Buyer profile
Ministry of Defence
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Total contracts
4,292
Known spend
£117bn
3499 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
262 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 (4292)
Supply of sniper rifle spares
Supply of Sniper Rifle spares
Machine and apparatus for testing and measuring
It is the intention to place 4 year negotiated without prior notification contract with Serco for the Repair, Calibration and Post Development Services of the General Purpose Suspe
Supply of accommodation furniture
Supply of Accommodation Furniture
General support enabling contract
The Contractors holding General Support Enabling Contracts were invited to bid for the line items listed on Tranche 45 in accordance with the contractual process. The awarded line
Supply of armoured fighting vehicle spares
The 8 Contractors who hold the "Supply of Armoured Fighting Vehicle Spares" contracts are invited to bid for the line items listed on Tranche 9 in accordance with the contractual p
General support enabling contract
The Contractors holding General Support Enabling Contracts were invited to bid for the line items listed on Tranche 45 in accordance with the contractual process. The awarded line
General support enabling contract
The Contractors holding General Support Enabling Contracts were invited to bid for the line items listed on Tranche 45 in accordance with the contractual process. The awarded line
General support enabling contract
The Contractors holding General Support Enabling Contracts were invited to bid for the line items listed on Tranche 45 in accordance with the contractual process. The awarded line
General support enabling contract
The Contractors holding General Support Enabling Contracts were invited to bid for the line items listed on Tranche 45 in accordance with the contractual process. The awarded line
Supply of print to order line controller software to the UKHO
The supply of a bespoke print to order line controller software for a onsite print production project. Beta and Live development working in conjunction with other third parties.
Capital dredge to support queen elizabeth class (QEC) carrier at her majesty's naval base (HMNB) portsmouth
This notice is to inform that the Contract for the provision of Capital Dredging to support the Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carrier at Her Majesty's Naval Base (HMNB) Port
Rebranding of the armed forces covenant
Rebranding of the Armed Forces Covenant
PMR support contract FOR cyprus AND gibraltar
Radio services. Summary of requirements The Networks Team has a requirement for the provision of support services for the existing Professional Private Mobile Radio (PMR) systems i
Procurement of GCMS system for INM laboratories
Supply of a Gas Chromatograph with Mass Detector.
Provision OF fabricated steel frames (AND associated support) FOR THE remote radar HEAD accommodation (RRHA) project AT THE falkland islands
Provision of Fabricated Steel Frames (and Associated Support) for the Remote Radar Head Accommodation (RRHA) Project at the Falkland Islands.
The provision of advisors to the united states security coordinator - ramallah
The provision of advisors to the United States Security Coordinator - Ramallah. The Invitation to Tender for this requirement is run utilising the Department for International Deve
Provision of family support services to BFG and EJSU
The Contractor will provide training and support to the BFG Service Director as/when required; ongoing professional advice by telephone to HQ BFG G1 Community Support and a License
FATS - review OF shiplift platform fault trees
Review Shiplift Platform Fault Trees and make an informed decision on the consequences of 1500 and 200 day dockings.
Supply of tote boxes and lids
Supply of Tote Boxes and Lids
The manufacture and supply of cradle and yokes for the gun 105mm field L118 towed
The manufacture and supply of cradle and Yokes for the Gun 105mm Field L118 Towed