Tender

Inflatable training equipment

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED

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Tender

07 Mar 2025 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of inflatable training equipment. This opportunity, titled "Inflatable training equipment," falls under the industry category of training services in defence and security materials (CPV code 80600000). The location for this procurement is the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 7th March 2025, with key dates including the tender period ending on 31st March 2025 and the contract period from 1st April 2025 to 1st April 2026. The procurement method is selective, specifically through catalogue purchase, with an estimated contract value between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing high-quality, durable, and realistic inflatable training equipment. The successful supplier will support the Ministry of Defence's training exercises and simulations over a 12-month period. Suppliers able to comply with public sector procurement and quality assurance requirements are encouraged to apply. Given the ongoing nature of this opportunity, businesses with the capability and reliability to offer a wide range of inflatable training solutions will be well-suited for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inflatable training equipment

Notice Description

Mercateo UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence is looking for organisations to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform. The Mercateo Procurement Platform (www.mercateo.co.uk) is a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage their low value, high volume purchasing activity. This specific opportunity is for the supply of inflatable training equipment over a 12-month period, supporting MoD training exercises and simulations. The selected supplier(s) will be expected to provide durable, high-quality, and realistic inflatable training equipment designed to meet military training standards and operational requirements. We welcome reliable and experienced suppliers who can offer a range of inflatable training solutions, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement and quality assurance requirements. This opportunity is suitable for SME participation and will be an ongoing requirement. We welcome applicants throughout the duration of this opportunity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7814495a-9b77-457f-a20c-575c27dcad12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c41b486a-97a6-4f75-bfa4-1bba7fe1f9ed
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

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
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 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
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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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