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title: "UKRI-6382 NERC BAS Three way exhaust valves for CHP H_E bypass"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078f5d"
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published: "2026-10-23"
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# UKRI-6382 NERC BAS Three way exhaust valves for CHP H_E bypass

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078f5d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100643-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Postcode area | 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 | AK Valves Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42131142 - Control valves

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2026 at 15:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100643-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100643-2026
  23rd October 2026 - Contract details 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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