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UKRI 5193 - High Pressure Systems

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 13:02

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 09:49

Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully completed the procurement of industrial machinery under the contract titled "UKRI 5193 - High Pressure Systems." The process involved various stages, culminating in the award and contract phases in early 2026. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, adhering to the legal basis set by the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The contract details reveal the procurement of two fully automated 10Kbar inert gas intensifier systems, with delivery slated for the United Kingdom. The contracting process began with a tender notice published in December 2025, and culminated with the award to Hi Pro Pressure Products Ltd in February 2026, at a contract value of £539,040, with an active contract period from February 16, 2026, to February 16, 2028.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial machinery, particularly those capable of providing advanced technology solutions in high-pressure systems. Large enterprises like Hi Pro Pressure Products Ltd were successfully awarded the contract, demonstrating a strong capability to meet UKRI's requirements. The suitability criteria mentioned in the tender also encouraged participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering a competitive environment. Such contracts can serve as a growth catalyst for businesses within this sector by aligning their offerings to meet the rigorous needs of public authorities and expanding their market presence through strategic participation in government tenders.

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Notice Title

UKRI 5193 - High Pressure Systems

Notice Description

Procurement of two new fully automated 10Kbar inert gas intensifier systems incorporating an "easy to use customer friendly" interface

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension in the form of Control Change Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016463-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£539,050 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£539,040 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HI PRO PRESSURE PRODUCTS

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