Tender

Liquid Hydrogen Flow Conditioning Module for Experimental Programme

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is inviting tenders for the provision of a Liquid Hydrogen Flow Conditioning Module for an experimental programme. This active procurement falls under the tender stage, with a focus on industrial process control equipment. The procurement method is open competition, below threshold. Interested parties must submit responses via the HSE In-Tend portal by 13:00 GMT on 16 March 2026; the enquiry period closes at 13:00 GMT on 6 March 2026. A Q&A session is scheduled for 23 February 2026, offering further engagement at 10:00 GMT. The HSE, a central government public authority located in Merseyside, United Kingdom, is overseeing the process, with a total gross tender value estimated at £96,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cryogenic technology and industrial process control equipment. Companies capable of engineering and delivering precise cryogenic systems, particularly those with expertise in liquid hydrogen applications, would find this tender ideal for enhancing their portfolio and securing a high-profile government contract. The requirement for controlled flow at defined temperatures suggests that firms focused on thermodynamics, advanced process instrumentation, or innovative heat exchanger systems would be competitive candidates. Engagement with the HSE could not only catalyse business growth but also ensure alignment with cutting-edge experimental research programmes.

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Notice Title

Liquid Hydrogen Flow Conditioning Module for Experimental Programme

Notice Description

HSE require a liquid hydrogen flow conditioning module for use during a research test programme. The flow conditioning module should be able to produce a flow of cryogenic gaseous hydrogen at a set flow rate (between 30 - 400 g/s) and temperature (between 25 - 50 K). It is envisaged that the majority of the vaporisation could be achieved by use of a heat exchanger. This can be electrically powered and use direct contact or a medium (air, water or another fluid) as the heat exchange medium. For fine temperature control, the system can could use ambient temperature gaseous hydrogen injected into the flow through a control valve. The system should include a control loop which takes a signal of outlet temperature as an input to modify the heat input into the cryogenic flow. A Q&A drop in session for regarding this tender will be held on 23/02/2026 at 10:00 GMT Please respond VIA In-tend for invitation details. Full description and diagrams available on in-tend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ee7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012836-2026
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)


CPV Codes

38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 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

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

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