--- title: "Supply of Electric Battery Floor Cleaning Machines (Sweepers & Scrubbers) with Support and Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b40bfac6-c1be-44a9-92a0-dc5b687db746" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b40bfac6-c1be-44a9-92a0-dc5b687db746" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b40bfac6-c1be-44a9-92a0-dc5b687db746.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b40bfac6-c1be-44a9-92a0-dc5b687db746.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED" published: "2025-08-07" --- # Supply of Electric Battery Floor Cleaning Machines (Sweepers & Scrubbers) with Support and Training Buyer: UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b40bfac6-c1be-44a9-92a0-dc5b687db746 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b40bfac6-c1be-44a9-92a0-dc5b687db746) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b40bfac6-c1be-44a9-92a0-dc5b687db746.json) ## Summary Unite Procurement UK Limited, acting for the Ministry of Defence, is inviting suppliers to join the Mercateo Procurement Platform for the provision of electric battery floor cleaning machines, specifically sweepers and scrubbers, along with support and training services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, having been published on 7th August 2025. The opportunity is classified under the CPV code 39713410, representing floor-cleaning machines, and is available within the United Kingdom. Suppliers must express their interest before the tender period ends on 22nd August 2025. The contract is estimated to be valued between £250,000 and £750,000 GBP, with a contract period from 25th August 2025 to 24th August 2026. Suppliers will need to ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations and hold proper security clearances. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying innovative and compliant floor-cleaning technology, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participating on the Mercateo Procurement Platform offers suppliers enhanced visibility and access to diverse public and private sector markets. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those that can deliver high-quality machines with robust support and training solutions and are willing to transact through an established e-commerce procurement system. This initiative supports a competitive supply framework, offering flexibility and choice to the Ministry of Defence and its partners. ## 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 electric battery-powered floor cleaning machines for use by the Ministry of Defence and associated organisations. 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 a range of floor cleaning machines, specifically: 2 sweepers (rideable or pedestrian operated) 2 scrubbers (rideable or pedestrian operated) Suppliers must be able to provide full support and training for the equipment, with staff holding appropriate security clearances (SC, DV, or EDV as applicable). Key Requirements Supply of new, electric battery-powered floor cleaning machines (sweepers and scrubbers), suitable for use in institutional environments. Ability to provide support and training, with personnel holding the required UK government security clearances (SC, DV, or EDV). Delivery and installation at multiple UK locations as required. Compliance with all relevant UK and EU regulations for safety and environmental standards. Willingness to transact via the Mercateo Procurement Platform. How to Apply Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Unite Procurement UK Limited and provide details of their available products, support and training capabilities, and evidence of appropriate staff security clearances. 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/09ababa8-8a02-4dfd-9e16-97214b86e85a | | 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 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | 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 - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39713410 - Floor-cleaning machines ## Release History - 7 Aug 2025 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09ababa8-8a02-4dfd-9e16-97214b86e85a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09ababa8-8a02-4dfd-9e16-97214b86e85a 7th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - 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-b40bfac6-c1be-44a9-92a0-dc5b687db746. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b40bfac6-c1be-44a9-92a0-dc5b687db746.json.