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Accelerated Contracts (Commercial X) is sponsored by UK Defence Innovation (Ministry of Defence). A new fund to offer accelerated contracts to UK start-ups and small businesses that have done limited or no previous business with the Ministry of Defence.
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Find contracts in technology and research and development with the Ministry of Defence - GOV.UK Find contracts in technology and research and development with the Ministry of Defence A list of places to find Defence contracts and funding in the technology and innovative research and development (R&D) space.
Get emails about this page 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 . Guidance for new suppliers A common way for suppliers to bid for contracts is via online platforms known as frameworks. These are usually set up to help government buy a specific type of product or service, and 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. Some frameworks are ‘open’, which means they can be joined at any time, while others are only open during certain periods. There also dynamic markets which are similar to frameworks and are always open to join.
Register or find out more Find a Tender (also known as Central Digital Platform) All types of goods and services No registration needed – search for contracts The main source of advertised government contracts.
Register or find out more All types of goods and services Register for Defence Sourcing Portal Main source of advertised Ministry of Defence contracts Drones and Associated Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Drones (UAVs) and associated products and services to support emergency services and other public bodies Find out more about Drones and Associated Services DPS Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation (NVFi) R&D covering 14 categories from AI to Internet of Things Register to join the NVFi on Constellia’s 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 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 Find out more about (ASTRID) .
Framework ends on 8 April 2027 Commercial X Dynamic Market New innovations at any development stage, from concepts to finalised solutions Apply via the Defence Sourcing Portal Open to organisations of all types and sizes and from any industry Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF) Research and development of emerging and disruptive weapons Find out more about WSRF on the QinetiQ website Hypersonic Technologies and Capability Development Framework (HTCDF) R&D in military aircrafts; missiles and spacecrafts; software and hardware; consultancy, test and evaluation; training and simulation Find out more about HTCDF and on the Defence Sourcing Portal once framework is re-opened.
Over 50% of suppliers are SMEs. Framework to be re-opened periodically. Ends 31 March 2031.
Digital Decision Accelerators for Defence (DDAD) Open Framework Development of advanced data-driven decision-making capabilities and associated services Framework starts 13 November 2025 and will be reopened in due course.
Register or find out more Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Broad range of products and services related to the space and geospatial ecosystems Find out more about Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services DPS Framework ends 10 February 2029 Artificial Intelligence Framework AI including development and support of AI-enabled solutions 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 Find out more about Automation Marketplace DPS and register for Automation Marketplace DPS Agreement ends 15 November 2026 Radical or disruptive emerging technologies 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 Find out more about Cyber Security Services 3 and register for Cyber Security Services 3 .
Agreement ends 14 February 2027 Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Goods and services related to space and geospatial technologies Find out more about Space Technology Solutions Framework ends 30 July 2031 Cloud-based computing including: hosting; support; off-the-shelf and pay-as-you-go solutions Find out more about G-Cloud 14 Framework ends 28 October 2026 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Supply of hardware and software including: devices; servers; storage; software licences; accessories.
Find out more about Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework ends 9 October 2027 IT strategy and management including: IT service desk; IT infrastructure support; asset disposal Find out more about Technology Services 3 Framework ends 14 March 2026 Core cloud compute including: platform and infrastructure as a service (PaaS and IaaS); auditing, training; enterprise support Find out more about Cloud Compute 2 Framework ends 27 November 2026 Software/IT research, design and development 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 Find out more about IT and Professional Services Framework ends 16 November 2027.
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Network solutions including: connectivity, teleconferencing, radio and satellite, Internet of Things Find out more about Network Services 3 Framework ends 17 July 2027 Big Data and Analytics Framework Big data and analytics including bespoke and off-the-shelf solutions Find out more about the Big Data and Analytics Framework Framework ends 8 August 2026 Funding to prototype an idea or carry out research UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) UKDI finds and funds exploitable innovation for a safer future.
UKDI innovation partners support those with innovative ideas or products that could be of use in Defence to get funding, find contracts, write business cases and get introductions to sponsors. Submit an innovative idea to improve the defence and security of the UK Your idea could be a concept, product or service, at various levels of maturity.
No funding limit but generally up to £250,000 Submit a proposal around a specific area of government interest View current themed competitions Get a loan as an SME to develop a mature innovative defence solution into a strong business proposition Loans of up to £1 million Open for proposals all year round View details of defence innovation loans Supplier networks and collaboration spaces Future Capability Innovation team: Future Capability Innovation are sponsors of Futures Lab, a place where academia and industry come together to solve complex MOD challenges.
There is an intro session every Monday for new joiners. Find out more and register to join . Battle Lab is an online community and physical co-working space in Dorset for business and academia to come together to innovate for Defence.
Battle labs can be used to make, test, and trial solutions in collaboration with Defence. Battle labs can also be used to book desks and access meeting rooms. Apply to join on the Battle Lab website.
Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE): ACE helps government and the police tackle safety and security challenges arising from our growing use of technology. ACE brings hundreds of suppliers and academics together to solve these challenges. It is open to new joiners and is run by QinetiQ.
Apply to join on their website Hellios is a third party organisation. Their SME portal helps to connect small and medium sized businesses with other corporations in the defence, aerospace and security sectors who are looking to partner or sub-contract work. The registration process is quick and only requires minimal company information.
Register for the SME portal on Hellios’ website Accessing PhD research funding from the Ministry of Defence Defence and Security Innovation Signposting document with details of 5 organisations that also commission innovative technologies in defence, including details of the technology readiness levels (TRLs) they support.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Open to organisations of all types and sizes from any industry. UK start-ups and small businesses with innovative defence-related ideas, especially those new to MOD. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Generally up to £250,000 (via UKDI open call mentioned on same page) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The OCRP Outcomes Consortium Development Award supports a multi-institutional research effort conducted by leading ovarian cancer researchers and consumer advocates that specifically focuses on identifying and understanding predictors of disease outcomes in ovarian cancer patients. This effort will be executed through a two-stage approach using two separate award mechanisms: this FY12 Outcomes Consortium Development Award, which will enable the consortium to lay the groundwork for the research project, including proof of concept, and the FY14 Outcomes Consortium Award, which will support the execution of the full research project. Funding Opportunity Number: W81XWH-12-OCRP-OCDA. Assistance Listing: 12.420. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: ST. Award Amount: $1.3M total program funding.
SBIR/STTR Programs is sponsored by Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR and STTR programs support U.S. small businesses in developing high-risk, high-impact medical materiel technologies with potential for wider commercialization, including those that could leverage AI for warfighter health and survival. This program seeks proposals that demonstrate both technical innovation and real clinical relevance in areas such as trauma care, battlefield triage, far-forward telemedicine, and digital health systems with AI-enabled triage.
Defense Health Agency (DHA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA SBIR program provides funding and support for small businesses to develop innovative healthcare technologies and solutions that benefit the military. It focuses on biomedical and health-focused technologies that enhance medical readiness, clinical care delivery, force health protection, operational medicine, and military healthcare modernization. Topics are aligned with real-world needs such as trauma care, telemedicine, infectious disease diagnostics, and wearable monitoring tools.