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Supply of Aircrew Boots

Unite Procurement UK Limited

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21 Aug 2026 at 11:30

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21 Aug 2026 at 09:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a comprehensive range of aircrew boots for personnel in training and operational environments, covering rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. The goods must support temperate and hot-weather use and be suitable for restricted cockpit spaces on designated aircraft platforms. Required footwear is robust leather, water resistant, black or brown, secured with laces, and designed to limit foreign object damage transfer into aircraft or aircraft servicing areas. Sizes must cover shoe sizes 3 to 15, with outsize provision, and accommodate the specified range of personnel dimensions. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. Unite Procurement UK Limited is procuring on behalf of the Ministry of Defence through its procurement platform.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a selective procedure using a catalogue purchase method. Expressions of interest and applications to join the platform were due by 4 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract period runs from 5 September 2026 to 4 September 2028. Its estimated value is between £300,000 and £900,000, in GBP. The arrangement is intended to onboard multiple suppliers rather than appoint a sole supplier. Suppliers are asked to provide details of their product range, modification capabilities and maintenance services. The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This opportunity suits manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers of military, aviation or protective footwear that can provide aircrew boots for both operational and training use. Strong candidates will be able to supply robust leather, water-resistant boots in black or brown, with secure lace fastenings and soles designed to minimise foreign object damage. They should offer climatic performance from -6°C to +45°C and in high humidity, while meeting dimensional constraints for restricted cockpits. Suppliers need a broad size range from 3 to 15, including outsize options, and the ability to support the required personnel sizing range. Product modification capability and maintenance services are specifically relevant. The platform is designed to support multiple suppliers, which may suit businesses able to maintain ongoing supply flexibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Aircrew Boots

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 Aircrew Boots. The Ministry of Defence requires the sourcing and provision of a comprehensive range of suitable aircrew boots for personnel in training and operational environments across rotary and fixed wing platforms. The requirement encompasses boots suitable for both hot and temperate climatic conditions, with specific dimensional constraints to ensure compatibility with restricted cockpit spaces on designated aircraft platforms. Key Requirement Parameters Climatic Coverage: Boots must be available for both temperate and hot weather environments, capable of operating across temperature ranges from -6degC to +45degC with relative humidity levels between 43% and 100%. Sizing and Accessibility: Items must be available to meet protected characteristics as highlighted in the Public Sector Equality Duty review. Sizing must accommodate the 5-95 percentile range (height 150cm to 200cm, chest 80cm to 120cm) plus outsize provision. Shoe sizes must range from 3 to 15 with outsize availability. Boot Specification Criteria: - Upper surface must be constructed from robust leather - Water resistant properties required - Colour: Black or brown - Security fastening via laces - Sole design to limit Foreign Object Damage (FOD) transfer into aircraft or Aircraft Servicing Pan (ASP) 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 and interest, please email defence.support@unite.eu with the subject title - TSS 792 - Supply of Aircrew Boots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9aa3989a-41c5-4fa4-8634-7803cacc21b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8177bc-6589-4561-b0d6-fc5039c9cd82
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

CPV Codes

18815000 - Boots

18830000 - Protective footwear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2026 - 4 Sep 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
Postcode Area
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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