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Defence: Contracts

Commons · Question 16843 · Tabled 8 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 13 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Derek Twigg

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many documents an SME has to complete before being considered eligible to bid for contracts with his Department.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 13 Jul 2026

The specific accreditation requirements placed on a supplier will vary from contract to contract, but will typically include the need to provide cyber security certification, financial records and appropriate insurance.