--- title: "Specialised 20ft ATEX 120 Compliant Containers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf5491c6-037f-4d11-8476-db13b00aa249" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf5491c6-037f-4d11-8476-db13b00aa249" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf5491c6-037f-4d11-8476-db13b00aa249.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf5491c6-037f-4d11-8476-db13b00aa249.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED" published: "2025-03-12" --- # Specialised 20ft ATEX 120 Compliant Containers Buyer: UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf5491c6-037f-4d11-8476-db13b00aa249 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf5491c6-037f-4d11-8476-db13b00aa249) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf5491c6-037f-4d11-8476-db13b00aa249.json) ## Summary UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED is inviting tenders for the provision of 6 x Specialised 20ft ATEX 120 compliant containers designed for the storage of hazardous goods for the Ministry of Defence. The tender is currently in the amendment stage. Interested parties must submit their bids before the tender period ends on 21 March 2025. The containers, classified under CPV code 44613400 (Storage containers), must be delivered within the United Kingdom, with the contract set to commence on 22 March 2025 and end on 31 May 2025. The total contract value is estimated between £250,000 and £500,000, with procurement being conducted through a selective catalogue purchase process. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in manufacturing and supplying technological storage solutions. The detailed specifications include grated floors with sumps, lighting, temperature control, lockable access doors with ramps, and fully modular shelving systems. Suppliers who succeed in securing this contract will have the opportunity to showcase their products on the Unite Procurement Portal, boosting their visibility and market reach within the defence sector. The procurement method's selective nature favours businesses that can meet high compliance and technical standards, thereby encouraging reputable and skilled suppliers to enter the competition. ## Notice 6 x Specialised 20ft ATEX 120 compliant containers for the storage of Hazardous goods for the Ministry of Defence. Each container must have a grated floor with sump in the event of a spill as well as lighting and temperature control elements for the goods themselves. Access doors must be lockable and have a ramp to allow forklift/loader access. Each container must also come fully shelved to allow storage of a maximum number of goods, where possible shelving must be fully modular to allow reconfiguration at a later date. Successful applicants will be required to list the agreed products on to the Unite Procurement Portal. Further details can be found on the attached onboarding link. Please contact us with any enquiries. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e081dd89-0881-4d89-be8e-9ee1d6bdca0e | | 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 | 12 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44613400 - Storage containers ## Release History - 12 Mar 2025 at 14:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e081dd89-0881-4d89-be8e-9ee1d6bdca0e - 12 Mar 2025 at 09:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e081dd89-0881-4d89-be8e-9ee1d6bdca0e - 11 Mar 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e081dd89-0881-4d89-be8e-9ee1d6bdca0e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e081dd89-0881-4d89-be8e-9ee1d6bdca0e 12th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://unite.eu/en-gb/procure/join-mercateo-as-a-supplier ## Notice URLs - http://www.mercateo.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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