Buyer profile
Ministry of Defence
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Total contracts
4,294
Known spend
£117bn
3501 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 (4294)
Contract award notice - construction works for petroleum storage depot - RAF akrotiri
The notice announces that the UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for building a new Petroleum Storage Depot at RAF Akrotiri to the Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure and Iacovou Brothers Group Joint Venture (LIJCV).
IUS further service period
The IUS FSP Contract was agreed following a single source negotiation as a procurement under Regulation 16 of DSPCR and a Qualifying Defence Contract in accordance with the Single
715884522 - Dobus core contract
Provision of the Defence Out of Bounds Update Service (DOBUS), a managed cyber security patch acquisition, assurance, hosting and distribution service for Defence. The requirement
Project venture
Project VENTURE for the provision of future gliding equipment and services. Gliding provides a distinctive capability as the unique selling point that inspires and attracts young p
UK05 - validation and review of the army’s physical employment test
This requirement is to conduct a validation and review of the Army’s Physical Employment Test, formally known as the Role Fitness Test (Soldier), to ensure it remains fit for purpo
IRM26/7737 - the supply of spares in support of yamaha quad bike (grizzly YFM450)
Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), is considering the establishment of a 3 Year with 2 x 1 option years Framework Agreem
715935491 Relocation of indigo gym
This contract is for a contractor to dismantle the existing Indigo Gym at the Army Training Regiment Winchester Barracks, move it to the Army Training Regiment Pirbright Alexander Barracks, and re‑erect it as a functional gym at the new site.
UK DTE projects (various upcoming)
Landmarc, the MOD's industry partner for the Defence Training Estate, is inviting suppliers and subcontractors to register interest for a range of upcoming facilities‑management and support projects over the next six months.
UK DTE projects (various upcoming)
This is a general invitation from Landmarc for contractors to express interest in a variety of upcoming projects across the UK Department for Transport Estate over the next six months.
Provision of worldwide conveyance services of HM forces mail
The Ministry of Defence, acting through the British Forces Post Office (BFPO), intends to procure a comprehensive global mail conveyance service to support the delivery and return
Metal laundry at defence munitions gosport 715941475 - request for information (RFI)
The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers to provide new metal laundry equipment for its Defence Munitions site at Gosport, remove the existing machines and offer ongoing in‑service support.
715910477 - NCGI caching capability support
NCGI Caching Capability Support - The National Centre for Geospatial Intelligence (NCGI) has long had a requirement to cache Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) to support intelligenc
715916481- Global overseas sales & disposals
Currently, the contractor is tasked to visit any of the locations listed below, as directed by the Defence Recycling & Disposals Team (DRDT). From there, equipment is evaluated and
European agency fuel cards 2027 - 2031
The Ministry of Defence is undertaking market engagement to inform the potential procurement of European Agency Fuel Card services. The requirement may include access to roadside f
PPA EA legal services FO3 CAN
This is a call‑off under the Government Commercial Agency’s RM6360 Legal Panel, asking for specialist legal advice on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). It is aimed at firms already on the legal panel who can support government departments with drafting, reviewing and negotiating PPAs.
The supply of paper targets and accessories.
Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), has awarded a 8 years Framework Agreement for The Supply of Paper Targets and Accesso
Heavy roadside recovery
The Ministry of Defence intends to undertake Preliminary Market Engagement regarding the future provision of a Heavy Roadside Recovery Contract (HRRC) for the British Army. The req
153,000,000
DRAFT Transparency Notice Fleet Wide Platform Management Systems The Ministry of Defence (the “Authority”) intends to award a contract to L3 Harris MAPPS Ltd (“the Supplier”) for t
Provision of groom support
The Army requires additional specialist equine staff to ensure the safe, sustainable, and effective delivery of Military Working Horses outputs across five locations (Hyde Park Bar
Provision of intelligence reconnaissance operator flying training
Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Operator Training for the MOD. The Authority has a requirement for the Provision of Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance O