Buyer profile
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)
Provision of 3 x chinook mock ups
Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunit
Provision of 3 x chinook mock ups
Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, an
Provision of 3 x chinook mock ups
To maximise training opportunities and reduce the reliance on live aircraft whilst also minimising risk to personnel by conducting progressive training before progressing onto live
Future maritime support programme compass +
DEVELOPMENT OF COMPASS + IN SUPPORT OF THE NAVAL BASES AND DIGITISATION OF THE FMSP OPERATING MODEL GOVERNANCE PROCESSES
Procurement of headsets and associated spares
Supply of David Clark One-XM Headsets and associated spares over a three year duration. Requirement already competed in accordance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and contra
Senoko OFD security upgrade project
Perimeter Fence Upgrade, Intruder Detection System, Vehicle Entrance Barrier Upgrade and CCTV Installation.
Defence cyber aptitude test (DCAT)
Contract has been awarded.
Governance review of the defence medical services
In order to deliver against his aspiration for the DMS to become "outstanding", Director General (DG) DMS has directed the commissioning of a review to assess the governance of the
Securonix snypr licence, training and support
Contract has been awarded. Securonix SNYPR Licences, Training and Support.
Hosting PD
This contract is for the provision of one full-time resource to work as Hosting Programme Director.
SDO operating model
Complex And Transformation Consultancy Services
Market insight (swiftscale)
Market Insight
Market insight
Access to Ntegra Early Access programme
NGCN pmo/pso support
Provision of Project Management Office/Project Support Office support to Next Generation Core Networks
Architectural design support specialists for idam and DDS
IdAM and Directories Services are to be in-sourced to Defence and in-house solutions are required. The current architectural documentation requires additional input and further inv
Lewin buildings S-19 and S-20, HMS collingwood upgrade.
Award of LEWIN Buildings S-19 and S-20, HMS COLLINGWOOD Upgrade.
Cloud migration services to support transition to voice over IP (voip)
Cloud Migration Services to Support Transition to Voice Over IP (VoIP)
Transparency only - certification training for overview and practitioner courses
Certification Training for overview and Practitioner courses
Defence digital commercial SSM programme flexible resource partner
Defence Digital Commercial SSM Programme Flexible Resource Partner
Modification of SA80 light support weapon (LSW) A2 and conversion to SA80 0.22 small bore rifle
Contract awarded for the Modification of the in-service SA80 Light Support Weapon (LSW) A2 and Conversion to SA80 0.22 Small Bore Rifle.