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)
Provision of childcare voucher scheme
Provision of Childcare Voucher Scheme for Civilian and Military MOD personnel
EA to conduct preferred choice modelling analysis for armed forces people programme
Requirement - The Armed Forces People Programme requires "stated preference" modelling to understand the likely impact on recruiting and retention of Service (military) personnel o
Maritime multi-link (MML) phase 2 training needs analysis (TNA) technical assistance
Maritime Multi-Link (MML) Phase two Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Technical Assistance
Dauphin N3 emergencies training
The requirement is for provision of Dauphin N3 Emergencies Training for the period 1.2.2017 to 31.3.2020, with an optional 2 x 1 year contract extensions until 2022,during which ti
Support for integration of threat intelligence into JCU (corsham)
Support for Integration of Threat Intelligence into JCU (Corsham)
The provision of academic support to the royal college of defence studies
The Provision of Academic Support to the Royal College of Defence Studies. This requirement has already been through the DPQQ stage with un/successful suppliers advised accordingly
Whole aircraft charter to move cargo (outsized and general) within northeast africa
Whole aircraft charter to move cargo (outsized and general) within NorthEast Africa
Dual mode landing lamps - survey/repair/recertification
Survey/Repair/Recertification of Defence Mode Landing Lamps (DMLL)- 6220-01-5528877 Part No 0230390-001/101 variants and to undertake repairs of the DMLL 6620-01-5528877; Part No:
Transparency notice
This is not an opportunity, it is the publication of tender documents for transparancy purposes.
This notice is being published for transparency purposes only and is not an opportunity to express an interest in this requirement. marine support to range safety and aircrew training
Range Safety and Aircrew Training - To provide Marine Support to a number of tri-service training serials at several locations around the UK coast. The To provide marine support to
Provision of industrial gases for british forces germany (BFG)
The provision of a range of industrial gases to British Forces Germany bases on an ad-hoc basis, and collection of empty bottles.
This notice is being published for transparency purposes only and is not an opportunity to express an interest in this requirement. provision of a radio communication system for the british army training unit in kenya
The Provision of a Radio Communication System for the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK)
Computer based learning, information management security concepts requirements analysis and technical support services g-cloud contract for 24 months.
Computer Based Learning, Information Management Security Concepts Requirements Analysis and Technical Support Services G-Cloud Contract for 24 months.
Provision of maintenance, calibration and support for LECO model CS200 carbon sulphur analyser at 1710 NAS
Provision of Maintenance, Calibration & Support for LECO Model CS200 Carbon Sulphur Analyser at 1710 NAS
Initial provisioning spares for queen elizabeth class wireless communication system
Initial Provisioning Spares for Queen Elizabeth Class Wireless Communication System
MCTA specialist support to tardis data management and application development
MCTA Specialist Support to TARDIS Data Management and Application Development
Information warfare operational services and development support.
Information Warfare Operational Services and Development Support.
Provision of commercial satellite imagery
Provision of Commercial Satellite Imagery
Mechanical works AT british ARMY training UNIT (kenya)
A range of mechnaical works are required for the compliance and maintenance of the estate. The tasks are all minor works and are spread across all BATUK locations.
Whole aircraft charter to move cargo (outsized and general) in south sudan
Whole aircraft charter to move cargo (outsized and general) in South Sudan