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Ministry of Defence
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Total contracts
4,288
Known spend
£117bn
3496 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 (4288)
715943473PRoject ubiquity FPV and training EOI
First Person Viewer (FPV) small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) element of Project UBIQUITY to deliver scalable, non-energetic FPV training systems for Army training, experimentati
Buckley barracks SLA - RIBA stage 3-4
This is a call‑off contract from the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Infrastructure Organisation for design work (RIBA Stages 3‑4) on the Single Living Accommodation scheme at Buckley Barracks, using the existing SLA‑PA Framework (agreement 709304450).
For the provision of aerodrome rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) services to the joint service parachute centre weston on the green (jspcw)
For the provision of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Services to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (JSPCW) 2 Gp JSPC(W) requires Aircraft Rescue and
711856466-TN
This procurement is to establish a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement for the provision of Movement Services across Germany and wider-Europe. The framework will be broke
Associate project management level 4 apprenticeships
Associate Project Management Level 4 Apprenticeships for MOD Civil Servants
Army executive analyst repository
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a call-off contract to Gartner UK Limited for the provision of digital and technology research, advisory and executive support services under Lo
RAF waddington AOS - RIBA 5-6 construction works
This contract is for an Alliance Contractor to carry out refurbishment and handover works on the airfield operating surfaces at RAF Waddington, covering the technical design, construction and handover stages (RIBA 5‑6) as part of the MOD's AOS‑PA programme.
UK7 - typhoon future support legal support
Legal Support to the Ministry of Defence for the Typhoon Future Support Contract. The Typhoon Future Support Contract is the latest project and MoD requires advice on proposed amen
UK7 - tender notice prevention of peripheral cold injuries
Description The UK Armed Forces are more frequently operating in cold environments to contribute to NATO’s deterrence in the High North and on the Eastern flank; but data suggest t
712207451 - DGM/2057 - munition packaging service
This contract is for the UK Ministry of Defence to buy and refurbish various munitions packaging and provide related support services, aimed at suppliers who can handle defence‑grade packaging.
UK2 - deployable maritime secure analysis capability – preliminary market engagement
The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) is exploring the market for a deployable capability that would allow users to handle information securely while operating at sea for extende
Procurement of modular a-frame - PMEN (UK2)
The Authority has a potential requirement for a minimum of one (1) Modular A-Frame, associated equipment and in-service support. The A-Frame will form part of a Launch and Recovery
The supply of L129 sharpshooter rifle spares
Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), has awarded an 8 Year Framework Agreement for the Supply of L129 Sharpshooter Rifle S
715959477 - Legal services FOR PAC 2026
This notice is for a contract to provide mandatory legal services under the Government Legal Services Framework (RM6360) for the PAC 2026 programme. It is aimed at law firms or legal service providers that can support the government with advice, drafting and representation.
715887475_N3 dauphin emergency simulator Training_UK1
The Authority has a requirement for the provision of N3 Dauphin emergency simulator training services in support of aircrew training and operational preparedness. The requirement i
Supply of 23,775m3 of F-35 & 13,000m3 of F-76 fuel to british overseas territories
This contract is for supplying two types of aviation fuel—23,775 m³ of F‑35 and 13,000 m³ of F‑76—to British Overseas Territories, awarded through the Global Bulk Fuels Framework to the lowest‑cost compliant supplier.
Human performance system enterprise agreement (HPS EA)
The Contract establishes a two-year Human Performance System Enterprise Agreement (HPS EA), enabling the Authority to procure access to the HPO Technologies Limited digital platfor
RFA licos training - UK4
Liquid Cargo Operations/Handling Commercially provided training for RFA. 5 years of training courses.
Provision of close quarter combat systems
This request for Information / Preliminary Market Engagement document is for two modular Close Quarter Combat (CQC) training systems for installation within existing training infra
IRM25/7724 - repair and overhaul of hand operated traverse gearbox for challenger vehicles
Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL), acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), is considering the establishment of an 8-year Framework Agreement for the Repa