Planning

Liquid Hydrogen Flow Conditioning Module for Experimental Programme

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 11:09

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Liquid Hydrogen Flow Conditioning Module for Experimental Programme". This process falls under the industry category of industrial process control equipment and is intended to be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically at the HSE Buxton test site in Merseyside. The procurement method is open, conducted as a below threshold open competition, with the tender period set to end on 2nd February 2026. Communication with suppliers can begin as early as 5th January 2026 with the contract period expected to run from 1st March 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in industrial equipment manufacturing, particularly those capable of designing innovative solutions for hydrogen flow conditioning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer cost-effective manufacturing solutions or who have expertise in cryogenic and gas flow systems may find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging with this procurement could facilitate business growth through collaboration with a central government public authority, offering a chance to expand into government contracting and develop advanced technologies within the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Liquid Hydrogen Flow Conditioning Module for Experimental Programme

Notice Description

HSE require a liquid hydrogen flow conditioning module for use during a research test programme. The flow conditioning module should be able to produce a flow of cryogenic gaseous hydrogen at a set flow rate (between 30 - 400 g/s) and temperature (between 25 - 50 K). Liquid hydrogen will flow into the conditioning module in which the liquid hydrogen will be vaporised and temperature controlled. A supply of gaseous hydrogen is available to mix and heat the liquid flow if required, though a suitable design will reduce the flow requirements of ambient temperature hydrogen. A supply of water is also available as a heat exchange medium if required, or other heat exchange fluid may be used The equipment is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. HSE is seeking to understand the design of potential solutions and the associated costs of manufacturing this equipment. Suppliers should email tenders@hse.gov.uk with any questions and costs associated with supplying the above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085291-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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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