Tender

25 mm Vacuum Insulated Control Valve

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 14:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking suppliers for a 25 mm Vacuum Insulated Control Valve as part of an experimental programme in the public authority - central government sector. This tender, active and currently at the Tender stage, is pertinent to the industrial process control equipment and pipeline industry categories, with the procurement regulated by legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The equipment is designated for the HSE Buxton test site in the United Kingdom, and delivery is required before September 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 6 March 2026, 1:00 PM, and can enquire until 27 February 2026, 1:00 PM.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing industrial valves, particularly those equipped for handling liquid hydrogen and meeting ATEX Zone 1 requirements. Companies with expertise in electrical control and vacuum insulation technology would be well-suited to compete, alongside those offering pipeline and piping solutions. The procurement method is open competition, fostering opportunities for smaller and specialised suppliers to engage without the constraints of a high-value threshold. Successful bidders will be selected based on their ability to meet stringent specifications, delivery timelines, and competitive pricing, enabling business growth through strategic alignment with new technological requirements and public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25 mm Vacuum Insulated Control Valve

Notice Description

HSE require a 25 mm control valve for an experimental programme. The valve must be suitable for liquid hydrogen service (down to 20 K) and have continuous analogue control between 0 - 100% open. The valve should be controlled electrically and be rated for ATEX Zone 1. Ex ia/ib electronics are not preferred- Ex d, e, m etc. are the preferred protection concepts. The valve should be vacuum insulated and use bayonet connections (male inlet, female outlet AS Scientific bayonets). Process conditions: Liquid hydrogen, 20-50K, 0-12 barg. The valve should have a maximum allowable working pressure of at least 22 barg. The equipment is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. The equipment is required to be delivered before September 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012452-2026
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
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

44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 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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