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title: "25 mm Vacuum Insulated Control Valve"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064dfb"
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# 25 mm Vacuum Insulated Control Valve

Buyer: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064dfb

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## Summary

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is seeking suppliers for a 25 mm Vacuum Insulated Control Valve as part of an experimental programme in the public authority - central government sector. This tender, active and currently at the Tender stage, is pertinent to the industrial process control equipment and pipeline industry categories, with the procurement regulated by legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The equipment is designated for the HSE Buxton test site in the United Kingdom, and delivery is required before September 2026. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 6 March 2026, 1:00 PM, and can enquire until 27 February 2026, 1:00 PM.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing industrial valves, particularly those equipped for handling liquid hydrogen and meeting ATEX Zone 1 requirements. Companies with expertise in electrical control and vacuum insulation technology would be well-suited to compete, alongside those offering pipeline and piping solutions. The procurement method is open competition, fostering opportunities for smaller and specialised suppliers to engage without the constraints of a high-value threshold. Successful bidders will be selected based on their ability to meet stringent specifications, delivery timelines, and competitive pricing, enabling business growth through strategic alignment with new technological requirements and public sector collaborations.

## Notice

HSE require a 25 mm control valve for an experimental programme. The valve must be suitable for liquid hydrogen service (down to 20 K) and have continuous analogue control between 0 - 100% open. The valve should be controlled electrically and be rated for ATEX Zone 1. Ex ia/ib electronics are not preferred- Ex d, e, m etc. are the preferred protection concepts. The valve should be vacuum insulated and use bayonet connections (male inlet, female outlet AS Scientific bayonets). Process conditions: Liquid hydrogen, 20-50K, 0-12 barg. The valve should have a maximum allowable working pressure of at least 22 barg. The equipment is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. The equipment is required to be delivered before September 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012452-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000 |
| Lots value | £23,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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
- 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 14:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012452-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012452-2026
  11th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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