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Ministry of Defence
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Total contracts
4,294
Known spend
£117bn
3501 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 (4294)
ASC - analytical studies programme
Contract award notice for the delivery of an Analytical Studies Programme to Field Army Warfare Branch
SBRI challenge - fuels and lubricants
The work is to be undertaken in accordance with the SBRI application 60979-444218 part 8 submitted to and held by Innovate UK for the Fuels and Lubricants programme. To develop and
Patsy concept phase support
Support to Project PATSY during concept phase from a supplier with subject matter expertise of the Military Aircrew Helmet Impact Standard (MAHIS). PLEASE NOTE THIS NOTICE IS BEING
Development of blended learning to support the defence learning environment
To design and develop a blended learning solution that delivers training and education to support the Defence Learning Environment. This was procured through Civil Service Learning
Provision of services and facilities for ex telemark titan 2016/17
Provision of Services and Facilities for Ex TELEMARK TITAN 2016/17
1 Year contract to provide accreditation for up to 70 royal marine band service (RMBS) personnel undertaking a bmus (hons) degree stage 1, 2 or 3
Provision of accreditation for up to 70 Royal Marine Band Service (RMBS) personnel undertaking a BMus (Hons) degree Stage 1, 2 or 3. 1 year contract placed through CCS RM1568 Frame
Pressure systems service, maintenance & repair
Pressure Systems Service, Maintenance and Repair
FOR transparency ONLY - DFFS/5012/0035 - supply of F-35 into the GPSS - april 2015
FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - The supply of 20,000 m3 of F-35 fuel into the GPSS during the month of April.
PGMU MCAS - lot 4
Single source contract let with Rolls Royce MES for the Power Generation and MCAS Update (PGMU) - MCAS Update
Whole aircraft charter to move cargo between north america and the UK
Whole aircraft charter to move cargo between North America and the UK
Sapres exclusive upkeep: in-service support of fire safety equipments fitted to HM ships and submarines
Supply of Spares, Repairs and Post Design Services/Technical Services in support of Fire Safety Equipment Fitted to HM Ships and Submarines
FOR transparency ONLY - DFFS/5012/0041 - supply of F-35, F-44 and F-76 FOB
FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - Supply of F-35, F-44 and F-76 FOB for Onward Delivery to Loch Striven and PJOBs.
FOR transparency ONLY - DFFS/5012/0036 - supply of F-35 and F-76 FOB april/may 2015
FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - Supply of F-35 and F-76 FOB April/May 2015.
Fleet management, repair and maintenance services
Fleet management, repair and maintenance services. Vehicle-fleet management services. Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver. Hire of passenger cars with driver. Hire of
Technical support to exercise venerable gauntlet CT5
This notice is being published for Transparency Purposes only and is not an opportunity to express an interest in this requirement. Technical Support to Exercise Venerable Gauntlet
Daap(f) phase 2 support
Technical Support to DaaP(F) Phase 2 inlcuding: - Phase 2 Opportunity Assessments on Non – ISS ICT Systems and Services. - Summarisation of the Phase 2 activities, final in scope c
Whole aircraft charter to move cargo between germany and canada
Whole Aircraft Charter to Move Cargo Between Germany and Canada
Repair & maintenance of QHM radar system at HMNB clyde, faslane
To repair and maintain the QHM radar system at HMNB Clyde, Faslane Additional information: For technical reasons it is the intention of the Authority to award this contract to Denb
Provision of academic support to the royal college of defence studies (RCDS)
The provision of academic support to the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS). Initiation of Option Year 4, 1 Sept 2016 to 31 July 2017.
Repair, servicing, technical support and supply of welding equipment and fume extractors
Contract Award Notice