Planning

Gaseous Hydrogen Pressure Reduction Station for Experimental Programme

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 11:23

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive is seeking proposals for the design and potential supply of a Gaseous Hydrogen Pressure Reduction Station as part of an experimental programme, with the facility to be deployed at their Buxton test site. This tender is categorised under industrial process control equipment and is in the planning stage, with an open competition procurement method. Important dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd February 2026 and the future notice date set for 5th January 2026. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st March 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2027. As a central government public authority, the Health and Safety Executive is positioned to assess innovation in industrial control processes under the scheme reference 2023/54.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the design and manufacture of industrial control equipment, specifically those adept at handling gaseous hydrogen systems. Companies interested in participating will have the chance to showcase their engineering capabilities, particularly in providing instruments like pressure regulation systems equipped with mass flow meters and temperature sensors. Additionally, the open competition nature of this procurement allows for a broad range of businesses, including SMEs, to submit bids, potentially facilitating growth and securing a foothold in government contracts within the industrial machinery sector. Engaging with the Health and Safety Executive could pave the way for ongoing partnerships in governmental research and experimental initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gaseous Hydrogen Pressure Reduction Station for Experimental Programme

Notice Description

HSE require a gaseous hydrogen pressure reduction station for use during a research test programme. The PRS will be connected to a bulk hydrogen supply up to 500 barg. The PRS should be able to produce a flow a gaseous hydrogen at a set flow rate (20 - 300 g/s). The PRS will be connected to a vent stack, pressure relief and isolation systems, which will be installed by HSE before the system is used for experiments. The PRS should be instrumented with pressure and temperature upstream and downstream of the regulation, and a mass flow meter. 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-05fb5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085312-2025
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

38810000 - Industrial process 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 Jul 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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