Published date: 21 July 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: 4 August 2025, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Paints, varnishes and mastics - 44800000

  • Paints - 44810000

  • Varnishes - 44820000

    • Mastics, fillers, putty and solvents - 44830000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£100,000 to £250,000

Procurement reference

0013

Published date

21 July 2025

Closing date

4 August 2025

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

5 August 2025

Contract end date

31 December 2026

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 specialist outdoor, technical, and expedition equipment and apparel for use by the Ministry of Defence and associated organisations.
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.

Procurement Notice: Supply of Paints and Coatings

We invite expressions of interest from suppliers for the provision of paints and coatings as detailed in the table below. The listed items are required for use in specific defence and industrial applications. All products must meet the relevant specifications and standards as indicated.

Suppliers are requested to confirm their ability to supply the specified items, including compliance with the stated NSNs and any applicable standards (e.g., DEF STAN). Please provide supporting documentation and technical datasheets with your response.

Item Description: Primer
Item NSN: 8010-99-156-2170
Quantity Each: 5L
Quantity Required (Tins): 120
Comments: Indestructible Paint IP3-6700 Green Epoxy Primer 5Lt Can *MSRR9064 *DEF STAN 80-161

Item Description: "Catalyst"
Item NSN: 8010-99-000-7492
Quantity Each: 5L
Quantity Required (Tins): 48
Comments: Indestructible Paint IP3 High Performance Catalyst S 1Lt Can

Item Description: Activator (Top Coat)
Item NSN: 8010-99-562-5833
Quantity Each: 5L (comes as 4L + 1L tins)
Quantity Required (Tins): 156
Comments: PPG Desothane HS CA8360/GB0285R Near Matt NATO Green IRR Reflecting Topcoat 4Lt Kit (Includes Activator CA8310B) *DEF STAN 80-225

Additional Information:

Quantities listed are estimates and may be subject to change.
All products must be supplied in accordance with the latest applicable standards and certifications.
Equivalent alternatives may be considered, provided full technical details and evidence of compliance are supplied.

Successful applicants will be required to list agreed products on the Mercateo Procurement Portal. Further details can be found on the attached onboarding link. Please contact us with any enquiries. For further information or to submit your response, please contact ccstailspend@unite.eu

More information

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

www.mercateo.co.uk