Looking for Defence Tenders and procurement opportunities? The defence sector is not just open to large suppliers; it also works with SMEs across several different areas such as research and development (R&D), maritime, aerospace, cybersecurity, satellites, emergency services, civil security, humanitarian aid as well as any other good or services provided by most SMEs.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the coming years will see the defence industry growth across defence procurement. The United Kingdom is the world leader in developing defence technology which has contributed to a strong economy.
Growing Marketplace
The defence marketplace in the UK has grown in the last few years and now SMEs and large suppliers have a great opportunity to find tenders as the government seeks ways to satisfy the growth. Therefore, the United Kingdom has taken some crucial measures to make sure that small and medium enterprises are able to compete in the growing marketplace.
For instance, the Ministry of Defence spends £20.9 billion each year and 25 percent of that amount is what the Ministry of Defence spends with small and medium enterprises. Furthermore, the MOD has a diverse supply base. Ministry of Defence organisations like the Defence Infrastructure Organisation and Defence Equipment and Support have released new plans regarding procurement and are looking to work with a diverse supply base. This means businesses like yours will have more chances of getting tenders.
Besides, the Ministry of Defence spends over £835 million annually directly with the SMEs but much more through its extensive supply chain. The MOD is also the biggest spending customer in the UK with an outlay that equals to more than 40 percent of what the central government spends. That is lots of opportunities.
How to find tenders
Visit Supply2Defendertenders; it is an online platform that providers a tender database for large suppliers and SMEs. Once you go to the page, you can register for instant free access to all United Kingdom Bluelight and Ministry of Defence tenders. You just need to create a simple search and an alert profile.
You will then be able to see all the relevant tender notices. You can match these notices and awards to your profile. You will also be sent all the relevant and latest opportunities.
Supply2Defence also offers flexible plans with different pricing options to help grow your businesses with public sector tenders. These plans include:
MOD & Bluelight UK – The plan is free and you get to find all the MOD and Bluelight opportunities.
Defence & Security UK – This option costs £40 per month. You will find MOD and Bluelight opportunities in addition to UK Security opportunities across the UK.
All Content Single Country – This plan provides all tender opportunities and content in the free plan but it also allows you to select a country of your choice. It costs £45 per month.
All Content UK – Providers all content across the UK including Defence and Civil. Lists Bluelight and MOD opportunities. It costs £80 per month.
All Content UK & ROI – Costs £95 per month and provides all content (Defence & Civil) across the UK and ROI. It also offers all MOD and Bluelight opportunities.
