Tender

Supply of Ceremonial Footwear Care Products

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED

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Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 13:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Unite Procurement UK Limited acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the supply of Ceremonial Footwear Care Products. The tender, titled "Supply of Ceremonial Footwear Care Products," falls under the industry category of clothing and footwear, with an additional focus on cleaning and polishing products. It is located in the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is the Tender stage, with important dates including a tender period ending on 17th February 2026, and a contract period starting on 18th February 2026 and concluding on 17th February 2028. The procurement method being used is selective, specifically through a catalogue purchase. The total contract value is estimated at £125,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of footwear care products. With the requirement for multiple suppliers on the Unite Procurement Platform, there is potential for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to establish or expand their relationship with the Ministry of Defence. Companies interested in providing these products and capable of meeting the specified criteria and deadlines, stand a good chance of securing a portion of this valuable contract, thus aiding growth in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Ceremonial Footwear Care Products

Notice 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 Ceremonial Footwear Care Products (Glazes, Polishes, Cleaners, Removers & Applicators). * Ceremonial Glaze Black 500ML * Ceremonial Glaze Brown 500ML * Black Shoe Polish Ceremonial Gloss 100ML * Brown Shoe Polish Ceremonial Gloss 100ML * Pre-Prep Boot Cleaner 250ML * Wax & Silicone Remover 1Litre * Glaze Applicator Black Single 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 431 Opportunity''

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5793e54c-9b4f-4488-9a7f-b4b05c399fa1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e49706c2-2afd-4a32-80de-278a0483102c
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2028 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
defence.support@unite.eu
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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