Published date: 29 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.
Contract summary
Industry
Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent) - 38221000
Database and operating software package - 48600000
Data storage services - 72317000
Data supply services - 72319000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£250,000
Procurement reference
0018
Published date
29 August 2025
Closing date
19 September 2025
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
20 September 2025
Contract end date
20 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 Digital worldwide small scale raster and vector datasets (SSRVD) for use by multiple users within the Ministry of Defence.
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.
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
Links
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- 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
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