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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)
Provision of triannual certification renewal if BS9001 quality standard for 1710 NAS
Requirement for a UKAS accredited Supplier to provide external audit by way of surveillance visits to confirm 1710NAS's compliance with the requirements of of ISO9001:2008. Additio
The provision of tri-annual certification renewal and periodic surveillance visits of BS EN 9001 QS
Surveillance visits and re-certification of BS EN 9001: 2008 QS for 1710 NAS
T23 power generation and machinery update (PGMU) - lot 1 diesel generators
Parts for warships. Diesel engines and engine parts for warships.
Support to mvcal equipment
Support solution for the EDH MVCAL equipment used on the 4.5 MCG.
Framework agreement for technical support / design & engineering (fats/d&e)
Framework Agreement for Technical Support / Design & Engineering (FATS/D&E):Technical Support for the Ministry of Defence and other Government Departments.
CSS/0083 purchase of slocum underwater sea gliders plus spares
Purchase of 4 Slocum Underwater Sea Gliders and spares in order to modernise existing oceanographic capabilities.
Enabling contract for the supply of technetium generators to the protection training unit at HMS excellent
3 Year Enabling Contract for the supply and collection of Technetium Generators to the Protection Training Unit (PTU) at HMS Excellent
Sampling and analysis of fuel
This notice serves to announce the issue of an Invitation to Tender. It is not to seek expressions of interest in a new opportunity. A framework agreement for the provision of samp
Spares inclusive upkeep of lot 06 - versatile console systems
Spares Inclusive Upkeep of Lot 06 - Vesatile Console Systems including supply and repair
General support enabling contracts
This notice serves to announce the issue of an Invitation to Tender. It is not to seek expressions of interest in a new opportunity. The Authority is considering establishing a min
Spares inclusive upkeep of lot 08 - submarine equipment
Spares Inclusive Upkeep of Lot 08 - Submarine Equipment including supply and repair
General support enabling contract
The Contractors holding General Support Enabling Contracts are invited to bid for the line items listed on Tranche 43 in accordance with the contractual process. Any other supplier
FATS task for provision of technical support to produce C17 through life TNA
This is publication of an amendment to an existing FATS Task for technical support to produce a C17 Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
Procurement of C2A2 sight unit spares
Procurement of C2A2 Sight Unit Spares
Supply of NATO standard electrical connectors for use on ground servicing equipment
This is a Contract Award Notice, detailing the winning bidder and contract price
Electrical harmonics baseline minor trial
Electrical Harmonics Baseline Minor Trial
Repair of radiators, heat exchangers, oil coolers, air charge coolers and actocs.
Repair of Radiators, Heat Exchangers, Oil Coolers, Air Charge Coolers and Actocs
Oracle licences and support/cp&f
Oracle licences and support/CP&F
Provision of security accreditation support for the tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) weapon system (WS)
Provision of Security Accreditation Support for the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) Weapon System (WS)
Supply of spares in support of WR450 grizzly quad bike
Supply of Spares in Support of the WR450 Grizzly Quad Bike