Scope
Reference
HSE/T4805
Description
Statement of Service Requirement
2 x new hydrogen generators, with the following specifications:
• Must be capable of supplying hydrogen on demand for use with analytical laboratory gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS) equipment.
• Must have a hydrogen output flow of 500 ml/min; please specify maximum output in ml/min.
• Must generate a hydrogen gas purity of 99.9999%; please specify achievable purity.
• Must have a gas outlet gas pressure of 80 psi; please specify outlet pressure range in psi.
• Must be equipped with internal leak detection sensor and an automatic shutdown facility in the event that a hydrogen leak is detected.
• Must be equipped with 1/8th inch outlet fittings
• Must have a standard comprehensive warranty of 12 months for system and 24 months for the membrane cell
• Must provide an on-call instrument support with a guaranteed on-site response within 48 hours of call out.
• Please indicate the procedure required for delivery, installation and commissioning.
• Please specify electrical power supply and water quality requirements.
• Please provide details of any ongoing consumables required for operation.
Total value (estimated)
- £20,833 excluding VAT
- £25,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 September 2025 to 15 September 2025
- 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 24111600 - Hydrogen
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 August 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 August 2025, 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 will be selected based on ability to meet the specification and best 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