Buyer profile
Ministry of Defence
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Total contracts
4,297
Known spend
£117bn
3504 disclosed
Average value
£33m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Thales UK Limited
9 winslatest 10 Aug 2026£4bn
- 2
Serco LTD
8 winslatest 21 Apr 2026£3bn
- 3
Rowden Technologies LTD
6 winslatest 07 Oct 2026£56m
- 4
BAE Systems Surface Ships Ltd
5 winslatest 29 Jul 2026£271m
- 5
Deloitte LLP
5 winslatest 12 Mar 2026£13m
- 6
KPMG LLP
£10m
- 7
PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED
5 winslatest 01 Apr 2026£6m
- 8
Akhter Computers Limited
5 winslatest 20 Aug 2026£699,596
- 9
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
5 winslatest 17 Aug 2026£693,955
- 10
Leonardo UK Ltd
4 winslatest 30 Jun 2026£1bn
What they buy
By CPV categoryIT servicesCPV 72
494 contracts · £13bn
Architectural & engineeringCPV 71
342 contracts · £1bn
Security & defenceCPV 35
339 contracts · £10bn
Transport equipmentCPV 34
264 contracts · £4bn
Education & trainingCPV 80
263 contracts · £8bn
Repair & maintenanceCPV 50
228 contracts · £30bn
Petroleum & energyCPV 09
220 contracts · £10bn
Business servicesCPV 79
217 contracts · £5bn
Renewal radar
Awarded contracts predicted to come up for re-tender in the next 18 months
- Aircraft Arrestor Systems - RHAG & PAAG
Predicted using explicit duration found in the tender description (120 months from publication date + 60 days (estimated) → renewal expected by Jan 2027).
Jan 2027
70% confident
- Remote Access Movements Portal (RAMP) and WATERGUARD Applications (WG Apps) Hosting Service Provision WG & RAMP
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Mar 2027).
Mar 2027
40% confident
- 709284450 - Design Services Contract 2
Predicted using median duration of past contracts from this buyer in the same CPV division (23 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Mar 2027).
Mar 2027
60% confident
- WATERGUARD Applications (WG Apps) Sustainment 2026-29
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Mar 2027).
Mar 2027
40% confident
- STRATEGIC OUTPLACEMENT HR SERVICES PROCURED THROUGH ESPO FRAMEWORK 3S22 LOT NO.6
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
- External Legal Support for FMSP Extensions
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
- 704399451-20 MSS/143 PD5-110 CAN
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jun 2027).
Jun 2027
40% confident
- Contract Award Notice
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jun 2027).
Jun 2027
40% confident
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (4297)
Whole aircraft charter to move cargo (outsized and general) from UK to USA
Whole Aircraft Charter to Move Cargo (Outsized and General) from UK to USA
Provision of technical support provider services for RAF waddington protector
This is not an opportunity, this was a direct award via the CCS Framework
SSP/03763/2 - procurement of tactical hearing protection, boom mics and replacement ear pads
Procurement of 2,000 Tactical Hearing Protection Head Sets, 2,000 Boom Mics and 1,000 replacement ear pads. Contract awarded off a Crown Commercial Services Framework (RM3763).
FOR transparency purposes ONLY - supply of hydraulic spreaders and hydraulic power wedges
Supply of Hydraulic Spreaders and Hydraulic Power Wedges.
Provision of 11 week carpentry course for 7 AE3 students with the city and guilds examination 6219-08 (basic carpentry and joinery)
Provision of 11 week carpentry course for 7 AE3 Students with the City and Guilds Examination 6219-08 (Basic Carpentry and Joinery)
TSP provider for kendrew barracks assessment study - transparency purposes only
For transparency purposes only, this is not an opportunity for bids. This is a direct award under the CCS framework.
SSP/00240 - development of ammo
Contract for the development of Ammunition.
Provision of 4G services to support operational welfare requirements - G cloud
Provision of 4G Services to Support Operational Welfare Requirements
The provision of ISO 9001 certification and maintenance services
A UKAS accredited certified body to provide initial ISO 9001 certification and required surveillance over a standard assessment cycle of three years. The contract will include pre-
Bulk fuels framework agreement - DFFS/5072 - invitation to compete - DFFS/5072/0056 - supply of F-35 (FOB) to cyprus - february 2019
CALL OFF FROM FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT - Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement - DFFS/5072 - Invitation to Compete - DFFS/5072/0056 - Supply of F-35 (FOB) to Cyprus - February 2019 (For Transp
Contract award notice - OIP/0023 (TWE)
This is a Contract Award Notice for Transparency Purposes ONLY, and is NOT a request for any further action from Industry. Contract Award Notice has also been placed via Defence Co
Whole aircraft charter to move cargo (outsized and general) from UK to USA on an ad-hoc basis
Whole Aircraft Charter to move cargo (Outsized and General) between UK and USA.
The future in service support (asset availability service) of royal navy survey vessel hydrographic oceanographic vessels (HMS ECHO & HMS enterprise) and ice patrol ship (HMS protector)
The Future In Service Support (Asset Availability Service) of Royal Navy Survey Vessel Hydrographic Oceanographic Vessels (HMS ECHO & HMS ENTERPRISE) and Ice Patrol Ship (HMS PROTE
The future in service support for RFA tideforce, tidespring, tiderace and tidesurge
The Future In Service Support for RFA Tideforce, Tidespring, Tiderace and Tidesurge
The future in service support for RFA argus, lyme bay, mounts bay, cardigan bay, and HMS scott
The Future In Service Support for RFA Argus, Lyme Bay, Mounts Bay, Cardigan Bay, and HMS Scott
The future in service support for RFA fort austin, fort rosalie, fort victoria, wave knight, and wave ruler
The Future In Service Support for RFA Fort Austin, Fort Rosalie, Fort Victoria, Wave Knight, and Wave Ruler
The management and manning of catterick garrison CCTV centre
The Management and Manning of Catterick Garrison CCTV Centre. This is NOT an opportunity, it is the publication of an award notice in line with the Govt's Transparency Agenda
Knitted gloves
The Defence Clothing Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. is considering the potential requirement for the provision of Knitted Gloves over a 2 year period. The current est
Bulk fuels framework agreement - DFFS/5072 - invitation to compete - DFFS/5072/0055 - supply and delivery of F-35 into the clh-ps february 2019
CALL OFF FROM FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT - Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement - DFFS/5072 - Invitation to Compete - DFFS/5072/0055 - Supply and Delivery of F-35 into the CLH-PS February 2019
Provisions OF hardware
Provision of Hardware