ClosedClothing and footwear

Supply of Airborne Operations Equipment[E11]

LONDON, United KingdomUNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED[E1]

In plain English

What they want: Unite Procurement UK Limited, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Unite Procurement Platform to support the supply of Airborne Operations Equipment Procurement. 1. Oakley Alpha Operators Kit (Goggles and Protective Eyewear) Lightweight eyewear system for freefall and static line parachuting operations. Includes clear and smoke-tinted lenses with anti-mist/anti-fog capabilities.
Who can bid: No restrictions are stated in the notice data. The tender documents may set more.
Deadline: Buyer's deadline: 24 Aug 2026, 17:00 UTC+1. UTC: 24 Aug 2026, 16:00 UTC.
Published 3 Aug 2026.
Value: GBP 400,000
Buyer: UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITEDSee what else this buyer buys and when.
How to apply: Through the buyer's official process. Open the original notice on UK Contracts Finder (OCDS) (opens in a new tab) ↗
Tender documents: The tender documents for this notice are on the buyer's own portal, usually behind a free supplier registration. We link to them and do not fetch them, so the report is based on the notice only.

This opportunity is closed and its deadline has passed. Reports are not available for it.

Deadline[E4]: 24 Aug 2026, 17:00 UTC+1
Value[E12]: GBP 400,000
Published[E9]: 3 Aug 2026
Procedure[E8]: Catalogue purchase
Source: UK Contracts Finder (OCDS) (opens in a new tab)
Last checked: 3 hours ago

About the requirement

From the notice

Unite Procurement UK Limited, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Unite Procurement Platform to support the supply of Airborne Operations Equipment Procurement. 1. Oakley Alpha Operators Kit (Goggles and Protective Eyewear) Lightweight eyewear system for freefall and static line parachuting operations. Includes clear and smoke-tinted lenses with anti-mist/anti-fog capabilities. Compatible with Ops Core helmets and in-service oxygen systems. Suitable for operations from 12,000 ft to 25,000 ft, providing protection from wind blast, airborne debris and sun glare. 2. Benchmade Model 7 Hook Rescue Cutter with Holster Lightweight rescue knife designed for rapid cutting of parachute cordage and suspension lines during emergencies. Features protected hook-style blade (5.1 cm blade length, 10.5 cm overall length, 45 g weight). Supplied with MOLLE-compatible holster and attachment hardware for secure carriage on harnesses and plate carriers. 3. Juggernaut PALS Armour Mount (Phone/GPS Mount) MOLLE-compatible mounting solution for secure carriage of navigation devices on body armour and chest rigs. Provides stable platform for smartphone-based navigation aids during airborne operations. Integrates with Juggernaut navigation system and allows easy viewing and operation whilst under canopy. 4. Juggernaut ADVNTR Case for Samsung Galaxy S23 Ruggedised protective case for Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphones used as navigation aids. Provides shock and impact protection whilst integrating with Juggernaut mounting ecosystem. Allows full smartphone operatio…[E5]

Eligibility and requirements

ConditionDelivery location: United Kingdom.[E6]
The notice data states no restriction on who may bid. Exclusion grounds and selection criteria in the tender documents still apply.

Risks and unknowns

UnknownWe read the published notice, not the full tender documents.

Updates

First seen · 28 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC
The deadline (2026-08-24T16:00:00.000Z) has passed.
Source document 6a65bff7-4f23-438a-ab0e-e8d04ea1bc45-907855

Evidence

12 facts

Every fact on this page comes from the published notice. Each entry shows the document and the field it was read from.

E1
The buyer is UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED.
Document 6a65bff7-4f23-438a-ab0e-e8d04ea1bc45-907855, field /buyer/name, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E2
The notice is classified under CPV 18143000 (Protective gear).
Document 6a65bff7-4f23-438a-ab0e-e8d04ea1bc45-907855, field /tender/classification/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E3
Contracts Finder publishes United Kingdom procurement.
“England”
Document 6a65bff7-4f23-438a-ab0e-e8d04ea1bc45-907855, field /tender, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E4
Tenders must be submitted by 24 Aug 2026, 17:00 UTC+01:00.
“2026-08-24T17:00:00+01:00”
Document 6a65bff7-4f23-438a-ab0e-e8d04ea1bc45-907855, field /tender/tenderPeriod/endDate, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E5
The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.
“Unite Procurement UK Limited, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is seeking suppliers to join the Unite Procurement Platform to support the supply of Airborne Operations Equipment Procurement. 1. Oakley Alpha Operators Kit (Goggles and Protective Eyewear) Lightweight eyewear…”
Document 6a65bff7-4f23-438a-ab0e-e8d04ea1bc45-907855, field /tender/description, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E6
Delivery location: United Kingdom.
Document 6a65bff7-4f23-438a-ab0e-e8d04ea1bc45-907855, field /tender/items/0/deliveryAddresses/0, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E7
This is a call for competition. Suppliers can respond.
“tender”
Document 6a65bff7-4f23-438a-ab0e-e8d04ea1bc45-907855, field /tag, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E8
The procedure is: Catalogue purchase.
Document 6a65bff7-4f23-438a-ab0e-e8d04ea1bc45-907855, field /tender/procurementMethodDetails, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E9
The notice was published on 3 Aug 2026.
“2026-08-03T09:39:02+01:00”
Document 6a65bff7-4f23-438a-ab0e-e8d04ea1bc45-907855, field /tender/documents/0/datePublished, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E10
Contracts Finder gives the tender status as active.
Document 6a65bff7-4f23-438a-ab0e-e8d04ea1bc45-907855, field /tender/status, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E11
The notice is titled "Supply of Airborne Operations Equipment".
Document 6a65bff7-4f23-438a-ab0e-e8d04ea1bc45-907855, field /tender/title, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)
E12
The stated value is GBP 400,000.
“400000 GBP”
Document 6a65bff7-4f23-438a-ab0e-e8d04ea1bc45-907855, field /tender/value/amount, read 28 Oct 2026, 13:28 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

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