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UKRI-5535 Fixed Fuel Pipeline for Antarctic use

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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13 Jan 2026 at 13:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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13 Jan 2026 at 13:37

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5535 Fixed Fuel Pipeline for Antarctic use" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a prominent central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This process, classified under the industry category of goods, specifically involves the provision of a Dual Containment Fuel Pipework System: Brugg Flexwell Safety Pipe FSR, mainly for utilisation in the Antarctic region. The procurement was completed through a direct award method, acknowledging technical grounds for the decision, to Fluidpower Group Services UK Limited T/A Orange County, located in Spennymoor, County Durham. The award was formalised on 13th January 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence on 24th January 2026 and conclude by 1st March 2027. There is an option for a four-week contract extension if needed, with a notice period of one week.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pipeline systems, particularly those capable of adapting products to challenging environments like Antarctica. Large businesses able to deliver robust and efficient fuel pipeline systems could find viable growth opportunities through similar government contracts. For companies with established supply chains and technical expertise in bespoke pipeline solutions, direct awards such as this can enhance reputation and expand market presence in the government sector. Businesses adept at aligning their offerings with public sector needs will be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities where technical proficiency is a primary criterion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5535 Fixed Fuel Pipeline for Antarctic use

Notice Description

Supply of Dual Containment Fuel Pipework System: Brugg Flexwell Safety Pipe FSR

Procurement Information

This DA is made for technical grounds

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002679-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44161000 - Pipelines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£542,738 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 1-2 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
NERC Procurement
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

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

FLUIDPOWER GROUP SERVICES UK LIMITED T/A ORANGE COUNTY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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