Tender

Refine Get You In Packs (GYiP) for recruits at the Academy and Cadets

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED

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Tender

28 Aug 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Unite Procurement UK Limited, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking partners to supply "Refine Get You In Packs (GYiP)" for recruits at the Academy and Cadets. This opportunity, open under a tender process as of 28th August 2025, falls within the goods category with a focus on items such as mail or parcel bags, notebooks, and security locks, amongst others. The procurement process follows a selective method with catalogue purchases via the Mercateo Procurement Platform. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period closing on 15th September 2025, and the contract period commencing on 16th September 2025, running until 15th September 2030. The procurement will take place across the entire United Kingdom, encompassing regions such as England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

This tender presents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses capable of supplying the specified items. Particularly suited are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide the products listed, offer robust support capabilities, and demonstrate supply chain reliability. By joining the Mercateo Procurement Platform, businesses can access a compliant route to market, enhancing their visibility and market reach. This diverse and competitive supply chain strategy opens up avenues for continuous engagement and potential onboarding for new suppliers well beyond the initial deadline, fostering a dynamic environment for business growth and collaboration.

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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

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