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)
Transparency notice ONLY - delivery OF THE business skills element OF THE RCDS course - 2018
Through the RCDS delivery of their international strategic studies programme is to prepare selected senior military officers, government officials and other individuals as appropri
Purchase of SA6 track and equipment
Purchase of Track for the SA6, equipment includes Single Rubberised assembly, Sprocket, Track pin and Sprocket.
Bulk fuels framework agreement - DFFS/5072 - invitation to compete - DFFS/5072/0038 - supply and delivery of F-35 into the clh-ps - august 2018
CALL OFF FROM FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT - Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement - DFFS/5072 - Invitation to Compete - DFFS/5072 - Invitation to Compete - DFFS/5072/0038 - Supply and Delivery of
Bulk fuels framework agreement - DFFS/5072 - invitation to compete - DFFS/5072/0039 - supply and delivery of F-35 to cyprus - august 2018
CALL OFF FROM FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT - Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement - DFFS/5072 - Invitation to Compete - DFFS/5072/0039 - Supply and Delivery of F-35 To Cyprus - August 2018
For transparency purposes only, notification of contract award. tactical data links technical support services renewal
For Transparency purposes only, Notification of Contract Award. Tactical Data Links Technical Support Services Renewal.
Cysafa deployed
CYSAFA Deployed Nodes at SECRET
Transparency purposes ONLY - contract award notice - land systems reference centre (LSRC) contract renewal
"For Transparency purposes only, Notification of Contract award - Land Systems Reference Centre (LSRC) contract renewal for an external supplier to provide services to enable the o
Facilities as A service
Provision of facilities as a service.
Provision of part 66 civil licensed engineer training on shadow aircraft
This requirement is to contract out the initial academic training where individuals complete the mandatory academic modules to achieve a B1 or B2 licence as well as Electrical Wiri
Project nelson data platform development
This contract has been awarded and publication of this notice is for transparency purposes only
Specialist noise recording equipment for INM and lightning II trial
Specialist Noise Recording Equipment for INM and Lightning II trial
Lease of 2 METS modules for rncmsuet
Notice of award of contract for Lease of 2 METS modules for RNCMSUET
Purchase of a global positioning system (GPS) tracker capabilitywith 5 years subscriptions and maintenance
Notice of award of contract FLEET/00708 - Purchase of a Global Positioning System (GPS) Tracker Capabilitywith 5 years Subscriptions and Maintenance
Transparency notice ONLY - dotc(a) capital works
TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY - Mini Tender Competition for Capital Works contractor. Please note this is for information only and not open to industry.
Sustainment of air information services architecture (AISA)
Sustainment of Air Information Services Architecture (AISA) contract commencing on 1 June 2018 for 12 months. Services to be provided include development & support, analysis & stor
For the supply of 50 larsen and brusgaard optima 2 audible altimeter
Procurement of 50 Larsen and Brusgaard Optima 2 Audible Alitmeters
Provision of mobile crane hire to support training at HMS sultan
The provision of a minimum of 25 tonne mobile crane, with a qualified crane operator, as required for different tasking depending on the risk assessment of the task. HMS Sultan hol
Supply installation commission and maintenance of load bank and switch gear for diesel generator at HMS sultan
The requirement is to replace the existing load bank and switchgear to support Marine Engineer (ME) operatorand maintainer training in DSMarE so that military personnel are effecti
FOR transparency purposes ONLY. provision of monitoring of water quality inspection cleaning servicing and maintenance of evaporative water cooling towers services at HMS sultan
Call-Off from ESPO Framework 198_16 Issue 5 (Lot 2) for provision of Monitoring of Water Quality Inspection Cleaning Servicing and Maintenance of Evaporative Water Cooling Towers S
The provison of HM ships' & establishments' badges
The Authority has a requirement for the manufacture and supply of HM Ships' & Establishments' Badges. Badges shall be manufactured and securely mounted on a hardwood backing of a s