on Written Schemes of Examination expectations; and * Interpretation of any exemptions under PSSR to ensure compliance.

Planning Information

Further information on the full requirements can be found via In Tend. The procurement documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse/aspx/Home HSE is inviting prospective suppliers too access the tender documentation/further information via their tendering portal above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056314
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064103-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@hse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HSB ENGINEERING INSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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