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title: "Inflatable training equipment"
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# Inflatable training equipment

Buyer: UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7814495a-9b77-457f-a20c-575c27dcad12

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## Summary

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of inflatable training equipment. This opportunity, titled "Inflatable training equipment," falls under the industry category of training services in defence and security materials (CPV code 80600000). The location for this procurement is the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 7th March 2025, with key dates including the tender period ending on 31st March 2025 and the contract period from 1st April 2025 to 1st April 2026. The procurement method is selective, specifically through catalogue purchase, with an estimated contract value between £100,000 and £500,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing high-quality, durable, and realistic inflatable training equipment. The successful supplier will support the Ministry of Defence's training exercises and simulations over a 12-month period. Suppliers able to comply with public sector procurement and quality assurance requirements are encouraged to apply. Given the ongoing nature of this opportunity, businesses with the capability and reliability to offer a wide range of inflatable training solutions will be well-suited for this contract.

## Notice

Mercateo UK Limited (part of Unite Holding SE), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence is looking for organisations to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform. The Mercateo Procurement Platform (www.mercateo.co.uk) is a compliant route to market for UK Public Sector organisations to manage their low value, high volume purchasing activity. This specific opportunity is for the supply of inflatable training equipment over a 12-month period, supporting MoD training exercises and simulations. The selected supplier(s) will be expected to provide durable, high-quality, and realistic inflatable training equipment designed to meet military training standards and operational requirements. We welcome reliable and experienced suppliers who can offer a range of inflatable training solutions, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement and quality assurance requirements. This opportunity is suitable for SME participation and will be an ongoing requirement. We welcome applicants throughout the duration of this opportunity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c41b486a-97a6-4f75-bfa4-1bba7fe1f9ed |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c41b486a-97a6-4f75-bfa4-1bba7fe1f9ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c41b486a-97a6-4f75-bfa4-1bba7fe1f9ed
  7th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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