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title: "DSIT048 - Liquid Hydrogen Dewar"
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# DSIT048 - Liquid Hydrogen Dewar

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9910f193-b9b2-4f56-8594-71726ddaf708

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive has awarded a contract for the procurement of a liquid hydrogen dewar to WESSINGTON CRYOGENICS LTD. The contract, with a value of GBP 37,098, was awarded on 28th March 2024. The tender, titled "DSIT048 - Liquid Hydrogen Dewar," aimed to meet the safety needs of HSE's Science & Research Centre in Buxton. The procurement method was an open procedure with a contract period from 26th to 31st March 2024, under the goods category.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for suppliers specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, especially those dealing with hydrogen-related products. Businesses involved in the safe handling of liquid hydrogen and calibration services would find this tender well-suited for their operations. The procurement process marked a successful collaboration between the Health & Safety Executive and WESSINGTON CRYOGENICS LTD, with significant emphasis on safety implications and experimental research.

## Notice

HSE's Science & Research Centre (Buxton) has been conducting large-scale liquid hydrogen experiments to assess the safety implication around the use of liquid hydrogen. A need has arisen for a liquid hydrogen dewar for use in small-scale experiments and calibration applications. Additional information: All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd6e0e2-1bb0-4d93-82bb-63e6b62f96ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,098 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESSINGTON CRYOGENICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 24111600 - Hydrogen
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2024 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd6e0e2-1bb0-4d93-82bb-63e6b62f96ac
- 28 Feb 2024 at 10:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410e615b-c4a3-438e-9900-b6d315bad353

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd6e0e2-1bb0-4d93-82bb-63e6b62f96ac
  11th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410e615b-c4a3-438e-9900-b6d315bad353
  28th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse

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