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The Supply of Bespoke Blank White Access Control Legic Smart Cards

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED

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25 Aug 2026 at 08:28

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Summary of the contracting process

Unite Procurement UK Limited is seeking suppliers on behalf of the Ministry of Defence for bespoke blank white access-control Legic smart cards and related blank PVC identification cards. The main requirement is high-security CR80 cards with Legic encoding capability and full encoding functionality. It also includes SISYS blank white CR80 ISO-standard PVC ID cards, supplied in packs of 100, for printing and encoding applications. The procurement provides access to the Unite Procurement Platform, a route for UK public-sector organisations to manage high-volume, lower-value purchases. The goods are for delivery in the United Kingdom. The procurement is for goods, classified under CPV 30236000, miscellaneous computer equipment, with electronic cards as an additional classification.

This procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a selective procedure using a catalogue-purchase method. The tender submission deadline was 14 September 2026 at 16:00 UK time. The contract period runs from 15 September 2026 to 15 September 2028. Its estimated value is between £35,000 and £140,000, inclusive of the stated minimum and maximum, in GBP. The requirement is being established through a platform rather than as a sole-supplier appointment, with multiple suppliers potentially onboarded. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Suppliers are asked to provide product-range details, modification capabilities and maintenance-service information as part of the application.

This opportunity suits manufacturers, specialist distributors and service providers able to supply blank white CR80 smart cards and PVC ID cards for access-control, printing and encoding applications. Suppliers should have products compatible with Legic encoding and the ability to provide the required bespoke modifications. The requirement also favours businesses that can support product maintenance and provide clear information about their available range. The platform is intended to create a diverse, competitive supply base, so several capable suppliers can participate rather than one exclusive provider. Organisations with experience supplying secure identification or access-control card products to public-sector or other high-volume customers are likely to be well placed, alongside SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises with suitable production, fulfilment and support capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Bespoke Blank White Access Control Legic Smart Cards

Notice Description

Unite Procurement UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Unite Procurement Platform to support the supply of bespoke blank white access control legic smart cards. Requirement Details The procurement covers the following products and services: BESPOKE Blank White Access Control Legic Smart Cards Encoded High-security smart cards with Legic encoding capability for access control systems. Cards must be blank white CR80 format with full encoding functionality. SISYS Blank White CR80 ISO Standard PVC ID Cards (100 pack) ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 compliant blank PVC cards in white, supplied in packs of 100. Suitable for printing and encoding applications. The Unite Procurement Platform (Unite | Simplify indirect procurement with our smarter platform) offers a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage low-value, high-volume procurement. How to Apply Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Unite Procurement UK Limited and provide details of their product range, modification capabilities, and maintenance services. Further information on the onboarding process for the Unite Procurement Platform will be provided upon expression of interest and can also be found at the link attached. Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint a sole supplier for this requirement. Instead, multiple suppliers may be onboarded to the Unite 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 Unite 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. Contact For any enquiries and interest, please email defence.support@unite.eu with the subject title TSS 790 Opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb7f31eb-ea1a-4c33-aa62-00aabef358b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d79d12b-56ee-4d7b-b95b-9b2abec3c56d
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment

30237131 - Electronic cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2026 - 15 Sep 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 5AH
Postcode Area
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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