Tender

Liquid Hydrogen Supply for Experimental Programme

HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE

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Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 15:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health and Safety Executive is actively seeking tenders for the supply of liquid hydrogen for its experimental programme, aiming to enhance its research capabilities at the Buxton test site in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targeting gases, with a total contract value of £400,000. The tender process, currently in the active stage, follows an open procedure, welcoming broad participation. Important dates to note include the deadline for tender submissions on 1 April 2026, while enquiries can be made until 18 March 2026. Subsequently, the award period concludes on 15 April 2026, with the contract period extending from September 2026 to September 2028. This procurement initiative signifies a significant opportunity for businesses equipped to provide liquid hydrogen solutions on a scalable basis.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in gases or those with capabilities to handle and deliver liquid hydrogen. The contract requires a substantial supply, including provisions for periodic deliveries over two years, thus favouring organisations with logistical prowess and industry-specific experience. Enterprises possessing technology to facilitate storage and transport of liquid hydrogen, and those experienced with similar supply arrangements, stand well-positioned to compete for this opportunity. Additionally, firms with established safety protocols and commitment to research and development in the chemical sector may find this tender aligns strategically with their growth objectives, given HSE's plan to utilise the hydrogen for experimental purposes and their preference for previous hands-on experience dealing with LH2 trailers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Liquid Hydrogen Supply for Experimental Programme

Notice Description

HSE require the supply of liquid hydrogen for use during a research test programme. A quantity up to of 2.4 tonnes is required for each delivery. HSE does not have any existing storage facility for LH2 and has previously relied on the rental of the supply trailer units. HSE are looking for a similar arrangement, aiming to retain the supply for a period of eight weeks after each delivery to connect to HSE's equipment. Five deliveries are required between 2026 - 2028. The liquid supply is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. HSE Science & Research Centre has hand on experience of handling LH2 trailers from multiple previous research campaigns. Following expressions of interest, further information regarding the projects and the nature of the experiments can be shared.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016990-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24100000 - Gases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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