Buyer profile
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 a comprehensive counselling service to entitled serving personnel and families
The Ministry of Defence is hiring Health Assured Ltd to run a three‑year counselling programme for serving Army personnel and their families, with a possible fourth year. The service includes general mental‑health support plus specialist help for bereaved families and those with seriously injured soldiers, and is funded at about £319,000 (ex‑VAT).
Bramble AV - UK5
The requirement is for an audio-visual solution spanning CSOC functional areas. To include installation, assurance, support, training and high-level acceptance criteria.
715940476 Epacs UK4 - tender notice
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires Higher Education Institution (HEI) providers to collaborate with the Authority to validate a degree programme which complies with regulations
The provision of a rapid deployable air raid warning system
There is a need to supplement the Air Raid Warning Sirens that are currently in place at RAF Akrotiri. The requirement is for Air Raid Warning Sirens that can cover the distance of
Defence talent - pipeline notice
The Authority is exploring options for the future support to the delivery of its recruitment and talent-related services. The future service is intended to support flexible, specia
Equipment support tactical workshop
This is a Request for Information only at this stage
708422450 - Provision of underwater engineering services lot 1 CF CN
This contract is for Lot 1 of Underwater Engineering services for the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, covering inspections, repairs, husbandry and maintenance below the waterline to keep ships operational without costly dry‑docking.
708422450 - Provision of underwater engineering services lot 2 CF CN
The contract is for Lot 2 of underwater engineering services for Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels, covering inspections, repairs, husbandry and maintenance below the waterline to keep ships operational without costly dry‑dockings.
£65,000,000
This contract is for providing underwater engineering services to the Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary. It covers inspections, repairs, husbandry and maintenance below the waterline to keep ships running safely without costly dry‑dock periods.
Advance mission planning aid
In Service Support and Post Design Services for the Advance Mission Planning Aid.
Marine consenting provider (MCP) DM gosport waterfront munitions handling facility (WMHF) bedenham pier
This contract is for a Marine Consenting Provider to secure a Marine Licence for the construction of a new pier at Bedenham Pier, part of the Gosport Waterfront Munitions Handling Facility, on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence.
Provision of forensic scientific support and reporting to the service police - UK01
This contract is for providing forensic scientific analysis and reporting services to the Service Police. The supplier will deliver expert lab work, evidence processing and written reports as set out in the detailed Statement of Requirement. It is aimed at organisations that can meet police‑level security and quality standards.
Technical maritime engineering support (TMES)
Provision of Technical Maritime Engineering Support services for Royal Navy Maritime C5I systems, including engineering support, IT service management, installation, maintenance, u
Tacnet design and integration partner
This procurement is for the continuation of support services and development to the Tactical Networks (TacNet) Dismounted Data System (DDS). The DDS capability is described as prov
715869492 - Provision of end point assessment for aircraft handlers
This contract is for delivering the End Point Assessment (EPA) for the Aircraft Handlers apprenticeship, awarded through the GCA RM6102 Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace framework.
Provision of short term contract labour (STCL) in germany
Provision of Short Term Contract Labour in Germany, including chefs, kitchen staff, cleaners and general labourers.
Novus should cost model
A Should Cost Model and Insight Report to aid with the a future service desk procurement.
UK maritime trade operations (ukmto) operations centre
The Ministry of Defence requires a supplier to deliver and support the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Operations Centre, providing a continuous 24 hours per day, 365 days per
120000.00
This contract is for specialist legal support to help a UK government department finalize contract documents, assist with award processes, and advise on complex commercial deals.
715886482 Land training assurance capability (LTAC) UK1
The Land Training Advisory Capability (LTAC) (formerly Land Training Test & Reference Centre (LTT&RC)) will provide independent testing, analysis and assurance to support confidenc