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)
Software licence PT-SOL-LEV2
Procurement of Data Science Services Pilot for Decision Support to Naval Personnel Management.
Provision of preventative maintenance calibration and support to zwick model 1474 universal testing machine for 5 years
Provision of Preventative Maintenance Calibration and Support to Zwick Model 1474 Universal Testing Machine for 5 Years
JFC3/041 the provision of professional role players award transparency ONLY
Provision of Professional Role Players for training. AWARD TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY
The provision of forage to MOD military working horses - supplements
The Provision of Forage to MOD Military Working Horses - Supplements
The provision of forage to MOD military working horses - feed
The Provision of Forage to MOD Military Working Horses - Feed
The provision of forage to military working horses - straw, roughage and produce
The Supply of Forage to MOD Military Working Horses - Straw, Roughage and Produce
The provision of forage to MOD military working horses - processed bedding
The Supply of Forage to MOD Military Working Horses - Processed Bedding
Commercial graduate assessment centres
Commercial Graduate Assessment Centres
Support for future maritime support programme
This is a task called off under the FATS 5 framework agreement to provide operational analysis support to the FMSP Programme.
Cloud support services - maritime RNCSS-LC2 and centrixs command and control systems
Cloud Support Services to enable the implementation of obsolescence management and system support of the Maritime RNCSS-LC2 Command and Control system and Multi National Defence Co
DE&S corporate services executive recruitment support
DE&S has a requirement to establish a framework agreement for Corporate Services Executive Recruitment Support, to help us attract and hire the best talent in the market for the to
FOR transparency purposes ONLY - carry out an inspection of the counter seaborne intruder device (CSID) at HMNB clyde, faslane
To carry out an on-site inspection of all currently installed topside components of the Counter Seaborne Intruder Device (CSID) at HMNB Clyde, Faslane. To produce a report and draw
Digital homing head (DHH) data analysis
For the purposes of Transparency only - Not open to bids. Digital Homing Head (DHH) Data Analysis.
The collection and disposal of batteries in great britain- for transparency only, this opportunity has closed
Contract for the Collection & Disposal of Batteries in Great Britain, for the Ministry of Defence.
The collection and disposal of clinical waste in northern ireland - for transparency only, this opportunity has closed
Contract for the Collection & Disposal of Clinical Waste in Northern Ireland, for various Government Departments and Agencies. Additional information: Please note that this contrac
The collection and disposal of hazardous waste in northern ireland - for transparency only, this opportunity has closed
Contract for the Collection & Disposal of Hazardous Waste in Northern Ireland, for various Government Departments and Agencies. Additional information: Please note that this contra
Transparency notice training courses for british peace support team
Training Courses for British peace Support
(FOR transparency purposes ONLY ) network management system (JNMS) fixed and deployable
(This notice is for transparency purposes only) Provision and Support of a JTIDS (Joint Tactical Information Distribution System) Network Management System (JNMS) Fixed and Deploya
CALL OFF YPO framework 550 - provision of body armour for the MDP
Provision of Body Armour for Ministry of Defence Police.
Autonomy in maritime autonomous systems technical study
Call Off Contract under FATS5 framework agreement. Contract award for Autonomy in Maritime Autonomous Systems Technical Study.