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Procurement Policy and Readiness
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Another DPRTE Expo has drawn to a close – and by every measure, DPRTE 2026 has been the most significant yet. From standing-room keynote sessions to a buzzing exhibition floor […]
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has commenced construction on a new £3.9 million solar array at Bassingbourn Barracks, marking a significant milestone in the British Army’s ongoing decarbonisation efforts. This […]
The United Kingdom and Türkiye have formally entered the next phase of a landmark £8 billion export agreement with the signing of a multi-billion-pound training and support contract. Defence Secretary […]
The Ministry of Defence has announced the award of contracts totalling £283.5 million to provide comprehensive support and maintenance for a fleet of 3,000 smaller vessels used by the Royal […]
The Ministry of Defence has unveiled a comprehensive strategic framework designed to integrate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) more deeply into the UK’s defence industrial base. Published on 24 March […]
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a fundamental transition in its financial and acquisition strategy, moving away from conventional annual budgeting towards a structured 10-year Defence Investment Plan. This policy […]
Babcock International Group (Babcock), the defence company, has launched a ten‑point charter designed to enable, reshape, and accelerate how the UK defence sector engages with Small-Medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The […]
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Defence Contracts
How many early market engagement opportunities is your team missing right now — because you didn’t know they existed? Procurement regulations, public contracts regulations, and other legislation set the legal […]
You’re three weeks into a bid. Your compliance reviewer flags that your evaluation criteria template doesn’t align with the latest Procurement Act 2023 requirements. You have two choices: rework the […]
You’re bidding on a defence procurement opportunity. The deadline is fourteen days away. You don’t know what security clearance level the buyer requires. You don’t know if your team is […]
You’ve identified a high-value public sector opportunity. You’ve found the tender notice on Contracts Finder. But here’s the challenge: who is the actual decision-maker? Where do you find their contact […]
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MOD Contracts
Type of document: Contract Notice Country: United Kingdom Publication Ref: 029496/S 000-2026 Nature of contract: Service contract Procedure: Not specified Regulation of procurement: Not applicable Type of bid required: Not […]
Type of document: Contract Notice Country: United Kingdom Publication Ref: 029489/S 000-2026 Nature of contract: Service contract Procedure: Not specified Regulation of procurement: Not applicable Type of bid required: Not […]
Type of document: Contract Notice Country: United Kingdom 1. Title: FDIS – Rosyth External Refurbishments to 26 properties – FY2026/27 – Amey North Region – Scotland 2. Awarding Authority: AMEY […]
Type of document: Contract Notice Country: United Kingdom 1. Title: COUNTERING FIBRE OPTIC UNCREWED AERIAL SYSTEMS 2. Awarding Authority: Ministry of Defence, UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), GB. Web: 3. Contract […]