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UKRI-4464 BAS - Pillow Style Cargo Flex Fuel Bladders

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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18 Dec 2025 at 08:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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10 Dec 2025 at 16:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The process is related to the supply of Pillow Style Cargo Flex Fuel Bladders for the British Antarctic Survey, with the industry category being 'Tanks, reservoirs, containers, and pressure vessels'. The procurement method was a direct award due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, identified by UKRI-4464, has been awarded to Aero Tec Laboratories Ltd and Aero Tec Laboratories Inc and is valued at £556,379.82 net of VAT, with a gross amount of £667,655.78. The contract period starts on 5th January 2026 and ends on 4th January 2029, with the possibility of an extension for an additional year. Located within the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom, the award is pending and subject to a standstill period concluding on 31st December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in goods related to advanced fuel containment solutions, specifically those with capabilities in delivering customised bladders and tanks. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess technical expertise in the field of pressure vessel manufacturing may find this to be a promising opportunity for business growth, especially given the direct procurement approach, which often favours well-established suppliers with a proven technical track record. The contract supports SME involvement, providing avenues for market expansion and enhancement of experience in handling government contracts, paving the way for future collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4464 BAS - Pillow Style Cargo Flex Fuel Bladders

Notice Description

UKRI is appointing a supplier to supply Pillow Style Cargo Flex Fuel Bladders for the British Antarctic Survey

Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f31f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084098-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£556,379 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

AERO TEC LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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