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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 (4297)
Safety investigation and assurance training pipeline notice
Safety Investigation and Assurance Training for Defence Safety Authority
THE provision OF THE servicing AND maintenance FOR FIRE fighting equipment
CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF THE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE FOR FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT. The Authority has a requirement for the provision of the servicing and maintenance for fire
MK41 integration study
A report detailing viability for Integration of Mk41 vertical launching system and Aster 30 Missile
Provision specialist diving equipment
The provision of specialist diving equipment required to maintain essential operational capability.
Provision of a mental health service to the mod
The Authority has a requirement for the provision of occupationally focused high-quality mental health service to service personnel and entitled eligible civilians deemed to requir
UK6 - 715709451 - contract award notice
Provision of an Inter-Site Connectivity Service to British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) Falkland Islands.
Provision of GECO mission support system support and adsb-in for hawk TMk1
The provision of software to deliver an Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B)-In function on the Graphical Electronic Cockpit Organiser Mission Support System (GECO
715520452 - Phd research into dengue in defence
Presently, Defence holds no dengue diagnostic capability, with prevention and early detection vital as there are no known therapeutics. Through this PhD, Defence will develop clini
712746450 - Provision of army orienteering services
712746450 - This procurement is to support the Army Orienteering Association (AOA) to deliver training courses, coaching, mapping services, competitions and technical services. Thi
708342450 PEDT/0040 submarine escape and survival equipment (SESE)
The purpose of Submarine Escape and Survival Equipment (SESE) is to allow submariners to evacuate from a disabled submerged submarine, without external assistance, in a safe and co
Project goshawk
The Ministry of Defence (“MOD”) is seeking to support the development and trial a low-cost interceptor, as detailed below: • Optimised for drones, loitering munitions and missiles
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The Ministry of Defence (“MOD”) is seeking to support the development and trial a low-cost interceptor, as detailed below: • Optimised for drones, loitering munitions and missiles
MOD palantir enterprise agreement
United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a follow on enterprise agreement to Palantir Technologies UK Limited (Palantir) for continued licencing and support to da
Ground training and maintenance support 2 (GTMS2)
Provision of preventative and corrective maintenance to approximately seventy seven (77) synthetic ground training aids, located throughout mainland U.K.
Talent market analytics modification notice
Use of horsefly licenses for talent market analytics to aid recruitment
Recruitment of a strategic police advisor (PIP 4) modification notice
trategic Police Advisor (PIP 4) Consultant
Advanced anomaly detection and digital twin capability
The contract delivers a fully integrated, fleetwide Anomaly Detection and Digital Twin‑style capability for Wildcat and Merlin, including: Advanced vibration and sensor‑based fault
Flexible hose manufacture equipment
Forward Support Unit have a requirement to increase capabilities to include Flexible Hose Assembly (FHA). These units will extensively be utilised by both SURFLOT Fleet Time units
Procurement of m-files licenses
Procurement of M-Files Licenses Procurement of M-FILES Licenses
Provision of RAF nursery – RAF leeming
The Royal Air Force is looking for a passionate and experienced provider to deliver high-quality, flexible, and affordable childcare at the RAF Leeming station.