Tender

Gaseous Hydrogen Pressure Reduction Station

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 12:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a Gaseous Hydrogen Pressure Reduction Station, a crucial component required for a research test programme at their Buxton test site. With a focus on industrial process control equipment, this tender involves the supply and installation of the pressure reduction system designed to manage hydrogen flow rates between 20 and 400 g/s. Interested parties should note the procurement is at the tender stage, with all submissions to be completed through the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. Key dates include a Q&A session on 18th February 2026, and the tender submission deadline on 13th March 2026. The value of the tender is estimated at £35,000, exclusive of VAT, with a contract period slated for September 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial equipment, particularly those experienced with ATEX-rated instrumentation suitable for hydrogen. Ideal candidates should possess the capability to deliver complex process control systems, including mass flow meters and stainless steel pipework, within the given specifications. With an open competition method employed, the tender is accessible to organisations capable of innovative solutions and competitive pricing, focusing on quality and compliance with specific safety standards. Suppliers equipped with advanced engineering expertise in pressure regulation and control systems have a favourable position to seize this opportunity, contributing to pivotal advancements in safety practice research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gaseous Hydrogen Pressure Reduction Station

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 control a flow of gaseous hydrogen at a set flow rate within the range 20 - 400 g/s. The system should respond to a setpoint which is determined from an analogue signal sent to the pressure regulator. If a dome regulator is used, HSE will provide and install a nitrogen supply to the regulator. The PRS will be connected to a vent stack and pressure relief system, which will be provided and 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. These sensors should have analogue outputs (ideally 4-20 mA signals) suitable for connection to a separate data logging system. Please give details of the accuracy and calibration of instrumentation. Instrumentation should be ATEX rated and suitable for hydrogen. Inlet: Hydrogen @ up to 500 barg, -10 to 25 degC Outlet: Hydrogen @ up to 100 barg, up to 400 g/s Pipework: 1" ID stainless 316L steel, 1 connection suitable for 500 barg to tube trailer, 1" Class 900 flange on the downstream connection. Upstream of the regulator, the system should have a maximum allowable working pressure of at least 700 barg. Downstream of the regulator, the system should have a maximum allowable working pressure of 150 barg and a bursting disc set for this pressure. The PRS should also include an upstream isolation valve with a maximum allowable working pressure of at least 700 barg. This valve should be pneumatically actuated and include an ex-d position indication. Instrumentation: Pressure and temperature upstream and downstream of the regulator, mass flow meter after the regulator. Instrumentation should be ATEX rated, suitable for hydrogen. 4-20 mA output preferred. Please give details of the accuracy of instrumentation. Skid: The pressure reduction system should be mounted on a skid with ports suitable for transport with a forklift. The skid must have attachment points for bolting to ground and points for earthing the system. A Q&A drop in session regarding this tender will be held on 18/02/2026 at 13:00 GMT Please respond VIA In-Tend for invitation details The equipment is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064efc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012868-2026
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

38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 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

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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