Published date: 21 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.


Closing: 8 September 2025, 12am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Battery chargers - 31158100

  • Battery packs - 31422000

  • Batteries - 31440000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£400,000 to £750,000

Procurement reference

0016

Published date

21 August 2025

Closing date

8 September 2025

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

9 September 2025

Contract end date

8 September 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 batteries, chargers, and power accessories for use with military communications equipment, specifically original equipment manufactured by Bren-Tronics (a company owned by EnerSys Solutions).

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.

We are seeking suppliers able to provide the following Bren-Tronics products (or direct equivalents), with part numbers linking directly to the manufacturer's website for full technical details. A table of the required products are attached.

Key Requirements

Supply of new, original Bren-Tronics batteries, chargers, adaptors, and power cables as specified above.
Ability to provide support and technical advice for the equipment.
Delivery to multiple UK locations as required.
Compliance with all relevant UK and EU regulations for safety and environmental standards.
Willingness to transact via the Mercateo Procurement Platform.

How to Apply

Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Unite Procurement UK Limited and provide details of their available Bren-Tronics 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

Attachments

  • Bren-Tronics Requirement.docx
  • Technical specifications
  • The attached file outlines the required products, their part numbers and expected volume

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