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

Supply Chain Notice: WAT0132-02 North Pumping Station Dock Pumps Civils

£2000000

Ministry of Defence

The Tenderer should be aware that the works detailed in this package are constrained due to the nature of the location they are to be conducted in. Project location HM Naval Base Portsmouth The Contractor shall be expected to adhere by the HMNB site security requirements, all Contractors and Sub-Contractors...

Electrical Switchgear Combination units TO THE IRISH DEFENCE FORCES

£150000

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3 x Electrical Switchgear Combination Unit

Supply Chain Notice: WC1383775- AK - CIDP - CIDP24- AETHER PHASE 3 URD-Inner citadel security for Airfield Ops, PSD, Cape Gata & EESA (WORKS-Phase3A) - CYPRUS

£717000

Ministry of Defence

The project requires for the provision of security fence lines and the associated M&E works as per the design and specification carried out under WC2033881. AETHER PHASE 3 includes for security fence replacements, new gates, new concrete bases for CCTV and lighting pole installations, new concrete pits, new power cables...

United Kingdom-London: Owner's Engineer

Great British Nuclear is aiming to procure up to two OEs as part of its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme. The OE will provide essential independent assurance to the Intelligent Customer and Intelligent Client for the relevant SMR project. This will support the deployment of first-of-a-kind nuclear technology in the...

RA351933 - Supply and Installaltion of CCTV cameras

Bridgwater & Taunton College

Bridgwater and Taunton College (BTC) invites quotations for the supply and installation of CCTV cameras and associated equipment in accordance with the provided specification. The installation must include all necessary licenses and adhere to BTC's standards. Site visits are available by strict appointment only. - To access this competition: login...

United Kingdom-Flintshire: 710170451 Purchase of Consumable Items, Accessories and Equipment used for NDT UK4 Tender Notice

£750000

Defence Equipment and Support Deca

There is an on-going requirement to purchase consumable items, accessories and equipment used for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) within the UK MOD. This requirement was originally published in 2024, but has since been reviewed The requirement is provide goods for the NDT Community.

United Kingdom-Liverpool: Space Technology Solutions

Crown Commercial Service

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Dynamic Market for the provision of Space Technology Solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies (the full list is included below the ' Awarding Contracts' section of...

United Kingdom-Gosport: Tank Cleaning Services Framework

£3000000

The Oil & Pipelines Agency

Description of procurement: The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) is a public corporation, formed in 1986 by virtue of the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 to operate and maintain the Government Pipeline and Storage System (GPSS) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). There are 6 Oil Fuel Depots...

United Kingdom-Swindon: An economic analysis of midstream manufacturing in the European Union defence and aerospace sectors and opportunities for a more circular economy in the UK

£125000

UK Research & Innovation

Review the defence and aerospace sectors in the European Union (EU) and their midstream capabilities, with a particular focus on circular economy activities and opportunities. Synergies with the automotive sector should also be explored. Provide insights into the valorisation of waste and scrap flows within the EU’s defence and aerospace...

United Kingdom-Bristol: Segmented Sourcing Strategy - UK1

£1900000000

Defence Equipment and Support

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement for the provision of c. 188 individual munitions (subject to confirmation via future Contract Tender Notice), covering various small arms ammunition, explosive munitions and pyrotechnics, and services surrounding this. It is looking to do this via the creation of the Segmented Sourcing...

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