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title: "1\" Cryogenic Vacuum Insulated Control Valve"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ff19"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE"
published: "2026-01-05"
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# 1" Cryogenic Vacuum Insulated Control Valve

Buyer: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ff19

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## Summary

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), located in Bootle, Merseyside, is planning a procurement process for a 1" Cryogenic Vacuum Insulated Control Valve. The procurement is part of an experimental programme requiring equipment suitable for liquid hydrogen service. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an open competition method and a below-threshold value, summarised by a gross amount of £26,400. The opportunity is categorised under "Industrial process control equipment" and "Piping," with delivery expected at the HSE Buxton test site. Key tender deadlines include the communication of the future notice by 12 January 2026 and applications that must be submitted by 9 February 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in cryogenic and industrial process control technologies. Companies with expertise in designing and manufacturing equipment for extreme conditions, like liquid hydrogen service at 20 to 30 Kelvin, will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. Suppliers who can provide electrically controlled valves rated for ATEX Zone 1, complete with vacuum insulation and bayonet connections, are well-suited to compete. Small to medium enterprises operating within the United Kingdom and offering innovative solutions at competitive costs may see substantial growth in supplying goods to prominent governmental departments such as the HSE in this specialised industry sector.

## Notice

HSE require a 1" cryogenic control valve for an experimental programme. The valve must be suitable for liquid hydrogen service (down to 20 K) and have continuous analog control between 0 - 100% open. The valve should be controlled electrically and be rated for ATEX Zone 1. The valve should be vacuum insulated and use bayonet connections (male to female AS Scientific bayonets). The valve should have a maximum allowable working pressure of 22 barg. Nominal process conditions: Hydrogen, 20 - 30 K, 0 - 0.5 kg/s, 0 -12 barg The equipment is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. HSE is seeking to understand the design of potential solutions and the associated costs of manufacturing this equipment. Suppliers should email tenders@hse.gov.uk with any questions and costs associated with supplying the above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000197-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,000 |
| Lots value | £22,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH AND 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
- 44162000 - Piping

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 10:53 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000197-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000197-2026
  5th January 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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