Published date: 17 November 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: 5 December 2025, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Portable electric lamps - 31521300

  • Torches - 31521320

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£60,000 to £120,000

Procurement reference

00023

Published date

17 November 2025

Closing date

5 December 2025

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

6 December 2025

Contract end date

6 December 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), on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), invites qualified suppliers to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform to supply NVG-compatible finger torches. This opportunity supports a flexible, competitive supply base for low-value, high-volume procurement.
Route to Market
The Unite Procurement Platform (Join Unite as a supplier - increase your sales | Unite) provides a compliant, auditable route to market for UK Public Sector organisations, enabling efficient sourcing, order management, and supplier onboarding.

Scope of Supply
• Item: NVG-compatible finger torches
• Quantity: 1,425 units

NVG finger torches are critical for discrete, task-level illumination in contested and training environments. Suppliers should demonstrate experience supplying defence, blue light, or similarly regulated sectors, with proven capability in quality management, traceability, and ongoing product support.

How to Apply
For enquiries and expressions of interest, please email: defence.support@unite.eu
Please include "Unite Onboarding - NVG Finger Torches (Qty 1,425)" in the subject line and reference relevant technical specifications in your submission.

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