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80 mm Vacuum Insulated Control Valve

Health & Safety Executive

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17 Feb 2026 at 13:56

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:59

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive seeks to procure an 80 mm vacuum insulated control valve suitable for liquid hydrogen service, as part of an experimental programme. The valve must be delivered to the HSE test site in Buxton by August 2026. This procurement is ongoing under the open method, with all documents available via the HSE In-Tend portal. Companies must submit responses by 6th March 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 27th February 2026. The procurement is classified under industrial process control equipment, pipeline, piping, and related items, with a contract value of £24,000, grossing £20,000. The procurement aligns with UK legal standards and involves an open competition below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in industrial process control equipment and related hardware, particularly those experienced in handling hydrogen service at cryogenic temperatures. The competitive nature of the bid, evaluated on the ability to deliver, specification adherence, timeline, and pricing, encourages participation from firms capable of meeting stringent technical requirements. The HSE's procurement process, guided by clear compliance standards and timelines, offers growth potential to businesses poised to deliver cutting-edge solutions to central government agencies. Registration and document submission are conveniently managed through an electronic portal, easing entry for qualified firms looking to expand their portfolio with government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

80 mm Vacuum Insulated Control Valve

Notice Description

HSE require an 80 mm valve for an experimental programme. The valve must be suitable for liquid hydrogen service (down to 20 K) and have pneumatic actuation (open/closed). The valve should have an Ex d position indicator rated for ATEX Zone 1 suitable for hydrogen use. The valve should have flanged connections (ANSI class 300). The valve body should have a maximum allowable working pressure of 40 barg. There should be a section of 3" pipe with a 1/4" BSP boss, either welded between the valve and flange, or as a separate flanged section on ANSI class 300 flanges. Suitable gaskets and associated flange calculations must be provided. Nominal process conditions: Hydrogen, 50 - 70 K, 0 - 1.5 kg/s, 0 -12 barg The equipment is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. The equipment is required to be delivered before August 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014333-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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 & Safety Executive
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Postcode Area
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

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