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

Replacement Secondary Submarine Radar and Support - Early Engagement

Ministry of Defence

Maritime Radar Update Programme (MRUP) Delivery Team (DT) within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") is seeking to engage with suppliers for the purposes of procuring, supporting and gaining a clearer understanding of current market capabilities and potential offerings relevant to the...

United Kingdom-Bristol: Management Information Reporting and Data Analysis - UK1

£4900000

Defence Equipment and Support

Managment Information Reporting and Data Analysis - Previous notices issued VTN - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/759101200197443422DD

9159 Fire Cylinder Overhauls for IÉ fleets

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail

Iarnród Éireann [IÉ] are seeking to enter into an agreement for the services of a specialist company to undertake the inspection, maintenance, and overhaul of the cylinders on the fire suppression systems for their various fleets over a 10 year period, and are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced...

United Kingdom-RAF High Wycombe: HECTOR 2

£40000000

Ministry of Defence

Air Command has an ongoing requirement to ensure that Evidence Based Decision Making (EBDM) leads their thinking and directs future capability identification and subsequent exploitation. To achieve this, analysis of the current digital landscape and identification of opportunities and current issues is needed. The RCO Air Information Experimentation (AIX) Division...

United Kingdom-Bristol: MHC Block 2 Procurement of Offshore Support Vessels

£330000000

Defence Equipment and Support

Procurement of 3 Offshore Support Vessels in support of the Royal Navy's Mine Hunting Capability.

United Kingdom-Lichfield: Defence Rental Accommodation Project - UK1

Defence Infrastructure Organisation

The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Please do not contact the DIO contracting authority regarding this UK1 Pipeline Notice. Further details will be provided in a future tender notice if the opportunity progresses

United Kingdom-London: DragonFire Minimum Deployable Capability Contract 2

£200000000

Ministry of Defence

This procurement is for the delivery of Laser Directed Energy Weapons. Under DragonFire Minimum Deployable Capability Contract 2 we will procure 2 systems for the Navy.

United Kingdom-Bristol: Project CALLISTO (PROPULSION)

Ministry of Defence

The UK MOD will be holding a Project CALLISTO Challenge Session on the afternoon of the 18th June 2025 in London, UK. Industry partners, particularly those currently established or planning to be established in the UK, are invited to attend to provide feedback on Project CALLISTO’s proposed scope, timescales and...

United Kingdom-Bristol: 715004451.1 Project VOLLEY (launcher)

Ministry of Defence

This Prior Information Notice serves to inform Industry about a Project VOLLEY (launcher) Industry Day and to invite registration for the event. Additional information: Requirement Rapid launching of multiple fixed-wing Uncrewed Air Vehicles (UAV), from a single launcher, including set-up, firing and recovery time. Technical Launcher Requirement The launcher must...

United Kingdom-London: Owner's Engineer

£600000000

GREAT BRITISH NUCLEAR

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...

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