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 passengers between the UK and eastern europe
Whole aircraft charter to move passengers between the UK and Eastern Europe.
FOR transparency ONLY - DFFS/5012/0055 - supply of F-35 to GPSS, november 2015
FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - Supply of F-35 to GPSS, November 2015
Provision of civilian qualified helicopter instructors for the wildcat battlefield reconnaissance helicopter
Contract Award Notice for the Provision of Civilian Qualified Helicopter Instructors (CQHIs) for the Wildcat Battlefield Reconnaissance Helicopter (BRH)
FOR transparency ONLY - DFFS/5012/0066 - supply of F-35 to cyprus, march 2016
FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - Supply of F-35 to Cyprus, March 2016
FOR transparency puposes ONLY - GRT FOC positioning stages - newport
GRT Positioning Stages
Big data phase 2
Big Data Phase 2
Technical support for pegasus CHAT future
Technical Support for Pegasus CHAT Future using the FATS 5 Design and Engineering Framework.
(CSL transparency notice) provision of MOD language exam board (modleb) assessments
Provision of MOD Language Examination Service to formally assess personnel nominated by MOD in speaking, reading, writing and translation skills in 50+ languages against specific t
Whole aircraft charter to move passengers between europe and the UK
Whole aircraft charter to move passengers between Europe and the UK
Gb-glasgow: defence brand audit
Research Services. Phase 1 - In depth audit comprising intensive research, stakeholder consultation, data gathering and analysis to inform the delivery of a Defence Brand Strategy.
FOR transparency ONLY - DFFS/5012/0046 - supply of F-35 to cyprus, august 2015
FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - Supply of F-35 to Cyprus, August 2015
Technical support for the DFTS continuity of service programme and the grapevine IUS programme
Technical Support for the DFTS Continuity of Service Programme and the Grapevine IUS Programme.
***Transparancy notice*** provision of a tactical engagement system (TES)
A requirement for the purchase of a Tactical Engagement System (TES) for training purposes. The system must be compatible with existing items in use by other units within the UK mi
Provision of contractor logistic support for the tactical network design station (TNDS)
Provision of Contractor Logistic Support to the Tactical Network Design Station
DFFS/5012/0085 - call off from framework agreement (DFFS/5012) - supply of F-35 into the CLH PS - september 2016
DFFS/5012/0085 - Call off from Framework Agreement (DFFS/5012) - Supply of F-35 into the CLH PS - September 2016
Installation, maintenance and defect rectification of white goods at HMNB clyde
The requirement is for the installation, maintenance and defect repair of washing machines and tumble driers at HMNB Clyde.
CALL OFF FROM famework agreement (DFFS/5012) - DFFS/5012/0092 – supply AND delivery OF F-35 – (avtur) – INTO THE CLH PS – november 2016
CALL OFF FROM FAMEWORK AGREEMENT (DFFS/5012) - DFFS/5012/0092 – SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF F-35 – (AVTUR) – INTO THE CLH PS – NOVEMBER 2016
Transparency notice only for ITT for provision of professional accreditation of royal navy/royal marine command, leadership & management courses (CLM)
Provision of Professional Accreditation of Royal Navy/Royal Marine Command, Leadership & Management Courses (CLM)
SBRI challenge - enhanced equipment protective equipment (eipe)-phase 2
Development of a glove to protect military personnel from injuries whilst on operations. The work has two main strands, firstly to provide sufficient scientific data to allow the c
Provision of a safety boat to patrol the pyla ranges
Contract Award Notice for BFCCB/1359 - Provision of a Safety Boat for the Pyla Ranges