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Opportunity overview
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
Classification
CPV31158100 — Battery chargers
CPV34320000 — Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
0075
Published
7 Oct 2026, 09:21
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Main Procurement Category
goods
Classification
Scheme
CPV
Id
31158100
Description
Battery chargers
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34320000
Description
Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts
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PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
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ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Unite Procurement UK Limited is seeking suppliers for an immediate purchase of 100 spare battery carriers for the Ministry of Defence’s DSP 27 detector. The required item must be NSN 6160-99-667-2326. Interested suppliers should express interest to join the Unite Procurement Platform; multiple suppliers may be onboarded.
Who this may suit
Suitable for suppliers able to provide the exact NSN-specified DSP 27 battery carrier and describe their relevant product range, modification capability and maintenance services.
Key points identified
Required partBattery carrier for Detector Special Purpose (DSP) 27, NSN 6160-99-667-2326.Evidence: “The battery carrier must be NSN 6160-99-667-2326.”
Quantity100 battery carriers.Evidence: “Purchase of x100 battery carriers to prevent a capability gap.”
Supplier information requestedProvide details of product range, modification capabilities and maintenance services when registering interest.Evidence: “Interested suppliers should register their interest... and provide details of their product range, modification capabilities, and maintenance services.”
95% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Unite Procurement UK Limited is seeking suppliers for an immediate purchase of 100 spare battery carriers for the Ministry of Defence’s DSP 27 detector. The required item must be NSN 6160-99-667-2326. Interested suppliers should express interest to join the Unite Procurement Platform; multiple suppliers may be onboarded.
Who this may suit
Suitable for suppliers able to provide the exact NSN-specified DSP 27 battery carrier and describe their relevant product range, modification capability and maintenance services.
Key deliverables
Supply 100 battery carriers for DSP 27
Provide items matching NSN 6160-99-667-2326
Deliver items for inspection and acceptance
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Required part
99% confidence
Battery carrier for Detector Special Purpose (DSP) 27, NSN 6160-99-667-2326.
View supporting evidence
“The battery carrier must be NSN 6160-99-667-2326.”
Quantity
99% confidence
100 battery carriers.
View supporting evidence
“Purchase of x100 battery carriers to prevent a capability gap.”
Supplier information requested
98% confidence
Provide details of product range, modification capabilities and maintenance services when registering interest.
View supporting evidence
“Interested suppliers should register their interest... and provide details of their product range, modification capabilities, and maintenance services.”
Intellectual property and technical data
90% confidence
The OEM owns the IPR and Manufacturers Data Pack/Technical Data Pack.
View supporting evidence
“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.”
SME suitability
95% confidence
Marked suitable for SMEs.
View supporting evidence
Opportunity metadata: suitable_for_sme = 1.
VCSE suitability
95% confidence
Marked suitable for VCSEs.
View supporting evidence
Opportunity metadata: suitable_for_vcse = 1.
Platform onboarding
98% confidence
Suppliers are to register interest for onboarding to the Unite Procurement Platform; applications remain welcome after the initial deadline.
View supporting evidence
“applications to join the Unite Procurement Platform will be welcome at any time beyond the initial deadline.”
Email defence.support@unite.eu with subject “TSS 807 Opportunity” to register interest.
View supporting evidence
“For any enquiries and interest, please email defence.support@unite.eu with the subject title TSS 807 Opportunity.”
Supplier appointment approach
99% confidence
No sole supplier is intended; multiple suppliers may be onboarded to the Unite Procurement Platform.
View supporting evidence
“Unite Procurement UK Limited does not intend to appoint a sole supplier... multiple suppliers may be onboarded.”
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Exact-part compatibility risk
98% confidence
Only the exact NSN-specified battery carrier is acceptable; no substitute equipment is stated as usable.
View supporting evidence
“The battery carrier must be NSN 6160-99-667-2326”; “There is no other equipment which can be used in place of DSP 27.”
IP and technical-data access risk
96% confidence
The OEM owns the IPR and technical/manufacturers data pack, which may constrain alternative manufacture or modification.
View supporting evidence
“OEM owns the IPR”; “who now own the IPR and Manufacturers Data Pack.”
Term inconsistency
98% confidence
Metadata gives a contract period to 28 October 2028, while the description says there is no ongoing contract and the output is an immediate one-off purchase.
View supporting evidence
Metadata: contract_end_at = 2028-10-28; description: “No ongoing contract” and “immediate purchase will be the only output.”
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