Tender

Hydrogen Generation Equipment

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender

29 Jul 2025 at 11:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive has initiated a procurement process for the supply of hydrogen generation equipment, with an emphasis on procuring two new hydrogen generators. This tender, tagged under the "Hydrogen" industry category, involves an open procurement method, with submissions handled electronically via the HSE In-Tend e-procurement portal. The process is particularly relevant to businesses capable of providing goods, specifically those in the field of analytical laboratory equipment, and is classified as below threshold open competition. Located in Bootle, Merseyside, UK, the tender process is currently active with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 15th August 2025 and a closing date for tenders on 22nd August 2025. The contract is set to start on the 15th of September 2025 and will be awarded based on compliance with specifications and competitive pricing.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory instrumentation, particularly those with experience in providing high-specification gas generation equipment. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, highlighting the suitability of smaller or specialised equipment manufacturers and suppliers capable of delivering high purity hydrogen generation solutions with the capacity for timely technical support. Companies with a strong track record in innovative gas technology and equipment maintenance services could find significant growth avenues through meeting the project requirements, thereby enhancing their portfolios within central government supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hydrogen Generation Equipment

Notice Description

Statement of Service Requirement 2 x new hydrogen generators, with the following specifications: * Must be capable of supplying hydrogen on demand for use with analytical laboratory gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS) equipment. * Must have a hydrogen output flow of 500 ml/min; please specify maximum output in ml/min. * Must generate a hydrogen gas purity of 99.9999%; please specify achievable purity. * Must have a gas outlet gas pressure of 80 psi; please specify outlet pressure range in psi. * Must be equipped with internal leak detection sensor and an automatic shutdown facility in the event that a hydrogen leak is detected. * Must be equipped with 1/8th inch outlet fittings * Must have a standard comprehensive warranty of 12 months for system and 24 months for the membrane cell * Must provide an on-call instrument support with a guaranteed on-site response within 48 hours of call out. * Please indicate the procedure required for delivery, installation and commissioning. * Please specify electrical power supply and water quality requirements. * Please provide details of any ongoing consumables required for operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043807-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24111600 - Hydrogen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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