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UKRI-6287 Pillow seals and pressure tests

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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12 Aug 2026 at 09:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured pillow seals and proof pressure testing, with the goods classified as rubber seals (CPV 44425200). The requirement combines the supply of specialist sealing components with testing to verify their performance under pressure. It is a goods procurement for delivery in the United Kingdom. UKRI is the buying organisation and is a central government public authority. The requirement is presented as a single package rather than separate service or supply elements, so businesses would need to consider whether they can provide both the pillow seals and the associated proof pressure testing. The named requirement is UKRI-6287 Pillow seals and pressure tests.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct procedure described as below threshold and without competition. One award was made to Mewasa AG. The contract was signed and started on 11 August 2026, runs until 29 December 2026, and has a gross value of CHF 34,154. The award is active and the contract is active. The award covers the single package for pillow seals and proof pressure tests. The recorded procurement category is goods, and the evaluation route was a direct award rather than a competitive tender. The contract value is below the applicable threshold. The award date is 11 August 2026.

This procurement shows that UKRI has a requirement for specialist rubber sealing products linked to proof pressure testing, rather than a standalone commodity purchase. Suppliers best placed for a future requirement would be able to manufacture or source pillow seals to the required specification and demonstrate practical capability in pressure testing. They would also need the operational capacity to manage supply and testing as one coordinated requirement, with reliable delivery to the United Kingdom. Relevant technical experience in rubber seals, pressure-test procedures and associated quality control would help establish credibility. The selected supplier is a large organisation, indicating that capacity to fulfil the combined requirement is commercially relevant, although the procurement was below threshold and awarded without competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6287 Pillow seals and pressure tests

Notice Description

UKRI-6287 Pillow seals and proof pressure tests

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e20b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076533-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

44425200 - Rubber seals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,154 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2026 - 29 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Mewasa AG

Further Information

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