Planning

1" Cryogenic Vacuum Insulated Control Valve

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Planning

05 Jan 2026 at 10:53

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), located in Bootle, Merseyside, is planning a procurement process for a 1" Cryogenic Vacuum Insulated Control Valve. The procurement is part of an experimental programme requiring equipment suitable for liquid hydrogen service. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an open competition method and a below-threshold value, summarised by a gross amount of £26,400. The opportunity is categorised under "Industrial process control equipment" and "Piping," with delivery expected at the HSE Buxton test site. Key tender deadlines include the communication of the future notice by 12 January 2026 and applications that must be submitted by 9 February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in cryogenic and industrial process control technologies. Companies with expertise in designing and manufacturing equipment for extreme conditions, like liquid hydrogen service at 20 to 30 Kelvin, will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Suppliers who can provide electrically controlled valves rated for ATEX Zone 1, complete with vacuum insulation and bayonet connections, are well-suited to compete. Small to medium enterprises operating within the United Kingdom and offering innovative solutions at competitive costs may see substantial growth in supplying goods to prominent governmental departments such as the HSE in this specialised industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1" Cryogenic Vacuum Insulated Control Valve

Notice Description

HSE require a 1" cryogenic control valve for an experimental programme. The valve must be suitable for liquid hydrogen service (down to 20 K) and have continuous analog control between 0 - 100% open. The valve should be controlled electrically and be rated for ATEX Zone 1. The valve should be vacuum insulated and use bayonet connections (male to female AS Scientific bayonets). The valve should have a maximum allowable working pressure of 22 barg. Nominal process conditions: Hydrogen, 20 - 30 K, 0 - 0.5 kg/s, 0 -12 barg 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-05ff19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000197-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

44162000 - Piping

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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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