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Ministry of Defence
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Total contracts
4,297
Known spend
£117bn
3504 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)
MSS/063 post design support for LPD PMS and supply of spares and repairs for LPD and astute PMS
Transparency Notice for MSS/063 Post Design Support for LPD PMS and Supply of Spares and Repairs for LPD PMS and Supply of Spares for LPD Astute PMS
MSS/125 trasparency notice for SEIE training suits and rafts
MSS/125 Transparency Notice for SEIE Training Suits and Rafts
Seafox MDS transition contract
This contract is to support the transition from the incumbent contractor to the new contractor for the Seafox mine disposal system.
CSS/0135 design and build of police patrol craft
Police patrol boats. The Boats Team, are required to deliver up to 20 (15 Firm and up to 5 option craft) highly maneuverable, robust Police Patrol Craft on behalf of Navy Command H
DNR technical support
DNR Technical support
MSCIPLOT45
MSCIP Lot 45 - Procurement of Supply of General Naval Stores for Marine Auxiliary
Future combat air systems tech initiative (FCAS TI)
The Royal Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RAF RCO) Future Combat Air System Technology Initiative (FCAS TI) requires specialist, niche engineering support to ensure that criti
Provision of leased laundry machines and maintenance
Provision of Leased Laundry Machines and Maintenance for RAF Wittering (28 x washing machines, 28 x tumble dryers). Additional information: All redactions undertaken in accordance
AUV frame fabrication
The Salvage & Marine Operations Team, part of UK MOD, has a requirement for the manufacturing of a steel interface frame in accordance with a detailed specification and engineering
Domestic appliances asset availability services for HMS ships and submarines
Domestic Appliances Asset Availability Services for HMS Ships and Submarines
Seafox MDS interim contract
Interim project to provide an asset availability service for Seafox Mine disposal system as a transition from the existing contractor.
(For transparency purposes only) - contract award. this notice serves to announce the contract award only. it is NOT an expressions of interest for a new opportunity. the requirement is for the provision of apache Mk1 hy-ambr tool kit replacement ...
(For Transparency Purposes Only) - Contract Award. This notice serves to announce the Contract Award only. It is NOT an Expressions of Interest for a new opportunity. The requireme
Provision of driven personnel transport support for british forces cyprus
The Authority has awarded a 3 year Contract, with the potential of 2 x 1 year (or parts thereof) option periods, for the Provision of Driven Personnel Transport Support (DPTS) for
Aviation support to british forces cyprus
Contract award notice for Contract SPMAP/0097
CDIS development platform bom
provision of Information Technology (IT) hardware, software and licences for the MOD Defence Digital: CDIS - Test & Development Platform Bill of Materials (BOM).
Navy PT transformation
Notice of contract awarded following a competition under Framework RM6008 Additional information: Consultancy Value Statement - The Navy Command People and Training Digital Transfo
CDIS BOM
The provision of IT hardware, software and licences relating to the CDIS BOM
Provision of cadet field gun equipment
This requirement is for the purchase of 16 x Scaled down replica Royal Navy Field Guns to be held by 8 Cadet Training Teams (CTTs) across the UK and.
Contract award notice
Contract Award Notice and Consultancy Value Statement Consultancy Value Statement: Value to be delivered Name of Supplier: PA Consulting Services Ltd Title of Contract: 701545413 -
Supplyof MDP furniture for RAF wyton
Supplyof MDP Furniture for RAF Wyton