UK Opportunities

The scope of defence procurement in the UK stretches much wider than just military contracts.

Every year we publish thousands of contracts, supporting defence and security organisations to procure the goods and services they require to keep the UK safe.

From cyber security to blue light tender opportunities, discover a variety of opportunities available to suppliers – start a free trial of DCI today.

Win More Opportunities Within The Defence And Security Sector

Our researchers search not only for opportunities with the MOD but also for new defence-related business opportunities. Our team works with many stakeholders in the wider defence procurement market.

Businesses of all sizes can expand their client portfolio with DCI. We publish thousands of contracts and award notices, including tenders from the following categories:

Counter Terrorism And Security

The UK public sector is investing heavily into counter terrorism and security. DCI ensures that all users are given the critical insight they need to win counter terrorism and security tenders both in the UK and Internationally.

Aerospace

The growth intentions within aviation and space makes aerospace one of the most lucrative global markets. The UK wants to work with innovative organisations of all sizes to develop smart and energy-efficient technologies for civil aviation and aerospace manufacture.

Emergency Services

Emergency service tenders are required throughout the UK. With central government funding these services and with budget provisions increasing, there is a growing need for suppliers in the private sector to offer competitive goods and services.

Defence Infrastructure

A variety of goods, works and services are needed to support the work of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), which manages assets worth more than £21 billion and maintains over 45,000 buildings and 50,000 houses.

Humanitarian Aid

The UK Government and major humanitarian agencies will often publish procurement opportunities that will assist them with the clean-up after natural disasters, flooding and other large-scale emergencies. Humanitarian tenders are suited to suppliers that can provide disaster relief goods, equipment or emergency services.

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Whether you are new to defence procurement or an experienced winner DCI has tools that will enhance your procurement activity and help you become more competitive. Get in touch to discuss how business intelligence can support your team to win more work in the wider defence and security arena.

Latest UK Defence Tenders

Project GOSHAWK

Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence (“MOD”) is seeking to support the development and trial a low-cost interceptor, as detailed below: • Optimised for drones, loitering munitions and missiles at close ranges and low altitudes • Achieve a favourable ‘cost-exchange ratio’ and reliably counter diverse targets at varying speeds, altitudes, and trajectories...

The Provision of Multi-Engine Pilot Training

£3600000

Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) Approved Training Organisation (ATO) to train up to 22 fixed-wing pilots from April 2026 to March 2028. This training will use two syllabi due to differing input standards and onward training routes: - Multi-Engine Crossovers (MEXO). The first, up...

Supplementary Clinical & Healthcare Services

£1200000000

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, trading as North of England NHS Commercial Procurement Collaborative ("NOE CPC")

The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) is inviting Suppliers the opportunity to provide NHS bodies Supplementary Clinical & Healthcare Services (Outsourcing) with the aim of reducing waiting times, improving patient outcomes, and achieving the goals of elective recovery and timely access to care.

This is to be achieved...

Supply Chain Notice: BLD0311-01 Lift Remedial Work Programme-Major Works

£9000000

Ministry of Defence

For each lift in HMNB Portsmouth(circa 60Nr), the enabling project (BLD0311-01 Lift Survey Programme) has produced a Lift Condition Report, with an Annex that details recommended Immediate Repair Works, and recommended Major Works. This opportunity is for the Both Repair & Major Works. A programme of works is to be...

Light Mobility Vehicle- Framework Agreement

£750000000

Ministry of Defence

UPDATE - 23/01/2026 Post Market Interest Day (MID) Details Please note following the LMV MID on 15th January 2026 the plenary slides and the LMV information sheet shared at the event have now been uploaded to the below opportunity attachments. Please monitor DSP for all updates and engagement opportunities. This...

Supply Chain Notice: Lift Remedial Work Programme-Major Works

£1500000

Ministry of Defence

Wardroom Naval Base Roof Remedials All specifications and design works are to comply with The Building Regulations (with specific attention to part L), and with consideration of PCC conservation requirements, noting that the building is Grade II listed and within a conservation area. Listed building consent may be required and...

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Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence (“MOD”) is seeking to support the development and trial a low-cost interceptor, as detailed below: • Optimised for drones, loitering munitions and missiles at close ranges and low altitudes • Achieve a favourable ‘cost-exchange ratio’ and reliably counter diverse targets at varying speeds, altitudes, and trajectories...

Sidmouth & East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme, Engineering Construction Works

£21040000

East Devon District Council

Procurement Description – Market Engagement Notice: Sidmouth and East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme East Devon District Council (EDDC) is preparing to commence an open tender procurement exercise using the New Engineering Contract NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), Option C (Target Cost), incorporating Secondary Option X22 – Early Contractor Involvement...

713718450 - Light Mobility Vehicle - UK2

£750000000

Defence Equipment and Support

This is a calling notice for the Land Mobility Programme Team (LMP) team Early Market Engagement (EME) for the Light Mobility Vehicle Project (LMV). The purpose of this engagement is to engage with industry about the current requirement, explore key challenges and opportunities, and gain a clearer understanding of current...

Service for Conversion of Two (2) x Defence Forces Land Rover 110 Defenders Gun Towing Vehicle’s from Internal Combustion Engines to Electric Powered Vehicles

£299000

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In summary, the Services comprise of the Converting of two (2) x 2003 Land Rover 110 Defender Gun towing vehicle’s from diesel internal combustion engine to Electric Motor and Battery and Supporting System for the Irish Defence Forces.

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