Ministry Of Defence
February 13
11:57
2025
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Every year the Ministry of Defence (MOD) works with companies and researchers to develop next-generation innovation, technology and digital solutions to support our frontline troops. You can find some of the places we advertise those opportunities on this page. This is not an exhaustive list.
Opportunities outside the technology and innovation space can be found at Procurement at MOD.
To give feedback on this page, please contact theCommercial Xteam atdefcomrcl-comrclx@mod.gov.uk.
Guidance for suppliers new to government
A common way for suppliers to bid for contracts is via online platforms known as frameworks. These have standard terms and processes which make it easier to contract with us. Once you are on a framework you can apply for any advertised opportunities until the framework ends.
The frameworks cover a range of goods and services. Some are dynamic, which means they can be joined at any time. Others are only open during certain periods, so if you miss the sign up period you will need to wait for it to re-open again.
Current opportunities
Ministry of Defence
| What | Buying categories | Open to new entrants | Register or find out more | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defence Sourcing Portal | All types of goods and services | Yes | Register for Defence Sourcing Portal | Main source of MOD opportunities |
| Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation (NVFi) | R&D covering 14categories from AI to Internet of Things | Yes | Register to join the NVFi on Constellias website | Contracts up to 50 million |
| R-Cloud: Marketplace for Defence Science and Technology Research | R&D covering 22 categories from robotics to advanced materials | Yes | Register for R-Cloud | 70% of suppliers are smaller businesses retention of intellectual property is supported |
| Analysis for Science and Technology Research in Defence (ASTRID) Framework | Analysis services covering 12 categories from data science to statistics | Yes | Find out more about (ASTRID). | Framework ends on 8 April 2027 |
| Serapis Framework | R&D in C4ISR, space systems, synthetic environments; simulation technology for human capability development | Yes | Find out more about Serapis and register interest with lead suppliers | Targeted at SMEs and academics new to Defence. Framework ends in July 2025 |
| Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF) | R&D in kinetic effectors; non-kinetic effectors; sensors; architectures | Yes | Find out more about Weapons Sector Research Framework and register interest with lead supplier QinetiQ | Framework ends in March 2025 |
Crown Commercial Service
| What | Buying categories | Open to new entrants | Register or find out more | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence Framework | AI including development and support of AI-enabled solutions | Yes | Find out more about the Artificial Intelligence Framework and register for Artificial Intelligence Framework | Framework ends 4 November 2026 |
| Automation Marketplace DPS | Automation technologies including consultancy and licences | Yes | Find out more about Automation Marketplace DPS and register for Automation Marketplace DPS | Agreement ends 15 November 2026 |
| Spark DPS | Radical or disruptive emerging technologies | Yes | Find out more about Spark DPS and register for Spark DPS | Agreement ends 15 November 2026 |
| Cyber Security Services 3 | Cyber security including: penetration testing; incident response; consultancy | Yes | Find out more about Cyber Security Services 3 and register for Cyber Security Services 3. | Agreement ends 14 February 2027 |
| G-Cloud 14 | Cloud-based computing including: hosting; support; off-the-shelf and pay-as-you-go solutions | No | Find out more about G-Cloud 14 | Framework ends 28 April 2026 |
| Technology Products and Associated Services 2 | Supply of hardware and software including: devices; servers; storage; software licences; accessories. | No | Find out more about Technology Products and Associated Services 2 | Framework ends 9 October 2027 |
| Technology Services 3 + 4 | IT strategy and management including: IT service desk; IT infrastructure support; asset disposal | No | Find out more about Technology Services 4 which is in development | Technology Services 4 due to start March 2025 |
| Cloud Compute 2 | Core cloud compute including: platform and infrastructure as a service (PaaS and IaaS); auditing, training; enterprise support | No | Find out more about Cloud Compute 2 | Framework ends 27 November 2026 |
| Digital Outcomes 6 | Software/IT research, design and development | No | Find out more about Digital Outcomes 6 - CCS | Framework ends 27 March 2026 |
| Digital and IT Professional Services | Professional services including recruitment of digital and IT resources | No | Find out more about IT and Professional Services | Framework ends 16 November 2027. Ministry of Defence contracts only. |