Buyer profile
Ministry of Defence
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Total contracts
4,295
Known spend
£117bn
3502 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 (4296)
The supply of artillery & armoured vehicle weapon systems components
The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to BAE Systems, Global Combat Systems (GCS) International Ltd for the provision of Military Vehicle Spares for a period of 7 yea
Beating retreat 2026 seating
The requirement is to hire stands and associated enablers from FTF Worldwide Event Management for Beating Retreat 2026 performed by The Mased Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines.
The repair of quad bike engines and associated assemblies
Babcock Land Defence Limited, Acting as Agent on behalf of the UK MOD, has awarded a 3 year contract including a further 2 x 1 option years for the Repair of Quad Bike Engines and
Annual maritime uncrewed systems experiment (amuse 27)
This Request For Information (RFI) is issued for Royal Navy, as part of Ministry of Defence (also known as “The Authority”). This is not a formal tender competition or commitment t
UK2 - preliminary market engagement - RFI - joint commando craft programme
*This notice is intended to direct suppliers to the Mercell platform for participation* Participation for this RFI can be found on Mercell.com at the following link: https://ted.eu
Provision of a locally employed civilian (LEC) HR pay and records platform
The requirement is for the provision of a HR Pay and Records Platform for LECs within overseas locations managed by the Integrated Global Defence Network (IGDN). This platform will
Design systems intrgation partner (DSIP)
The Ministry of Defence (as the “Authority”) has awarded a Call‑Off Contract under the Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework, under Lot 5 (Services). The
DNO/493 - labour market intelligence
UK Nuclear Sector labour market assessment to drive future recruitment strategy.
PDA2 - transparency notice (UK 5) - OWE launcher
Provision of a common One-Way Effector (OWE) launcher x3 (CATA B & BT) with related support packages and platform integration including the option for additional purchases, trainin
PDA2 - transparency notice (UK 5) - OWE nyan
Provision of One Way Effector (OWE) drones for operational and training use.
Project tampa - equivalence analysis
In support in Spiral 3 of the TAMPA project, this tasking will conduct independent equivalency analyses of specific parts manufactured by UK additive manufacturers under project TA
ACTS early works and risk reduction (EWRR)
The Collective Training Transformation Programme will deliver the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS). ACTS is the overarching requirement for the delivery of the UK military's
ADM part certification guidance (tampa)
Contract for the delivery of a Strategic Additive Manufacturing (AdM) part certification guide. This work is to mature an already previously developed joint Defence and industry gu
Project MACE - provision of infrastructure upgrades at glasgow prestwick airport
Transparency Notice (UK05) – Provision of Services for Infrastructure Upgrades at GPA 1. Overview Air Commercial, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) intends to award a contra
UK6 - MACE - hangar services uplift
Transparency Notice (UK05) – Provision of Hangarage Services at Glasgow Prestwick Airport 1. Overview Air Commercial, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) intends to award a co
UK5 - MACE - hangar rental uplift
Transparency Notice (UK05) – Provision of Maintenance Support at Glasgow Prestwick Airport 1. Overview Air Commercial, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) intends to award a c
Pipeline notice - surface finishing delivery for the RAF
The Authority requires a Surface Finish (SF) capability to support Air Systems in the Project URD. This capability is essential to ensure the continued airworthiness of these Air S
Njord call-off competition 1 - NTD, STX, BUC, BRZ - contract award notice
Procurement of four Mitigation Solutions for NTD, STX, BUC, BRZ. The UK Government has set its ambition to deliver 50Gw of green energy by 2030 delivered by numerous offshore windf
Provision of service and maintenance for SBA customs trace detection equipment
Contract for a third-party supplier with the capability to provide ongoing support and maintenance for two incumbent trace detetcion IonScanner 600 machines deployed on the SBA bou
715779474 Reference materials & consumables for S&A of volatile compounds UK4 - tender notice
Requirement for the delivery of Refence Materials and Cosumables for Sampling and Analysis of Volatile Compounds