Published date: 2 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.


Closing: 30 January 2026, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

  • Industry specific software package - 48100000

  • Networking, Internet and intranet software package - 48200000

    • Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package - 48300000

    • Document creation software package - 48310000

    • Document management software package - 48311000

    • Electronic publishing software package - 48312000

    • Optical-character-recognition (OCR) software package - 48313000

    • Voice recognition software package - 48314000

    • Desktop-publishing software package - 48315000

    • Presentation software package - 48316000

    • Word-processing software package - 48317000

    • Scanner software package - 48318000

    • Spell checkers - 48319000

    • Drawing and imaging software package - 48320000

    • Scheduling and productivity software package - 48330000

    • Business transaction and personal business software package - 48400000

    • Communication and multimedia software package - 48500000

    • Database and operating software package - 48600000

    • Software package utilities - 48700000

    • Backup or recovery software package - 48710000

    • Bar coding software package - 48720000

    • Security software package - 48730000

    • Foreign language translation software package - 48740000

    • Storage media loading software package - 48750000

    • Virus protection software package - 48760000

    • General, compression and print utility software package - 48770000

    • System, storage and content management software package - 48780000

    • Version checker software package - 48790000

    • Information systems and servers - 48800000

    • Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 48900000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£250,000 to £500,000

Procurement reference

0026

Published date

2 January 2026

Closing date

30 January 2026

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 February 2026

Contract end date

1 February 2028

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, is seeking suppliers to join the Unite Procurement Platform to support the provision of passive, deployable, offline information systems capable of ingesting non internet communication feeds including FM, TV, and GSM, and delivering automated transcription, translation, and summarisation. These systems will enable deployed Information Operations personnel to rapidly comprehend emerging operational narratives.

The Unite Procurement Platform provides a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector bodies procuring low value, high volume goods and services.

We are seeking suppliers able to provide:

• Two passive, deployable, offline information systems meeting the capability requirements outlined above
• Full technical support, deployment support, and operator training
• Personnel holding appropriate UK Government security clearances, including SC, DV, or EDV as required

Key Requirements
• Supply of new passive deployable information systems able to ingest FM, TV, and GSM communications without internet dependency
• Automated transcription, translation, and summarisation capabilities
• Ability to provide full support and training with staff holding the required UK Government security clearances
• Delivery and setup at multiple UK locations as needed
• Compliance with all relevant UK and EU safety, data handling, and environmental regulations
• Willingness to transact through the Unite Procurement Platform

How to Apply
Suppliers should register their interest with Unite Procurement UK Limited and provide details of system capabilities, support and training provision, and evidence of staff security clearances. Further onboarding information for the Unite Procurement Platform will be provided upon expression of interest.

Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint a sole supplier. Multiple suppliers may be onboarded to ensure diversity, competition, and flexibility in meeting Ministry of Defence requirements. Suppliers are encouraged to respond before the closing date for early consideration; however, applications to join the platform may be accepted after the initial deadline. Unite Procurement UK Limited reserves the right to review and onboard suppliers on a rolling basis to maintain a dynamic and responsive supplier base.

For enquiries and expressions of interest, contact:
defence.support@unite.eu with the subject title: TSS 554 Opportunity.

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

Telephone

07702645234

Email

defence.support@unite.eu

Website

https://unite.eu/en-gb/procure/join-mercateo-as-a-supplier