Notice Information
Notice Title
Refine Get You In Packs (GYiP) for recruits at the Academy and Cadets
Notice Description
Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform to support the provision of GYiP packs. The Mercateo Procurement Platform (www.mercateo.co.uk) offers a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage low-value, high-volume procurement. We are seeking suppliers able to provide all the following products (or direct equivalents). A table of the required products are attached. Key Requirements Selvyt Polishing Cloth Head Torch Wash Bag MTP Sewing Kit MTP 40mm Combination Padlocks A6 Waterproof Notebook & MTP Holder Olive Green Flask (350 ml) Arc Markers - replacing Lumi Arm Markers Trouser Twists (Pairs) Boot Kit Wire Tent Pegs Sleep Eye Masks How to Apply Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Unite Procurement UK Limited and provide details of their available products, support capabilities, and evidence of supply chain reliability. Further information on the onboarding process for the Mercateo Procurement Platform will be provided upon expression of interest and can also be found at the link above. Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint a sole supplier for this requirement. Instead, multiple suppliers may be onboarded to the Mercateo 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 Mercateo 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 expressions of interest, contact ccstailspend@unite.eu
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-abbf8253-6c69-45ae-b5d6-ed8634e9c0a9
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd5a920-cb49-46a6-a2dc-a186fa7237bd
- 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
22 - Printed matter and related products
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
-
- CPV Codes
18933000 - Mail or parcel bags
22815000 - Notebooks
31521300 - Portable electric lamps
35113440 - Reflective vests
39221100 - Kitchenware
39512000 - Bed linen
39518100 - Operating-theatre drapes
39522530 - Tents
44521130 - Enhanced security lock
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,800,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 28 Aug 20253 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 15 Sep 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 15 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2030 Over 5 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
- ccstailspend@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
- TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
-
- 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/1fd5a920-cb49-46a6-a2dc-a186fa7237bd
28th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56a1ef73-b168-4cf7-b9dc-92f15fcc76d0
The attached file outlines the required products, and expected volume -
https://unite.eu/en-gb/procure/join-mercateo-as-a-supplier
This link provides suppliers with information on how to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform. It explains the benefits of becoming a supplier, outlines the registration process, and details how your products can be made available to a wide range of public and private sector buyers through the platform.
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
{
"tag": [
"compiled"
],
"id": "ocds-b5fd17-abbf8253-6c69-45ae-b5d6-ed8634e9c0a9-2025-08-28T12:27:35+01:00",
"date": "2025-08-28T12:27:35+01:00",
"ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-abbf8253-6c69-45ae-b5d6-ed8634e9c0a9",
"language": "en",
"initiationType": "tender",
"tender": {
"id": "0017",
"title": "Refine Get You In Packs (GYiP) for recruits at the Academy and Cadets",
"description": "Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform to support the provision of GYiP packs. The Mercateo Procurement Platform (www.mercateo.co.uk) offers a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage low-value, high-volume procurement. We are seeking suppliers able to provide all the following products (or direct equivalents). A table of the required products are attached. Key Requirements Selvyt Polishing Cloth Head Torch Wash Bag MTP Sewing Kit MTP 40mm Combination Padlocks A6 Waterproof Notebook & MTP Holder Olive Green Flask (350 ml) Arc Markers - replacing Lumi Arm Markers Trouser Twists (Pairs) Boot Kit Wire Tent Pegs Sleep Eye Masks How to Apply Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Unite Procurement UK Limited and provide details of their available products, support capabilities, and evidence of supply chain reliability. Further information on the onboarding process for the Mercateo Procurement Platform will be provided upon expression of interest and can also be found at the link above. Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint a sole supplier for this requirement. Instead, multiple suppliers may be onboarded to the Mercateo 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 Mercateo 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 expressions of interest, contact ccstailspend@unite.eu",
"datePublished": "2025-08-28T12:27:35+01:00",
"status": "active",
"classification": {
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "18933000",
"description": "Mail or parcel bags"
},
"additionalClassifications": [
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "22815000",
"description": "Notebooks"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "31521300",
"description": "Portable electric lamps"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "35113440",
"description": "Reflective vests"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "39221100",
"description": "Kitchenware"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "39512000",
"description": "Bed linen"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "39518100",
"description": "Operating-theatre drapes"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "39522530",
"description": "Tents"
},
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "44521130",
"description": "Enhanced security lock"
}
],
"items": [
{
"id": "1",
"deliveryAddresses": [
{
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "England",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "North East",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "North West",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "Yorkshire and the Humber",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "East Midlands",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "West Midlands",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "East of England",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "London",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "South East",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "South West",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "Scotland",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "Wales",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
{
"region": "Northern Ireland",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
}
]
}
],
"minValue": {
"amount": 360000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"value": {
"amount": 1800000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"procurementMethod": "selective",
"procurementMethodDetails": "Catalogue purchase",
"tenderPeriod": {
"endDate": "2025-09-15T17:00:00+01:00"
},
"contractPeriod": {
"startDate": "2025-09-16T00:00:00+01:00",
"endDate": "2030-09-15T23:59:59+01:00"
},
"suitability": {
"sme": true,
"vcse": true
},
"mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
"documents": [
{
"id": "1",
"documentType": "tenderNotice",
"description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd5a920-cb49-46a6-a2dc-a186fa7237bd",
"datePublished": "2025-08-28T12:27:35+01:00",
"format": "text/html",
"language": "en"
},
{
"id": "2",
"documentType": "technicalSpecifications",
"description": "The attached file outlines the required products, and expected volume",
"url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56a1ef73-b168-4cf7-b9dc-92f15fcc76d0",
"format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document"
},
{
"id": "3",
"documentType": "technicalSpecifications",
"description": "This link provides suppliers with information on how to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform. It explains the benefits of becoming a supplier, outlines the registration process, and details how your products can be made available to a wide range of public and private sector buyers through the platform.",
"url": "https://unite.eu/en-gb/procure/join-mercateo-as-a-supplier"
}
]
},
"parties": [
{
"id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ybBB7BT6",
"name": "UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED",
"scheme": "GB-SRS",
"id": "supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ybBB7BT6"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "16 Great Queen Street",
"locality": "LONDON",
"postalCode": "WC2B5AH",
"countryName": "England"
},
"contactPoint": {
"email": "ccstailspend@unite.eu"
},
"details": {
"url": "http://www.mercateo.co.uk/"
},
"roles": [
"buyer"
]
}
],
"buyer": {
"id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ybBB7BT6",
"name": "UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED"
}
}