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UKRI-6382 NERC BAS Three way exhaust valves for CHP H_E bypass

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Oct 2026 at 15:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) bought three-way exhaust control valves for the CHP H_E bypass, as goods for its NERC British Antarctic Survey operation. The valves are intended for the combined heat and power (CHP) system’s exhaust bypass. Delivery is in the United Kingdom; the procurement data identifies the location only at country level. The requirement is a specialist industrial-valve supply rather than a wider engineering or maintenance service. UKRI is the buyer, and the named supplier is AK Valves Limited, based in Tipton. The item is classified as a control valve (CPV 42131142). This is a single-lot requirement, covering the supply of the valves for the stated CHP bypass application.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to AK Valves Limited through a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. UKRI signed the contract on 22 October 2026; the award is active and the contract runs from 22 October 2026 to 31 January 2027. The contract value is £48,000 excluding VAT and £57,600 including VAT. There was one lot, and the award covers that lot. The requirement is a purchase of goods, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The published procurement information gives no further selection or evaluation basis beyond the direct, non-competitive route. The contract is active; no award cancellation or contract termination is recorded.

For suppliers of industrial control valves, this award demonstrates UKRI demand for three-way exhaust valves serving a CHP exhaust-bypass system at the NERC British Antarctic Survey. A credible competitor would need to supply valves suited to the specified CHP bypass application and meet UKRI’s requirements for reliable delivery to the United Kingdom. The successful supplier, AK Valves Limited, is an established valve supplier; competing businesses should be able to demonstrate relevant product range, technical fit and capacity to fulfil a focused equipment order. The buying route used here was a direct award without competition, so the award does not evidence a competitive evaluation or disclose technical specifications against which suppliers were assessed. Commercial relevance is strongest for valve manufacturers and distributors able to serve specialist energy-system requirements for a central government research organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6382 NERC BAS Three way exhaust valves for CHP H_E bypass

Notice Description

UKRI have selected a supplier to provide three way exhaust valves for the CHP H_E bypass

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078f5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100643-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42131142 - Control valves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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
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

AK Valves Limited

Further Information

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