Tender

Supply of Night Vision Monoculars Echo White Phosphor

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 12:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Unite Procurement UK Limited, a division of Unite Holding SE and acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is inviting suppliers to join their platform for the supply of Night Vision Monoculars Echo White Phosphor. This procurement falls under the 'Optical instruments' industry category, with related areas including polarising material and cameras, among others. The process currently is in the tender stage, with interested parties encouraged to express interest by the 13th of March 2026. Upon onboarding, suppliers will contribute to a competitive supply base supporting the Ministry of Defence, with goods delivery expected within the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, involving catalogue purchasing, and the contract period spans from the 16th of March 2026 to the 16th of March 2028.

This tender opens substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in manufacturing or modifying night vision equipment, and those offering maintenance services, are well-suited for this opportunity. The flexible, rolling onboarding process ensures new manufacturing technologies and techniques can be introduced continuously, fostering innovation while meeting dynamic defence requirements. Businesses joining the Unite Procurement Platform benefit from increased visibility and collaboration opportunities within the UK public sector, thereby expanding their market reach and capability portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Night Vision Monoculars Echo White Phosphor

Notice Description

Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Unite Procurement Platform to support the supply of Night Vision Monoculars Echo White Phosphor. The Unite Procurement Platform (Unite | Simplify indirect procurement with our smarter platform) 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 product range, modification capabilities, and maintenance services. Further information on the onboarding process for the Unite Procurement Platform will be provided upon expression of interest and can also be found at the link attached. Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint a sole supplier for this requirement. Instead, multiple suppliers may be onboarded to the Unite 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 Unite 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 an interest, please email defence.support@unite.eu with the subject title ''TSS 619 Night vision Monoculars Echo White Phosphor.''

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18cc0be8-ed53-4d3e-ae44-de9256d6ad32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a10f8d5b-529b-4cbb-adec-b715500b3423
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

38620000 - Polarising material

38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

38640000 - Liquid crystal devices

38650000 - Photographic equipment

38651000 - Cameras

38651100 - Camera lenses

38651200 - Camera bodies

38651300 - Cameras for preparing printing plates or cylinders

38651400 - Instant print cameras

38651500 - Cinematographic cameras

38651600 - Digital cameras

38652000 - Cinematographic projectors

38653000 - Apparatus for photographic laboratories

38654000 - Microfilm and microfiche equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 5AH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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