---
title: "Liquid Hydrogen Supply for Experimental Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c4a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# Liquid Hydrogen Supply for Experimental Programme

Buyer: HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c4a

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016990-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24100000 - Gases

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 15:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016990-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016990-2026
  25th 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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