Tender

Supply of a Secure Equipment Storage System

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 12:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Unite Procurement UK Limited, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, has announced a tender for the supply of a secure equipment storage system. This tender invites suppliers to join the Unite Procurement Platform, a strategic tool for managing low-value, high-volume procurement. Classified under security equipment and large containers, this procurement process is in the tender stage with key timelines including a closing date for expressions of interest on 13th March 2026, and an operational start date planned for 16th March 2026. Located in the United Kingdom and employing a selective procurement method described as a catalogue purchase, this opportunity appeals to suppliers within the goods industry category, with a contract value anticipated between £250,000 and £1,000,000.

This tender offers a promising avenue for business growth by engaging multiple suppliers, providing flexibility and choice for the Ministry of Defence, thus opening doors for small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. The invitation is particularly suited for companies with a robust product range, modification capabilities, and maintenance services, ensuring they can accommodate evolving requirements. Engaging with this platform could provide businesses with valuable exposure to and experience within a responsive supplier network servicing the UK public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Secure Equipment Storage System

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 a secure equipment storage system. 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 616 Secure Equipment Storage System''

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f4c1bc6-c4fb-4a77-a292-4b2384a9910e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed2528c4-3200-40b1-93e5-c67e1e72b353
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

35121000 - Security equipment

44613000 - Large containers

44619000 - Other containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
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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