Tender

Specialised 20ft ATEX 120 Compliant Containers

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

12 Mar 2025 at 14:36

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

12 Mar 2025 at 09:33

Tender Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2025 at 09:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED is inviting tenders for the provision of 6 x Specialised 20ft ATEX 120 compliant containers designed for the storage of hazardous goods for the Ministry of Defence. The tender is currently in the amendment stage. Interested parties must submit their bids before the tender period ends on 21 March 2025. The containers, classified under CPV code 44613400 (Storage containers), must be delivered within the United Kingdom, with the contract set to commence on 22 March 2025 and end on 31 May 2025. The total contract value is estimated between £250,000 and £500,000, with procurement being conducted through a selective catalogue purchase process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in manufacturing and supplying technological storage solutions. The detailed specifications include grated floors with sumps, lighting, temperature control, lockable access doors with ramps, and fully modular shelving systems. Suppliers who succeed in securing this contract will have the opportunity to showcase their products on the Unite Procurement Portal, boosting their visibility and market reach within the defence sector. The procurement method's selective nature favours businesses that can meet high compliance and technical standards, thereby encouraging reputable and skilled suppliers to enter the competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialised 20ft ATEX 120 Compliant Containers

Notice Description

6 x Specialised 20ft ATEX 120 compliant containers for the storage of Hazardous goods for the Ministry of Defence. Each container must have a grated floor with sump in the event of a spill as well as lighting and temperature control elements for the goods themselves. Access doors must be lockable and have a ramp to allow forklift/loader access. Each container must also come fully shelved to allow storage of a maximum number of goods, where possible shelving must be fully modular to allow reconfiguration at a later date. Successful applicants will be required to list the agreed products on to the Unite Procurement Portal. Further details can be found on the attached onboarding link. Please contact us with any enquiries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf5491c6-037f-4d11-8476-db13b00aa249
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e081dd89-0881-4d89-be8e-9ee1d6bdca0e
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44613400 - Storage containers

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 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

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