---
title: "UKRI-4464 BAS - Pillow Style Cargo Flex Fuel Bladders"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f31f"
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published: "2025-12-18"
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# UKRI-4464 BAS - Pillow Style Cargo Flex Fuel Bladders

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f31f

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084098-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £556,379 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AERO TEC LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 08:21 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084098-2025
- 10 Dec 2025 at 16:14 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081661-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084098-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081661-2025
  10th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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