Tender

Supply of UK MOD NVG Finger Torches via Unite Procurement Platform

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 10:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Unite Procurement UK Limited, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), has initiated a tender for the supply of NVG-compatible finger torches via the Unite Procurement Platform. This procurement falls under the industry category of portable electric lamps and is designated for delivery within the United Kingdom. The process follows a selective procurement method specified as a catalogue purchase, and is at the tender stage. Potential suppliers are informed that expressions of interest must be submitted by 5th December 2025, as the tender period ends then. The contract, valued between GBP 60,000 and GBP 120,000, is scheduled to commence on 6th December 2025 and conclude by 6th December 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the defence, blue light, or similarly regulated sectors, particularly those with proven capabilities in quality management and product support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit from expanding their market presence through efficient sourcing, order management, and supplier onboarding facilitated by the Unite Procurement Platform. Suppliers with experience in producing task-level illumination devices for contested or training environments are particularly encouraged to apply, potentially unlocking significant business growth through public sector engagement.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of UK MOD NVG Finger Torches via Unite Procurement Platform

Notice Description

Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), invites qualified suppliers to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform to supply NVG-compatible finger torches. This opportunity supports a flexible, competitive supply base for low-value, high-volume procurement. Route to Market The Unite Procurement Platform (Join Unite as a supplier - increase your sales | Unite) provides a compliant, auditable route to market for UK Public Sector organisations, enabling efficient sourcing, order management, and supplier onboarding. Scope of Supply * Item: NVG-compatible finger torches * Quantity: 1,425 units NVG finger torches are critical for discrete, task-level illumination in contested and training environments. Suppliers should demonstrate experience supplying defence, blue light, or similarly regulated sectors, with proven capability in quality management, traceability, and ongoing product support. How to Apply For enquiries and expressions of interest, please email: defence.support@unite.eu Please include "Unite Onboarding - NVG Finger Torches (Qty 1,425)" in the subject line and reference relevant technical specifications in your submission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-def5bad5-69b9-4ff6-8dc7-e7103952138f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f3c721d-e333-43a0-8613-d1480ed31b29
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31521300 - Portable electric lamps

31521320 - Torches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2025 - 6 Dec 2028 3-4 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
defence.support@unite.eu
Contact Phone
07702645234

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

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-def5bad5-69b9-4ff6-8dc7-e7103952138f-2025-11-17T10:24:35Z",
    "date": "2025-11-17T10:24:35Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-def5bad5-69b9-4ff6-8dc7-e7103952138f",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "00023",
        "title": "Supply of UK MOD NVG Finger Torches via Unite Procurement Platform",
        "description": "Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), invites qualified suppliers to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform to supply NVG-compatible finger torches. This opportunity supports a flexible, competitive supply base for low-value, high-volume procurement. Route to Market The Unite Procurement Platform (Join Unite as a supplier - increase your sales | Unite) provides a compliant, auditable route to market for UK Public Sector organisations, enabling efficient sourcing, order management, and supplier onboarding. Scope of Supply * Item: NVG-compatible finger torches * Quantity: 1,425 units NVG finger torches are critical for discrete, task-level illumination in contested and training environments. Suppliers should demonstrate experience supplying defence, blue light, or similarly regulated sectors, with proven capability in quality management, traceability, and ongoing product support. How to Apply For enquiries and expressions of interest, please email: defence.support@unite.eu Please include \"Unite Onboarding - NVG Finger Torches (Qty 1,425)\" in the subject line and reference relevant technical specifications in your submission.",
        "datePublished": "2025-11-17T10:24:35Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "31521300",
            "description": "Portable electric lamps"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "31521320",
                "description": "Torches"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 60000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 120000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Catalogue purchase",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-12-05T17:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-12-06T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2028-12-06T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "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/8f3c721d-e333-43a0-8613-d1480ed31b29",
                "datePublished": "2025-11-17T10:24:35Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "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": "defence.support@unite.eu",
                "telephone": "07702645234"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://unite.eu/en-gb/procure/join-mercateo-as-a-supplier"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ybBB7BT6",
        "name": "UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED"
    }
}