--- title: "Supply of DSP 27 Battery Carrier Spare Parts" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4091d81-e8c3-47bd-983a-788691253de1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4091d81-e8c3-47bd-983a-788691253de1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4091d81-e8c3-47bd-983a-788691253de1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4091d81-e8c3-47bd-983a-788691253de1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED" published: "2026-10-07" --- # Supply of DSP 27 Battery Carrier Spare Parts Buyer: UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4091d81-e8c3-47bd-983a-788691253de1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4091d81-e8c3-47bd-983a-788691253de1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4091d81-e8c3-47bd-983a-788691253de1.json) ## Summary Unite Procurement UK Limited is seeking 100 spare battery carriers for Detector Special Purpose (DSP) 27, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. This is a purchase of the battery carrier only, part number NSN 6160-99-667-2326, to maintain the availability of the in-service detector and prevent a capability gap. DSP 27 is a hand-carried detector; its battery carrier is one component of the unit. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The equipment has no substitute, and the requirement is for the existing part rather than a new or alternative design. Unite Procurement UK Limited intends to onboard multiple suppliers to its procurement platform, rather than appoint a sole supplier, to support supply to the Ministry of Defence and associated organisations. The buyer invited offers through a selective catalogue-purchase procedure. The stated submission deadline was 28 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC. The contract period is scheduled to run from 29 October 2026 to 28 October 2028. The estimated procurement value is £50,000 to £100,000. Suppliers are asked to register their interest and provide details of their product range, modification capabilities and maintenance services; the platform onboarding process follows expression of interest. The requirement is for a stock of 100 carriers, with an immediate purchase as the only output and a one-off payment on delivery. Each item will undergo a short inspection to confirm it is the correct part, with acceptance following successful inspection. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises are marked as suitable. This opportunity suits suppliers able to source or supply the specified existing DSP 27 battery carrier, NSN 6160-99-667-2326. The buyer is seeking a competitive supplier base on its procurement platform, with multiple suppliers potentially onboarded rather than a single appointed supplier. To express interest, businesses are asked to describe their product range, modification capabilities and maintenance services. The requirement is for the correct in-service spare part; delivery items will be inspected for conformity before acceptance. The stated quantity is a stock of 100, and the purchase is immediate rather than ongoing contract management. The OEM owns the intellectual property rights and technical data pack, and the buyer says a pre-existing OEM-developed option is considered appropriate. Suppliers should therefore assess whether they can supply the specified part and meet the product information requested for platform onboarding. ## Notice 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 procurement of spare battery carriers for Detector Special Purpose (DSP) 27. There is a requirement for a stock of spare battery carriers for Detector Special Purpose (DSP) 27. There is no other equipment which can be used in place of DSP 27. DSP 27 was brought in as a UOR, made by DSTL and Gill Research and Development Ltd, who now own the IPR and Manufacturers Data Pack. DSP 27 is a hand carried detector unit that consists of a lower 'Passive' receiving antenna head, main body, carry handle / control panel, battery carrier and upper receiving antenna. Purchase of x100 battery carriers to prevent a capability gap. This is a procurement of a spare part only. The battery carrier must be NSN 6160-99-667-2326. Milestones are not expected - immediate purchase will be the only output. Upon delivery, a short inspection of each item will be undertaken to ensure it is the correct part as expected. Success here will be seen as acceptance. OEM owns the IPR. Government Furnished Supplies Not required. Approach A pre-existing option already exists, developed by the OEM (who own the IPR and Technical Data Pack) and is deemed appropriate by the Requirements Manager. Payment One off payment paid on delivery. Contract Management Arrangements No ongoing contract. End of Contract/Exit Strategy Not applicable. Final Reminders This item already exists and is in-service. NSN 6160-99-667-2326. 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. 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. 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 Information For any enquiries and interest, please email defence.support@unite.eu with the subject title TSS 807 Opportunity ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c666d9-c7be-442e-9ed0-0c8ca72df16a | | 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 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Oct 2026 - 28 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | | Postcode area | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 31158100 - Battery chargers - 34320000 - Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts ## Release History - 7 Oct 2026 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c666d9-c7be-442e-9ed0-0c8ca72df16a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59c666d9-c7be-442e-9ed0-0c8ca72df16a 7th October 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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