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.

Ready To Explore New Markets?

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

United Kingdom-Bolton: Equipment for Defence Engineering Teaching

£500000

University of Greater Manchester

Purchase of quality, metrology, and electronic equipment for the School of Engineering

United Kingdom-Salisbury: 4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT)

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

No description

RFI: In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing (ISAM) Payloads - Early Engagement

UK SPACE AGENCY

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) recognises In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing (ISAM) as a critical capability for strengthening the UK's position in space. The UK Space Industrial Plan (2024) identified ISAM as one of five key space capability areas for prioritisation, reflecting its importance to the nation's future in space....

United Kingdom-Bristol: Future Defence Support Services (FDSS)

£8000000000

Defence Equipment and Support

The Authority requirement is for a Supplier to provide under a one Lot Model: • A Sourcing, Procurement and Inventory Management (SP&IM) capability for the range of materiel set out below (hereafter referred to as the SP&IM Materiel Range) • A worldwide Storage & Stock Management capability for the SP&IM...

United Kingdom-Bristol: Future Defence Support Services (FDSS)

£8000000000

Defence Equipment and Support

Sourcing & Procurement, Inventory Management, Storage & Distribution of commodities

United Kingdom-Naphill: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - The Provision of Engineering Aerospace Commissioning Scheme (EPACS)

£800000

Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires Higher Education Institution (HEI) providers to collaborate with the Authority to validate a degree programme which complies with regulations set by the relevant government authorities (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education in the UK, The Office for Students in England, the Higher Education Funding...

United Kingdom-Didcot: RFI: In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing (ISAM) Payloads RFI

UK Space Agency

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) recognises In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing (ISAM) as a critical capability for strengthening the UK's position in space. The UK Space Industrial Plan (2024) identified ISAM as one of five key space capability areas for prioritisation, reflecting its importance to the nation's future in space....

United Kingdom-Bristol: Future Defence Support Services (FDSS)

£8000000000

Defence Equipment and Support

The Authority requirement is for a Supplier to provide under a one Lot Model: • A Sourcing, Procurement and Inventory Management (SP&IM) capability for the range of materiel set out below (hereafter referred to as the SP&IM Materiel Range) • A worldwide Storage & Stock Management capability for the SP&IM...

Coastal Defence Reprofiling Scheme - Short Deadline

Sefton Council

The specified location Coastal Defence Reprofiling Scheme

Postdoctoral Award (Cohort 2) - Funding

NHS National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)

The Awarding Authority Postdoctoral Award is aimed at anyone with a PhD or a submitted PhD thesis under assessment who hasn’t yet been appointed to a professorial post. This award provides funding to help you develop your research career across a broad range of postdoctoral career stages. The award will...

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