Contracts in technology, research and development with the MOD

A list of places to find Defence contracts and funding in the technology, research and development (R&D) space.

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.

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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 are also Dynamic markets which are continuously open for new suppliers to join, making it simpler and faster to access contract opportunities.

Funding to prototype an idea or carry out research

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.

Supplier networks and collaboration spaces

Future Capability Innovation are sponsors of Futures Lab, a place where academia and industry come together to solve complex MOD challenges. 

Battle Lab is an online community and physical co-working space in Dorset for business and academia to come together to innovate for Defence.