Buyer profile
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)
Spares inclusive upkeep of LOT 15 - ancillaries (internal communications)
MET/949/15 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep of LOT 15 - Ancillaries (Internal Communications)
Procurement of NVG lamps part number L-327-54130-MFD
Procurement of NVG Lamps Part Number L-327-54130-MFD
Media booking for logistics FY15/16: radio (march)
Advertising for Navy recruitment. Please note: This contract has already been awarded.
SBRI challenge - enhanced individualprotective equipment
A study to develop durable flame retardant (FR) wool materials which will maintain excellent moisture management properties. The programme of work will also address the thermo phys
DFFS/5012/0083 - call off from framework agreement (DFFS/5012) - supply of F-35 and F-76 to pjobs - august 2016
DFFS/5012/0083 - Call off from Framework Agreement (DFFS/5012) - Supply of F-35 and F-76 PJOBS - August 2016
DFFS/5012/0077 - supply of 40,000m3 F-35 into the CLH PS - july 2016
DFFS/5012/0077 - Supply of 40,000m3 of F-35 into the CLH PS - July 2016
Re-lifing of firm base policing stab vests
Re-lifing of firm Base Cobra Stab Vests for HQ PM(A), HQ 1MP Bde
Supply of 1.25Boat set - submarine valves
Notice of Contract Award of MPS/007 to Truflo Marine Ltd
Analytical instrumentation for analysis of whole air samples - please NOTE THIS notice IS FOR transparency purposes ONLY
Analytical Instrumentation for Analysis of Whole Air Samples - PLEASE NOTE THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY, IT WAS ADVERTISED IN THE DCO ON 14 OCTOBER 2016 AND TENDER
Analytical instrumentation for analysis of whole air samples - please NOTE THIS notice IS FOR transparency purposes ONLY
Analytical Instrumentation for Analysis of Whole Air Samples - PLEASE NOTE THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY, IT WAS ADVERTISED IN THE DCO ON 14 OCTOBER 2016 AND TENDER
Purchase of a turbomatrix headspace analyser - THIS notice IS FOR transparancy purposes ONLY
THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY AND TENDER DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED. The purchase of a Perkin Elmer Turbomatrix Headspace Analyser.
Provision of differential GPS (dgps) for royal navy survey vessels
The requirement is for a Support Contract for the procurement of differential Global Positioning Systems equipment, purchase of subscription service signals, 24 hour support, train
Provision of pilot and aircraft services for the RAF falcons parachut display team
The MOD is seeking a 3 year contract with 2 (two) on eyear options for the provision of Pilot and Aircraft Services for the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team.
Framework agreement for technical support / 5 (FATS/5)
Multi-participant Framework Agreement for Technical Support placed following a competition. ITT was issued on 3 November 2016 to those bidders who were successful at the PQQ stage.
Gb-bristol: provision of a qualified person for pharmacovigilance (QPPV) and a full pharmacovigilance service
Please see the attachment which contains the full advert.
Microbism
An Invitation to Tender has been issued following a PQQ down selection for an enhancement to current disclosing capability to characterise both level and extent of chemical hazards
Transparency notice only- ITT- SSP/00132
5 Year Enabling Contract for the Procurement of Chemical, Biological, Radiation and Nuclear (CBRN) Inner Gloves and Protective Gloves. Two (2) Companies Invited to Tender- Airboss
Procurement of vehicles for british forces cyprus
FY16/17 Vehicle Procurement for British Forces Cyprus
This notice is being published for transparency purposes only and is not an opportunity to express an interest in this requirement. the commission of report to determine classification system for accurate assessment of colour vision loss.
Commission of a Report to determine classification system for accurate assessment of colour vision loss.
Procurement of chinook unique cabling spares
Procurement Of Chinook Unique Cabling Spares Additional information: This notice is for publishing of tender documents only, contract has not yet been awarded.