Published date: 17 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: 15 August 2025, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories - 18100000

  • Special clothing and accessories - 18400000

  • Footwear - 18800000

    • Safety equipment - 35113000

    • Sports goods and equipment - 37400000

    • Navigational instruments - 38110000

    • Binoculars - 38631000

    • Tarpaulins, sails for boats, sailboards or land craft, awnings, sunblinds, tents and camping goods - 39522000

    • Parachutes - 39523000

    • Miscellaneous manufactured textile articles - 39525000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£1,500,000 to £3,000,000

Procurement reference

0012

Published date

17 July 2025

Closing date

15 August 2025

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

18 August 2025

Contract end date

29 January 2027

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.

Scope of Requirement:
The requirement includes, but is not limited to, the supply of:
• Technical clothing and base layers for varied climates, including thermal and insulated garments, tops, trousers, and expedition-weight apparel
• Outerwear such as windproof and waterproof jackets and trousers, salopettes, dry suits, wetsuits, caving and expedition suits, softshells, hardshells, mountain biking and specialist over garments
• Headwear and accessories, including beanies, balaclavas, hats, buffs, gaiters, face masks, helmet accessories
• Gloves and mitts for technical, mountain, water, and extreme cold use
• Footwear: mountaineering boots, approach and climbing shoes, ski and snowboard boots, mountain bike, canoe and kayak boots, socks, gaiters
• Climbing and safety equipment: harnesses, helmets, carabiners, ropes (dynamic, static, accessory cord), pulleys, ascenders, descenders, crampons, ice axes, belay devices, slings, rescue and safety systems
• Camping and expedition gear: tents (various sizes and ratings), sleeping bags (down-filled, multi-season), bivvi bags, camping mattresses, shelters, rucksacks, dry bags, hydration systems
• Navigation and safety devices: compasses, GPS, altimeters, avalanche safety gear, transceivers, probes, torches, beacons, radios, first aid kits
• Water sports equipment: kayaks, canoes, paddles, buoyancy aids, spray decks, dry bags, rescue lines, helmets, pogies, and related accessories
• Paragliding equipment: paragliders, harnesses, rescue systems, helmets, altimeters, variometers, radios, safety gear
• Skiing and snow sports equipment: skis, boots, bindings, poles, skins, crampons, shovels, avalanche probes, goggles, sunglasses, maintenance tools
• Miscellaneous: multi-tools, knives, cleaning products, repair kits, storage solutions, and other expedition accessories

This list is not exhaustive and may include additional products required for safe, effective, and comfortable participation in a wide range of outdoor, technical, and rescue activities. All products must meet relevant safety, quality, and technical standards for professional and expedition use.

How to Respond:
Interested suppliers should provide details of their capability to supply these categories, relevant experience, and product ranges to
ccstailspend@unite.eu
. 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.

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 Unite 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