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.

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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

Nuclear Deterrence Fund

£3300000

Ministry of Defence

The UKs independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, and that of our NATO Allies. UK nuclear policymakers will be confronted with an array of challenges in the coming decades, including from major nuclear...

Barry Buddon Accommodation Blocks 3, 4, 6 & 8 Upgrade Works

£4000000

Ministry of Defence

Design & Build of; electrical, ablution and redecoration upgrade works to accommodation blocks 3 & 4 (circa 1500m2 floor area over 2 storeys) / electrical and ablution upgrade works accommodation block 6 (circa 1500m2 floor area over 2 storeys) / redecoration upgrade works accommodation block 8 (circa 2000m2 floor area...

Specialised 20ft ATEX 120 Compliant Containers

£500000

UNITE PROCUREMENT UK LIMITED

6 x Specialised 20ft ATEX 120 compliant containers for the storage of Hazardous goods for the Ministry of Defence. Each container must have a grated floor with sump in the event of a spill as well as lighting and temperature control elements for the goods themselves. Access doors must be...

United Kingdom-Rosyth: Barry Buddon Accommodation Blocks 3, 4, 6 & 8 Upgrade Works

Ministry of Defence

The Design & Build of electrical, ablution and redecoration upgrades at Barry Buddon Training Centre Accommodation Blocks 3, 4, 6 & 8.

Open Call - Public Art Commission for Flood Relief Scheme

£61000

Cork County Council, OPW

The Awarding Authority under the State’s Per Cent for Arts Scheme are commissioning an artwork / project attendant to flood defence work carried out in specified location as part of a major Flood protection and early warning system.

United Kingdom-London: Commercial X Dynamic Market Industry Pack

Ministry of Defence

Further to the industry engagement session held on the 27 Feb 25 we would like to draw your attention to the industry pack which has been published as a Defence Opportunity on the Defence Sourcing Portal (https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html) The pack includes: 1. The slidepack presented at the industry day 2. The...

United Kingdom-BRISTOL: DM/00177 Equipment & Services Support Provider

Ministry of Defence

Procurement and supply of low-value requirements limited to the Public Contracting Regulations (PCR 2015) threshold which is currently £116,406 (ex VAT), £139,688 (inc. VAT) in support of defence services to Defence Munitions.

United Kingdom-Salisbury: Dstl Shuttle Service

£1700000

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), employing approximately 5000 staff across two core sites. Dstl exists to supply the very best impartial scientific and technical research and advice to the MOD and other government departments. Dstl is committed to...

United Kingdom-Bristol: CCCT/799 - Enduring First Aid at Abbey Wood - Tender Notice

£240000

Defence Equipment and Support

Daily provision of a uniformed First Aid service to MOD Abbey Wood consisting of 1 Trained First Aider, with QNUK Level 3 First aid at Work Qualification, in order to ensure suitable coverage of the site. This provision is for the core working hours, 08:00-16:00 Monday to Friday (excluding bank...

United Kingdom-Bristol: Diving Life Support (DLS) In-Service Support (ISS)

£62500000

Defence Equipment and Support

Defence Equipment and Support (DES) Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Delivery Team (DT) have a requirement for the provision of In-Service Support (ISS) to the Diving Life Support (DLS) portfolio of equipment. The DLS portfolio provides a diving capability to the UK Military, led by the Royal Navy, to support...