Planning

Gaseous Hydrogen Supply for Experimental Programme

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a central government public authority located in Merseyside, has announced a planned procurement process for the supply of gaseous hydrogen for an experimental programme at their Buxton test site. This procurement falls under the goods category with a primary classification of gases, as per CPV code 24100000. The tender, titled "Gaseous Hydrogen Supply for Experimental Programme," is currently in the planning stage with an open procurement method, inviting competition below threshold limits. Key milestones include the future notice date set for 5th January 2026, with a tender period concluding on 2nd February 2026. Successful delivery is expected to occur between 1st March 2026 and 30th June 2028. HSE is seeking proposals that include questions and cost estimates by the end date of the tender period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the gas supply sector, particularly those capable of handling substantial quantities of hydrogen gas, as it involves supplying up to 800 kg of hydrogen per delivery. The procurement process is open and encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), facilitating growth and diversification in the supply chain. Businesses with expertise in integrating hydrogen supply into existing pressure reduction and flow management systems will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, the planned nature of this procurement allows companies to strategically prepare and tailor submissions to meet HSE's requirements, potentially establishing long-term partnerships in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Gaseous Hydrogen Supply for Experimental Programme

Notice Description

HSE require the supply of hydrogen gas for use during a research test programme. The gas is intended to be used by piping into an existing pressure reduction system which will meter the gas through to a flow management system. Two deliveries are required between 2027 - 2028, each delivery may be up to 800 kg of hydrogen. The gas supply is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. HSE is seeking to understand the potential cost and implications of this supply. Suppliers should email tenders@hse.gov.uk with any questions and costs associated with supplying the above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085303-2025
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

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24100000 - Gases

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 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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