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)
Replacement sunshades
Replacement Sunshades , Belize
Consultancy support to voyager value for money review - RM3745
AirTanker Ltd (ATr) recognises that the Authority needs to be satisfied that the Service Rates within the Voyager Concession Contract represent good value for money (VFM) for the p
Supply of apache AH-64E toolkits
The Authority has a requirement to purchase a total number of 170 x AH-64E specific toolkits (refer to additional information for a breakdown) required to support the Apache AH-64E
*FATS competition: FOR transparency purposes ONLY* jcrvt tempest certification testing and electromagnetic security
FATS 5 Framework (Filter 6) - ITT documentation being published for transparency purposes only.
Military use of national shooting centre (NSC) ranges, bisley
This is not an opportunity, it is a Contract Award Notice in accordance with the govt's transparency agenda
Transparency notice for contract award - A framework agreement for the provision of one portable pilotage unit (PPU), compatible with the existing portable pilotage system at HMNB portsmouth, to include a maintenance and support service
TRANSPARENCY NOTICE for Contract Award - A Framework Agreement for the provision of one Portable Pilotage Unit (PPU), compatible with the existing Portable Pilotage System at HMNB
Purchase of mobile acoustic scoring system
Purchase of Mobile Acoustic Scoring System with additional options for 5 years maintenance and storage, training and a model system.
CALL OFF FROM framework agreement - bulk fuels framework agreement - DFFS/5072 - invitation to compete - DFFS/5072/0084 - supply and delivery of F-35 (for transparency purposes only)
CALL OFF FROM FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT - Bulk Fuels Framework Agreement - DFFS/5072 - Invitation to Compete - DFFS/5072/0084 - Supply and Delivery of F-35 (For Transparency purposes onl
Transparency - contract awarded to EY LLP via direct award under CCS framework RM6008
This is a notice under the Governments transparency agenda. A call-off contract has been awarded to EY LLP via direct award using the CCS Management Consultancy Framework Two RM600
Underwater acoustic test and calibration services (UACS)
Underwater acoustic testing and calibration services for MOD equipment.
Provision of complex programme manager - data engineering
FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - requirement is being procured under DOS4 Framework. The Cyber Risk Profile for this Requirement, identified by the Cyber risk Assessment, is Very L
The provision of a social media listening capability
The Provision of Social Media Listening Capability
Transparency notice - awarded contract no 700033302: call off contract for provision of joint electromagnetic activities design and innovation centre team
Transparency Notice for Awarded Contract. Call off from Crown Commercial Service Framework RM1043.6 (DIGITAL OUTCOMES AND SPECIALISTS 4)
Supply & delivery of F35 & F76
Supply & Delivery of F76 & F35
Transparency notice - awarded contract no 700032333: contract for provision of EWIR training support to jewosc - EWIR nighthawk production specialist
Transparency Notice for Awarded Contract. Notice edited to correct contract number to 700032333
Provision of light arcraft for the delivery of military parachute raining and RAF falcons activity
Provision of UK based Light Aircraft for the Delivery of Military Parachute Training (MPT) and RAF Falcons Parachute Activity (FPA) to include parachute displays to the public. The
Provision of support and co-location to increase awareness of royal navy brand within the UK education sector
Provision of Support and Co-Location to Increase Awareness of Royal Navy Brand within UK Education Sector. Please apply in accordance with attached Invitation to Tender. Additional
Contract award
Contract Award for DE&S Values and Behaviours Framework Exercise
The provision of quality assurance to the armed forces compulsory drug testing (afcdt) programme
This is not an opportunity, it is a Contract Award Notice in accordance with the Govt's transparency agenda
FOR transparency purposes ONLY - contract award. it is not an expressions of interest for a future opportunity. the requirement is for the project is for the wildcat traffic advisory (TAS) / MODE 5 IFF interoperability. this contract is placed aga...
FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expressions of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for the Project is for the Wildcat Traffic Adviso