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

VOX NOVA Fixed Voice OFFICIAL (FVO) & Enterprise Voice (EV)

£55000000

Defence Digital

1. Purpose The Authority Enterprise OFFICIAL voice system is ageing and requires modernisation. The future end state is a hybrid solution that fuses on-premises calling capability with the flexibility of a cloud-native call management service. This procurement is for the design, build, migration, and operation of the end state architecture...

Provision of Forensic Scientific Support and Reporting to the Service Police - UK01

£1166000

Ministry of Defence

The provision of Forensic Scientific Support and Reporting to the Service Police as detailed in the Statement of Requirement

Project VENTURE

Ministry of Defence

Project VENTURE will deliver Gilder Support Services.

Provision of Air Traffic Control Visual Simulators at Royal Air Force Locations

£2000000

Ministry of Defence

The requirement is for the provision of 16 x Visual Control Simulators (VISSIM) for training, currency, and assurance for Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs) and Air & Space Operations Specialists (ASOS) in the RAF. The requirement is for an Air Traffic Control (ATC) synthetic training environment tool, with ongoing maintenance...

Project Level 3 ST1305 Machining Technician Stanard UK2

£27000

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

'We are seeking a training provider to provide Level 3 Machinist Apprenticeships. The provider will be responsible for delivering both the academic element and apprenticeship training in accordance with the Skills England standards ST1305. The provide must have CNC capability and align to City and Guilds. We are wishing to...

Defence Medical Services Research Steering Group - Early Engagement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Defence Medical Services Research Steering Group (DMSRSG) is the primary mechanism through which the DMS endorses and funds research activity. The research project must be of military relevance, scientifically robust, and offer value for money. DMSRSG supports military-relevant medical research. Projects are not restricted to a particular methodological approach or...

Provision of a DEFENCE EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION SOLUTION

£248750

Ministry of Defence

The requirement is for a hosted software-as-a-service (SaaS) exercise prescription app (hereafter referred to as “the Solution”) for Defence Rehabilitation, enabling Clinicians to create, issue, review and update individual programmes and enabling patients to access those programmes digitally.

RFI Template

Ministry of Defence, Defence Digital

This is Not a Bidding Opportunity Dear Industry Partners, The Interoperability Category Team invites you to attend our initial Industry Engagement session as follows: Event Details: Date: 29 July 2026 Duration: 1400-1530. Location: Online via Microsoft Teams Background and Context: The Awarding Authority provides its global users with the digital...

Project Level 3 ST1305 Machining Technician Stanard UK2

£27000

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

'We are seeking a training provider to provide Level 3 Machinist Apprenticeships. The provider will be responsible for delivering both the academic element and apprenticeship training in accordance with the Skills England standards ST1305. The provide must have CNC capability and align to City and Guilds. We are wishing to...

DGM/2073 - Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) - UK1

£2000000

Defence Equipment and Support

A requirement to supply Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) Accredited Stores to the MoD to ensure vessels are equipped with the appropriate capabilities. This procurement seeks to purchase the relevant pyrotechnics for distress signalling & man overboard recovery. The procurement is likely to require a specific number of items...

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