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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)
Technical support to the UK link 16 frequency clearance agreement
This contract Link 16 Frequency Clearance Agreement (FCA) Technical Support is essential to maintain the FCA and includes the requirement to provide technical expertise. The Situat
Provision of postal services at 11 armed forces careers offices - package 2
Provision of Postal Services at 11 Armed Forces Centres in different towns and cities. Includes the rental and maintenance of Franking Machines
In-service support (ISS) for internal communications and closed circuit television (CCTV) systems
The Communications and Situational Awareness (CSA) section, within the Maritime Combat Systems team, has a requirement for In-Service Support (ISS) of primary internal Communicatio
Transparency purposes only provision of recruitment marketing and advertising
Provision of recruitment Marketing and Advertising Additional information: Copy Of Tender Document
Portal - IBM i2 kenexa LCMS- application management support services for navy command
Portal - IBM i2 Kenexa LCMS- Application Management Support Services for Navy Command
FLEET/00657 - provision of obiee 11g analyses & dashboards development technical support service for navy command
Provision of OBIEE 11g Analyses & Dashboards Development Technical Support Service for Navy Command
Provision of pilot ground school and simulator training BAe146
Provision of Ground School and Simulator Training for BAe146 Pilots for the duration of 6 months from 4 November 2017 until 3 May 2018.
The provision of a management information system for SCE primary schools
The Provision of a Management Information System (MIS) for SCE Primary Schools
The provision of simulation training manikins for 2 med bde
Contract award notice for the Provision of Simulation Training Manikins for 2 Med Bde
Integrated logistics support to chinook CSP
Integrated Logistics Support to Chinook CSP
FLEET/00658 - commercial satellite communication services (CSCS) - cost benefit & achievability analysis (CBAA) - work package 3 - for navy command
Commercial Satellite Communication Services (CSCS) - Cost Benefit & Achievability Analysis (CBAA) - Work Package 3 - for Navy Command
Electrical works
Electrical works across the BATUK estate.
Civil works
Various civil works across the BATUK estate.
Transparency notice: provision and delivery of cyber resilience training course
The provision and delivery of a Cyber Resilience Training Course for the ministry of defence.
Supply and delivery of bulk and packed avgas 100 LL to the UK
CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - DFAP/0003 - Supply and Delivery of Bulk and Packed AVGAS 100 LL to the UK
Hire of st martin-in-the-fields church and additional catering services 2017-2021
Hire of St Martin-in-the-Fields Church and additional catering services for annual December Admiralty Service at the church from 2017-2021
Robotic analyser for analysis of PH, conductivity, turbidity & colour
Robotic Analyser for analysis of PH, Conductivity, turbidity and colour. With a 4 year maintenance contract
Bulk fuels framework agreement - DFFS/5072 - invitation to compete - DFFS/5072/0023 - supply of F-76 (FOB) to loch striven - december 2017
CALL OFF FROM FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT - Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement - DFFS/5072 - Invitation to Compete - DFFS/5072/0023 - Supply of F-76 (FOB) to Loch Striven - December 2017
Provision of enhanced first aid service to ten tors event - this notice is being published for transparency purposes only and is not an invitation to express interest in this requirement.
Provision of Enhance First Aid Service to Ten Tors Event. This notice is being publish for Transparency Purposes Only, and is not an invitation to express interest in this requirem
Provision of consultancy for army continuous adaptation programme
This requirement relates to the procurement of External Asisstance to support the Army's ambitious programme to deliver significant efficiencies, reduce costs and increases product