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title: "80 mm Vacuum Insulated Control Valve"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e0c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# 80 mm Vacuum Insulated Control Valve

Buyer: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e0c

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## Summary

The Health and Safety Executive seeks to procure an 80 mm vacuum insulated control valve suitable for liquid hydrogen service, as part of an experimental programme. The valve must be delivered to the HSE test site in Buxton by August 2026. This procurement is ongoing under the open method, with all documents available via the HSE In-Tend portal. Companies must submit responses by 6th March 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 27th February 2026. The procurement is classified under industrial process control equipment, pipeline, piping, and related items, with a contract value of £24,000, grossing £20,000. The procurement aligns with UK legal standards and involves an open competition below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in industrial process control equipment and related hardware, particularly those experienced in handling hydrogen service at cryogenic temperatures. The competitive nature of the bid, evaluated on the ability to deliver, specification adherence, timeline, and pricing, encourages participation from firms capable of meeting stringent technical requirements. The HSE's procurement process, guided by clear compliance standards and timelines, offers growth potential to businesses poised to deliver cutting-edge solutions to central government agencies. Registration and document submission are conveniently managed through an electronic portal, easing entry for qualified firms looking to expand their portfolio with government contracts.

## Notice

HSE require an 80 mm valve for an experimental programme. The valve must be suitable for liquid hydrogen service (down to 20 K) and have pneumatic actuation (open/closed). The valve should have an Ex d position indicator rated for ATEX Zone 1 suitable for hydrogen use. The valve should have flanged connections (ANSI class 300). The valve body should have a maximum allowable working pressure of 40 barg. There should be a section of 3" pipe with a 1/4" BSP boss, either welded between the valve and flange, or as a separate flanged section on ANSI class 300 flanges. Suitable gaskets and associated flange calculations must be provided. Nominal process conditions: Hydrogen, 50 - 70 K, 0 - 1.5 kg/s, 0 -12 barg The equipment is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. The equipment is required to be delivered before August 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014333-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| 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

- 17 Feb 2026 at 13:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014333-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 14:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012501-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 14:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012477-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014333-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012501-2026
  11th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012477-2026
  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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