Published date: 2 February 2026

Last edited date: 2 February 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: 23 February 2026, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Road equipment - 34920000

  • Traffic-monitoring equipment - 34970000

  • Surface surveying services - 71353000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£60,000 to £120,000

Procurement reference

0032

Published date

2 February 2026

Closing date

23 February 2026

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

24 February 2026

Contract end date

23 February 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), acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), invites suppliers to register interest in joining the Unite Procurement Platform to support the supply and ongoing support of a Deployable Friction Tester.

1 x of portable measuring unit with rugged shipping and carrying case

1 x of control software for Microsoft Windows TM operating systems

1 set of electrical/controls and power cables

1 set of hand tools with bag

1 x of spare fuse (20A)

10 sets (30 pcs) of rubber measurement pads

User manual

1 set of portable water tank and watering hose set with connectors

1 year warranty (see attached warranty policy)

Startup and Operator Training

2-day unit maintenance, troubleshooting, operation (max. 5 person/class)

1-day friction and surface characteristics measurement/analysis (max. 5 person/class)

The travel and accommodation of the trainer is additional, and reimbursable at cost.

Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint a sole supplier. Multiple suppliers may be onboarded to the Unite Procurement Platform to maintain a competitive supply base. Applications will be considered by the stated closing date (for early consideration) and may also be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter.

How to Apply / Register Interest
Email your expression of interest including:
• product range,
• configuration/variant options (where applicable),
• support and maintenance arrangements.
Email: defence.support@unite.eu

Subject: ''TSS 550 - Deployable Friction Tester''

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

defence.support@unite.eu