--- title: "Refine Get You In Packs (GYiP) for recruits at the Academy and Cadets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-abbf8253-6c69-45ae-b5d6-ed8634e9c0a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-abbf8253-6c69-45ae-b5d6-ed8634e9c0a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-abbf8253-6c69-45ae-b5d6-ed8634e9c0a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-abbf8253-6c69-45ae-b5d6-ed8634e9c0a9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED" published: "2025-08-28" --- # Refine Get You In Packs (GYiP) for recruits at the Academy and Cadets Buyer: UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abbf8253-6c69-45ae-b5d6-ed8634e9c0a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-abbf8253-6c69-45ae-b5d6-ed8634e9c0a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-abbf8253-6c69-45ae-b5d6-ed8634e9c0a9.json) ## Summary Unite Procurement UK Limited, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking partners to supply "Refine Get You In Packs (GYiP)" for recruits at the Academy and Cadets. This opportunity, open under a tender process as of 28th August 2025, falls within the goods category with a focus on items such as mail or parcel bags, notebooks, and security locks, amongst others. The procurement process follows a selective method with catalogue purchases via the Mercateo Procurement Platform. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period closing on 15th September 2025, and the contract period commencing on 16th September 2025, running until 15th September 2030. The procurement will take place across the entire United Kingdom, encompassing regions such as England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This tender presents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses capable of supplying the specified items. Particularly suited are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide the products listed, offer robust support capabilities, and demonstrate supply chain reliability. By joining the Mercateo Procurement Platform, businesses can access a compliant route to market, enhancing their visibility and market reach. This diverse and competitive supply chain strategy opens up avenues for continuous engagement and potential onboarding for new suppliers well beyond the initial deadline, fostering a dynamic environment for business growth and collaboration. ## Notice 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 GYiP packs. 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 all the following products (or direct equivalents). A table of the required products are attached. Key Requirements Selvyt Polishing Cloth Head Torch Wash Bag MTP Sewing Kit MTP 40mm Combination Padlocks A6 Waterproof Notebook & MTP Holder Olive Green Flask (350 ml) Arc Markers - replacing Lumi Arm Markers Trouser Twists (Pairs) Boot Kit Wire Tent Pegs Sleep Eye Masks How to Apply Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Unite Procurement UK Limited and provide details of their available products, support capabilities, and evidence of supply chain reliability. 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd5a920-cb49-46a6-a2dc-a186fa7237bd | | 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 | 28 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 18933000 - Mail or parcel bags - 22815000 - Notebooks - 31521300 - Portable electric lamps - 35113440 - Reflective vests - 39221100 - Kitchenware - 39512000 - Bed linen - 39518100 - Operating-theatre drapes - 39522530 - Tents - 44521130 - Enhanced security lock ## Release History - 28 Aug 2025 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd5a920-cb49-46a6-a2dc-a186fa7237bd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fd5a920-cb49-46a6-a2dc-a186fa7237bd 28th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/56a1ef73-b168-4cf7-b9dc-92f15fcc76d0 The attached file outlines the required products, and expected volume - https://unite.eu/en-gb/procure/join-mercateo-as-a-supplier This link provides suppliers with information on how to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform. It explains the benefits of becoming a supplier, outlines the registration process, and details how your products can be made available to a wide range of public and private sector buyers through the platform. ## Notice URLs - http://www.mercateo.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-abbf8253-6c69-45ae-b5d6-ed8634e9c0a9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-abbf8253-6c69-45ae-b5d6-ed8634e9c0a9.json.