Tender

Supply of User Filled Charge Containers (UFCCs) / Shape Charge

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

Unite Procurement UK Limited, part of Unite Holding SE, is facilitating a procurement opportunity on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the supply of User Filled Charge Containers (UFCCs) or Shape Charges. This procurement falls under the category of miscellaneous non-metallic mineral products and is described as a goods-related contract. The process is in the tender stage, with a selective procurement method specifically through a catalogue purchase. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by 12th January 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 13th January 2026, lasting until 13th January 2027, with deliveries to be made within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses especially suited to producing non-metallic mineral products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply due to the suitability criteria. Business growth can be facilitated by joining the Mercateo Procurement Platform, which enables efficient sourcing and management for UK public sector organisations. Suppliers looking to increase their sales in the defence sector will find this opportunity advantageous, especially those with capabilities in fulfilling high-volume, low-value contracts efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of User Filled Charge Containers (UFCCs) / Shape Charge

Notice Description

Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), invites qualified suppliers to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform to supply User Filled Charge Containers. This opportunity supports a flexible, competitive supply base for low-value, high-volume procurement. Route to Market The Unite Procurement Platform (Join Unite as a supplier - increase your sales | Unite) provides a compliant, auditable route to market for UK Public Sector organisations, enabling efficient sourcing, order management, and supplier onboarding. How to Apply For enquiries and expressions of interest, please email: defence.support@unite.eu Please include "Unite Onboarding - TSS 545" in the subject line and reference relevant technical specifications in your submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65e784c5-7472-45b9-a238-7c340fa465f9
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14800000 - Miscellaneous non-metallic mineral products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2027 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

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