Published date: 28 August 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 15 September 2025, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

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    • Kitchenware - 39221100

    • Bed linen - 39512000

    • Operating-theatre drapes - 39518100

    • Tents - 39522530

    • Enhanced security lock - 44521130

Location of contract

United Kingdom, England, North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

Value of contract

£360,000 to £1,800,000

Procurement reference

0017

Published date

28 August 2025

Closing date

15 September 2025

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

16 September 2025

Contract end date

15 September 2030

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Catalogue purchase

A direct purchase from a pre-established catalogue of suppliers.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform to support the provision of GYiP packs.

The Mercateo Procurement Platform (www.mercateo.co.uk) offers a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage low-value, high-volume procurement.

We are seeking suppliers able to provide all the following products (or direct equivalents). A table of the required products are attached.

Key Requirements

Selvyt Polishing Cloth
Head Torch
Wash Bag MTP
Sewing Kit MTP
40mm Combination Padlocks
A6 Waterproof Notebook & MTP Holder
Olive Green Flask (350 ml)
Arc Markers - replacing Lumi Arm Markers
Trouser Twists (Pairs)
Boot Kit
Wire Tent Pegs
Sleep Eye Masks

How to Apply

Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Unite Procurement UK Limited and provide details of their available products, support capabilities, and evidence of supply chain reliability. Further information on the onboarding process for the Mercateo Procurement Platform will be provided upon expression of interest and can also be found at the link above.

Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint a sole supplier for this requirement. Instead, multiple suppliers may be onboarded to the Mercateo Procurement Platform to ensure a diverse and competitive supply base, supporting flexibility and choice for the Ministry of Defence and associated organisations.

Suppliers are encouraged to express their interest by the stated closing date to ensure early consideration. However, applications to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform will be welcome at any time beyond the initial deadline. Unite Procurement UK Limited reserves the right to review and onboard new suppliers on a rolling basis to meet evolving requirements and to maintain a dynamic and responsive supplier network.

For any enquiries and expressions of interest, contact
ccstailspend@unite.eu

More information

Attachments

Links

  • https://unite.eu/en-gb/procure/join-mercateo-as-a-supplier
  • Technical specifications
  • This link provides suppliers with information on how to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform. It explains the benefits of becoming a supplier, outlines the registration process, and details how your products can be made available to a wide range of public and private sector buyers through the platform.

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Address

16 Great Queen Street
LONDON
WC2B5AH
England

Email

ccstailspend@unite.eu

Website

http://www.mercateo.co.uk/