Tender

Supply of Electric Battery Floor Cleaning Machines (Sweepers & Scrubbers) with Support and Training

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED

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Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 08:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Unite Procurement UK Limited, acting for the Ministry of Defence, is inviting suppliers to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform for the provision of electric battery floor cleaning machines, specifically sweepers and scrubbers, along with support and training services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, having been published on 7th August 2025. The opportunity is classified under the CPV code 39713410, representing floor-cleaning machines, and is available within the United Kingdom. Suppliers must express their interest before the tender period ends on 22nd August 2025. The contract is estimated to be valued between £250,000 and £750,000 GBP, with a contract period from 25th August 2025 to 24th August 2026. Suppliers will need to ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations and hold proper security clearances.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying innovative and compliant floor-cleaning technology, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participating on the Mercateo Procurement Platform offers suppliers enhanced visibility and access to diverse public and private sector markets. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those that can deliver high-quality machines with robust support and training solutions and are willing to transact through an established e-commerce procurement system. This initiative supports a competitive supply framework, offering flexibility and choice to the Ministry of Defence and its partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Electric Battery Floor Cleaning Machines (Sweepers & Scrubbers) with Support and Training

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 electric battery-powered floor cleaning machines for use by the Ministry of Defence and associated organisations. 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 a range of floor cleaning machines, specifically: 2 sweepers (rideable or pedestrian operated) 2 scrubbers (rideable or pedestrian operated) Suppliers must be able to provide full support and training for the equipment, with staff holding appropriate security clearances (SC, DV, or EDV as applicable). Key Requirements Supply of new, electric battery-powered floor cleaning machines (sweepers and scrubbers), suitable for use in institutional environments. Ability to provide support and training, with personnel holding the required UK government security clearances (SC, DV, or EDV). Delivery and installation at multiple UK locations as required. Compliance with all relevant UK and EU regulations for safety and environmental standards. Willingness to transact via the Mercateo Procurement Platform. How to Apply Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Unite Procurement UK Limited and provide details of their available products, support and training capabilities, and evidence of appropriate staff security clearances. 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-b40bfac6-c1be-44a9-92a0-dc5b687db746
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09ababa8-8a02-4dfd-9e16-97214b86e85a
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39713410 - Floor-cleaning machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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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