Notice Information
Notice Title
Supply of Passive Deployable Offline Information Systems for FM/TV/GSM Ingestion and Automated Transcription, Translation, and Summarisation
Notice Description
Unite Procurement UK Limited, part of Unite Holding SE, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Unite Procurement Platform to support the provision of passive, deployable, offline information systems capable of ingesting non internet communication feeds including FM, TV, and GSM, and delivering automated transcription, translation, and summarisation. These systems will enable deployed Information Operations personnel to rapidly comprehend emerging operational narratives. The Unite Procurement Platform provides a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector bodies procuring low value, high volume goods and services. We are seeking suppliers able to provide: * Two passive, deployable, offline information systems meeting the capability requirements outlined above * Full technical support, deployment support, and operator training * Personnel holding appropriate UK Government security clearances, including SC, DV, or EDV as required Key Requirements * Supply of new passive deployable information systems able to ingest FM, TV, and GSM communications without internet dependency * Automated transcription, translation, and summarisation capabilities * Ability to provide full support and training with staff holding the required UK Government security clearances * Delivery and setup at multiple UK locations as needed * Compliance with all relevant UK and EU safety, data handling, and environmental regulations * Willingness to transact through the Unite Procurement Platform How to Apply Suppliers should register their interest with Unite Procurement UK Limited and provide details of system capabilities, support and training provision, and evidence of staff security clearances. Further onboarding information for the Unite Procurement Platform will be provided upon expression of interest. Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint a sole supplier. Multiple suppliers may be onboarded to ensure diversity, competition, and flexibility in meeting Ministry of Defence requirements. Suppliers are encouraged to respond before the closing date for early consideration; however, applications to join the platform may be accepted after the initial deadline. Unite Procurement UK Limited reserves the right to review and onboard suppliers on a rolling basis to maintain a dynamic and responsive supplier base. For enquiries and expressions of interest, contact: defence.support@unite.eu with the subject title: TSS 554 Opportunity.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-68d7e1df-1470-4b64-b8f0-8a8c7bbd3b1a
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f32fecc-0649-4544-863a-cbd57a7b1095
- 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
48 - Software package and information systems
-
- CPV Codes
48000000 - Software package and information systems
48100000 - Industry specific software package
48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package
48310000 - Document creation software package
48311000 - Document management software package
48312000 - Electronic publishing software package
48313000 - Optical-character-recognition (OCR) software package
48314000 - Voice recognition software package
48315000 - Desktop-publishing software package
48316000 - Presentation software package
48317000 - Word-processing software package
48318000 - Scanner software package
48319000 - Spell checkers
48320000 - Drawing and imaging software package
48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package
48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
48600000 - Database and operating software package
48700000 - Software package utilities
48710000 - Backup or recovery software package
48720000 - Bar coding software package
48730000 - Security software package
48740000 - Foreign language translation software package
48750000 - Storage media loading software package
48760000 - Virus protection software package
48770000 - General, compression and print utility software package
48780000 - System, storage and content management software package
48790000 - Version checker software package
48800000 - Information systems and servers
48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £500,000 £500K-£1M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 2 Jan 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 30 Jan 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 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
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- defence.support@unite.eu
- Contact Phone
- 07702645234
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
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f32fecc-0649-4544-863a-cbd57a7b1095
2nd January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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