Latest United Kingdom Defence Tenders
60 live tenders, updated daily.
Right now Tender Impulse is tracking 60 live Defence tenders from United Kingdom. 11 were published in the last seven days. Worldwide, United Kingdom ranks 22nd of 90 countries for live Defence tenders. Among the busiest buyers are Ministry of Defence, Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service and Defence Equipment and Support. Common CPV codes in these notices include Video-surveillance system (32323500), Protective and safety clothing (35113400) and Surveillance and security systems and devices (35120000). Watch the deadlines: 14 close within a week. The latest one arrived on 3 Nov 2026.
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Defence and security tenders in United Kingdom
Defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies buy vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.
Defence procurement often limits eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Read the eligibility conditions of each United Kingdom tender carefully; your key account manager can help you assess them.
Selling Defence to the public sector in the United Kingdom
Higher-value UK opportunities are published on Find a Tender and lower-value contracts in England on Contracts Finder. Since the Procurement Act 2023 came into force in February 2025, buyers publish more notices across the contract lifecycle, and Tender Impulse award data shows the incumbents before contracts are re-tendered.
16132679Video Analytics CapabilityCountry: United KingdomDeadline13 Nov 202616094929Security System CCTV Package ANTHRO-PROC-COMM4Country: United KingdomDeadline09 Nov 202616094360Video Analytics CapabilityCountry: United KingdomDeadline16 Nov 202616008960PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT PME QUESTIONNAIRE for the Provision of Electronic Security CCTV and Access Control Systems Installation Servicing and Response Maintenance to Include RecCountry: United KingdomDeadline19 Nov 202616000834Supply of Water Quality Monitoring Sensors to Aberystwyth UniversityCountry: United KingdomDeadline04 Nov 202616000830LoRaWAN Gateways and Sensors for CulvertsCountry: United KingdomDeadline23 Nov 202615999707LoRaWAN Gateways and Sensors for CulvertsCountry: United KingdomDeadline23 Nov 202615999703Provision of Electronic Security (CCTV) & Access Control Systems Installation, Servicing and Response Maintenance to Include recovery of CCTV FootageCountry: United KingdomDeadline19 Nov 202615958788Provision of Aerial Surveillance for HMCGCountry: United KingdomDeadline06 Nov 202615958689Video Analytics CapabilityCountry: United KingdomDeadline13 Nov 202615903458ID 6461046 PSNI Provision of Name Badges Lanyards and Pass HoldersCountry: United KingdomDeadline16 Nov 202615864818CWC26059MW - Outdoor 360 CCTV Camera SolutionCountry: United KingdomDeadline20 Nov 202615862403Maritime Spares Transformation ProgrammeCountry: United KingdomDeadline13 Nov 202615862228Project GRAYBURNCountry: United KingdomDeadline27 Nov 202615861669CWC26059MW - Outdoor 360Β° CCTV Camera SolutionCountry: United KingdomDeadline20 Nov 202615837873Video Analytics CapabilityCountry: United KingdomDeadline18 Dec 202615828181Injection Equipment ParaphernaliaCountry: United KingdomDeadline19 Nov 202615767258UBIQUITY FPV TrainingCountry: United KingdomDeadline06 Nov 202615730186DGM/2062 105mm Illumination Shells - UK3Country: United KingdomDeadline26 Feb 202715632497Carbine and Self-loading Pistol (SLP) Non-Lethal Training MunitionsCountry: United KingdomDeadline10 Nov 202615628095T26-136BUS Development and Delivery of Security Academy for DCSDC LMPCountry: United KingdomDeadline13 Nov 202615617936Printable Patient Identification Wristbands and Associated Accessories 2027Country: United KingdomDeadline11 Nov 202615617933Unified Customer Contact and Force Control Room SolutionCountry: United KingdomDeadline27 Nov 202615617866NRW 4x4 Training Framework 2027Country: United KingdomDeadline12 Jan 202715599799Service, Maintenance and Reactive Repair of Sprinkler, Gas Suppression, Dry Riser and Fire Hydrants to various commercial premises 2027 - 2029Country: United KingdomDeadline23 Nov 2026
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Defence Tenders in Other Countries
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France141Russia137Vietnam127Colombia124Ethiopia123Kazakhstan80South Africa80Bangladesh71Turkey68Netherlands56Belarus52Saudi Arabia50Kosovo49Bosnia and Herzegovina46Czech Republic46Bolivia43Latvia43Argentina40Taiwan39Sri Lanka38Chile37Malaysia36Iran35Portugal34Tunisia33Norway32Bulgaria31Nepal31Croatia30Thailand27Ecuador26Zimbabwe26Australia25Peru25Luxembourg24Brazil23Dominican Republic23Lithuania23Denmark19Slovenia18afghanistan16Cameroon16Romania16Kyrgyzstan15Botswana14Switzerland14Timor-Leste13Afghanistan12Ireland12Mexico12Sweden12Armenia11Finland11Hungary11Estonia10Georgia10Mongolia10Morocco10Singapore10UAE10Austria9Israel9Macedonia9Cyprus7Honduras7Macao7Serbia7Italy6Jordan6Tanzania6Uruguay6Greece5Japan5Lebanon5Madagascar5Pakistan5Qatar5
Frequently Asked Questions About United Kingdom Defence Tenders
How many United Kingdom Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 60 open United Kingdom Defence tenders. Of these, 11 were published in the last seven days, and 14 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue United Kingdom Defence tenders?
Buyers with the most open United Kingdom Defence tenders on Tender Impulse include: Ministry of Defence, Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service and Defence Equipment and Support. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in United Kingdom Defence tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open United Kingdom Defence tenders are Video-surveillance system (32323500), Protective and safety clothing (35113400) and Surveillance and security systems and devices (35120000). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Where are Defence tenders in the United Kingdom published?
Higher-value Defence tenders in the United Kingdom are published on Find a Tender, and lower-value contracts in England on Contracts Finder. Buyers include central government departments, councils, NHS bodies, universities, housing associations and devolved administrations, with Crown Commercial Service, which runs many government framework agreements, among the frequent publishers.
How did the Procurement Act 2023 change Defence tenders in the UK?
The Procurement Act 2023 expanded the notices UK buyers must publish for Defence tenders, so more information appears throughout the procurement and contract lifecycle. Tender Impulse contract award data shows incumbent suppliers and contract values, which is useful when a contract comes up for re-tender.
What do United Kingdom defence tenders usually cover?
United Kingdom defence tenders usually cover vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services, bought by defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.
Can foreign suppliers bid on United Kingdom defence contracts?
United Kingdom defence contracts often limit eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Suppliers typically need prior registration with the defence buyer, security clearance for staff and facilities, export or end-user documentation, and references. The eligibility conditions of each tender should be read before any work on a bid begins.
What makes United Kingdom defence tenders different from other public tenders?
United Kingdom defence tenders differ from other public tenders in their restricted eligibility, confidentiality requirements and frequent use of restricted or negotiated procedures. Some documents are released only to registered or cleared bidders. Evaluation often weighs technical performance, reliability and through-life support alongside price. A key account manager at Tender Impulse can help assess eligibility conditions.
