Published date: 29 January 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
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Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£74,700 to £350,000
Procurement reference
0031
Published date
29 January 2026
Closing date
26 February 2026
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
27 February 2026
Contract end date
27 February 2031
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), acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), invites suppliers to register interest in joining the Unite Procurement Platform to support the supply and ongoing support of a Squirrel SQ16 PLUS data logger solution.
This requirement supports MOD activity enabling the capture of time-series physiological and environmental data (including core and skin temperature) to support safety monitoring and research relating to Exertional Heat Illness (EHI) risk management and heat acclimation.
Requirement (Goods and Services)
Suppliers are sought to provide, as manufactured as standard:
• Squirrel SQ16 PLUS data logger(s) and associated items as required for operation
• 1 x SquirrelView Professional licence (or equivalent manufacturer software package supplied with the logger)
• Compatibility (as manufactured) with temperature probes and/or WBGT systems for connection to the logger
• Operating manuals with the equipment
• One introductory training session for up to 10 personnel upon receipt of equipment
• Standard support services for a minimum of 5 years
• Warranty: minimum 12 months (desirable: 36 months)
Quantity/volume: up to 20 items may be purchased (final volumes subject to MOD demand).
Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint a sole supplier. Multiple suppliers may be onboarded to the Unite Procurement Platform to maintain a competitive supply base. Applications will be considered by the stated closing date (for early consideration) and may also be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter.
How to Apply / Register Interest
Email your expression of interest including:
• product range,
• configuration/variant options (where applicable),
• support and maintenance arrangements.
Email:defence.support@unite.eu
Subject: ''TSS 541 Squirrel SQ16 PLUS data logger''
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
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