Scope
Reference
T4878
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £23,000 excluding VAT
- £27,600 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 1 September 2026
- 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
- 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 February 2026, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The successful supplier(s) will be selected based on
- ability to deliver the supply required
- fully meeting the specifications
- meeting the specified delivery timeline
- price.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Health and Safety Executive
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBXM-4389-TXVZ
Redgrave Court, Merton Road, Bootle, Merseyside
Liverpool
L20 7HS
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@hse.gov.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government